5s
Par Time
7 yd
Distance
6
Rounds
5
Reps
30
Total Rounds
Created by the late Todd Green of pistol-training.com, the FAST (Fundamentals, Accuracy, and Speed Test) Drill is one of the most respected all-around pistol tests in the training community.
Load two rounds in your starting magazine. At the buzzer, draw and fire 2 rounds at the body (8-inch circle), perform a slide-lock reload, then fire 4 rounds at the head box (3×5-inch rectangle) — all at 7 yards. Six rounds total.
The scoring is simple: under 5 seconds with all hits in their zones earns you an “Intermediate” rating. Sub-4 seconds is “Advanced.” The drill is brutally honest because it tests draw speed, accuracy on two different target sizes, reload efficiency, and the ability to transition between speed shooting and precision shooting. It’s the complete package in six rounds.
Range Setup
Setup
Single target with a body circle (8") and head box (3x5") at 7 yards. Load 2 rounds in the starting magazine. Spare magazine loaded and staged.
Scoring
All 6 hits must be in their zones: 2 in body circle, 4 in head box. Any miss = +1 second added. Sub-5s = Intermediate. Sub-4s = Advanced. Sub-3.5s = Expert.
Tips
The reload is where most time is lost. Practice the slide-lock reload as a separate skill until it's automatic.
Progression
Focus on clean runs first. A clean 5.5s is better than a sloppy 4.0s. Once clean under 5s, start pushing the draw and reload.