A
defensive shooting drill intended to counter a
failure to stop after two rounds to
center of mass do not seem to stop the
attacker, such as in the case that the attacker is wearing a
protective vest or is
under the influence of
mind-altering chemicals. "The problem for the
shooter is to change his pace, going just as fast as he can with his first pair, then, pausing to observe results or lack thereof, he must slow down and shoot precisely. This is not easy to do. The beginner tends to fire all three
shots at the same speed, which is either too slow for the
body shots or too fast for the
head shot. This change of pace calls for
concentration and
coordination which can only be developed through
practice." --
Jeff Cooper in
Jeff Cooper's Commentaries
Setup:
Single
silhouette target; distance based on shooter's skill level.
Procedure:
Start facing the target. On the signal,
draw and
fire two shots to
center of mass and then one to the head. Score per appropriate sport rules, though there must be a head shot. Lack of a head shot is considered a miss.
Variations and Similar Drills:
Vary distance based on skill level.
Credits:
Added to modern
doctrine by
Jeff Cooper based on the experience of one of his students while on duty in
Mozambique.