Shooting Challenges

3:45 Drill

The 3.45 Drill is a test of high level performance with a pistol. It’s shot on a target consisting of three 3” circles. The drill consists of four strings of fire shot at 5 yards. All four strings are shot from the holster with a 3.45 second par time. If drawing from concealment or a level three security holster an additional .25 of a second is allowed per draw. If reloading from concealment or retention top magazine pouches, an additional .25 of a second is allowed for the reload.

In order to pass the drill, all four strings must be shot back to back in this order:

1. Recoil Control: Draw and fire 5 rounds onto the center circle
2. Transitions: Draw and fire 1-1-1-1-1-1 alternating on the outside circles. (6 shots total, 3 per circle)
3. Reload: Draw and fire 1, reload and fire 1 onto the outside circles. (2 total, 1 per circle)
4. SHO/WHO: Draw and fire 1 strong hand only onto either of the outside circles, switch hands then fire 1 support/weak hand only onto the remaining outside circle.

A successful run on the drill results in 5 hits per circle. Line breaks are acceptable as long as the grease ring touches the line. The drill must be shot in my presence to receive the 3.45 Skill Card Patch.