5 yd
Distance
25
Rounds
1
Reps
25
Total Rounds
Designed by Gila Hayes and popularized by Claude Werner (The Tactical Professor), this drill is the ultimate reality check for concealed carriers. It strips away the fluff and tests your ability to deliver accurate fire under a par time.
Specs:
- Distance: 5 Yards.
- Target: 5-inch circle (a paper plate or a large Post-it note works perfectly).
- Total Rounds: 25 (5 strings of 5 shots).
- Par Time: 5 seconds per string.
Procedure:
Execute 5 identical strings:
Repeat the process 5 times.
Start with a loaded firearm, holstered (preferably concealed).
At the signal, draw and fire 5 rounds into the 5-inch circle.
Range Setup
Setup
Single B-8 bullseye or 5-inch circle target at 5 yards. Holstered start for applicable strings. Need a spare magazine for the reload string.
Scoring
Scored test: count hits inside the scoring ring. 25/25 = perfect. 23+ = excellent. 20-22 = passing. Below 20 = needs significant work.
Tips
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. At 5 yards, the difference between a clean hit and a miss is entirely trigger control.
Progression
Run it once per range session as a benchmark. Focus on the strings where you drop points. The strong-hand-only string usually exposes the most weakness.