MDTS Skills, Drills, Articles and Training Thread

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Posted: 6/8/2012 10:39:39 AM EDT

Hey guys,

This is the first of a monthly online skill overview and drill demonstration video. It is intended as a review resource for those who have attended an MDTS class or for those who cannot make it to a class to have a quick and easy drill to work on at the range. It is NOT intended to be an "instructional" video.

Every couple weeks we will put out a new vid demo focused on a new skill with all drill parameters outlined so you can go practice the drill on your own.

Go practice and let us know what you think so we can determine if this project is valuable enough to the community to continue forward with.

"First Shot"

Skill:
Build rapid sight acquisition and rapid first round on target

Drill Parameters:
7 yards
8" target
0.8 par time
Modified Low Ready Position- muzzle depressed just enough to see subjects hands or bottom of target, looking over optic

Go practice and post here how you did.

Thanks,
Chris

Posted: 6/8/2012 6:43:30 PM EDT

[#1]

Great idea, and will try over the weekend. And I think this would be a very worthwhile endeavour, especially for all the people here who train with there defensive weapons.

ETA: just did the drill, 1.14, 1.27, 0.60, 0.70 and a 0.69. W/ a 20" A2 iron sights. Good drill with not alot of ammo waste.

Posted: 6/19/2012 7:33:55 AM EDT

[#2]

S&D Vid2
This next in our online skill overview and drill demonstration videos, go practice and let us know what you think.

"Double Up"

Skill:
Build rapid rapid SDR (2 rounds) on single target

Drill Parameters:
7 yards
8" target
1.5 par time
Modified Low Ready - muzzle depressed just enough to see subjects hands or bottom of target, looking over optic

GET A TIMER THAT WORKS!

Posted: 6/19/2012 12:06:23 PM EDT

[#3]

Here is what I just got with a dept issue 20" A2 on my lunch break.
1st 5 tries- 1.09, 1.04, 1.13, 1.07, & 1.05
avg. about 0.95 after that.
Using a B-27 target, all hits are 9's or better. Using iron sights. Doing pretty well with the irons. Might have to think about going to irons all the time. Tried the prior drill with personal rifle that has a aimpoint and times were slightly higher. Have to get my personnel AR out more.

Posted: 6/19/2012 1:35:42 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Here is what I just got with a dept issue 20" A2 on my lunch break.
1st 5 tries- 1.09, 1.04, 1.13, 1.07, & 1.05
avg. about 0.95 after that.
Using a B-27 target, all hits are 9's or better. Using iron sights. Doing pretty well with the irons. Might have to think about going to irons all the time. Tried the prior drill with personal rifle that has a aimpoint and times were slightly higher. Have to get my personnel AR out more.

Celtic, those are good times and I am glad you are getting out to run these drills! Thats what we hoped would happen with this series of drills is people would discover things about gear and skills that need to be addressed and worked on. Everytime I shoot a standard I am learning something new.

Posted: 6/20/2012 8:32:08 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks, I think they are really good drills. And want to thank you for taking the time to post them here.
A couple things to take into consideration w/ my times. I have been fortunate enough to be on the range for the last 2.5 months. So I have been shooting 5 days a week. And have had our dept AR in my hand everyday. So I have become comfertable with it. Also probaly why my times are better with the irons and not my personnal AR w/ a red dot.

Looking foward to the next drill. Come on people, get out and shoot and post those times. Anybody want to try the drills in orange co. Send me a IM. Have a range, targets, and a timer. Bring your rifle and ammo.

Posted: 6/25/2012 8:55:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Just got my shot timer in, next time I hit the range I will be trying some of these out :). If I can get away from training with the SIRT pistol lol

Posted: 7/16/2012 12:54:58 PM EDT

[#8]

S&D Vid3
This next in our online skill overview and drill demonstration videos, go practice and let us know what you think.

"Double Double"

Skill:
Build rapid rapid SDR's (2 rounds) on multiple targets

Drill Parameters:
7 yards
8" target
3.0 par time
Modified Low Ready - muzzle depressed just enough to see subjects hands or bottom of target, looking over optic

Posted: 9/19/2012 8:47:58 PM EDT

[#10]

So I finally got a chance to do the first 2 drills tonight. Both drills were shot with my FS2000 (tactical tuna lol) with an EOtech 553 RDS. I did 5 tries for each. The best time is in bold. I was not cheating Chris haha

For the "first shot" drill:

1- 0.56, 2- 0.51, 3- 0.48, 4 - 0.61, 5- 0.51

For the "double up" drill:

1- 0.76 (0.53 1st, 0.76 second), 2- 0.81 (0.65, 0.81), 3- 0.73 (0.59, 0.73) 4- 0.58 (0.43, 0.58), 5- 0.68 (0.53, 0.68)

There were no misses in any of those :). My SIRT training is paying off, along with all my training with you haha. See you next month.

-Rob

Posted: 10/24/2012 10:23:38 AM EDT

[#11]

Nice work, Rob!

Posted: 10/24/2012 10:27:43 AM EDT

[#12]

The next S&D Vid - Impact Tool Utilization Drill1

Skill:
Defend against forehand strike of armed attacker

Drill:
Two man drill
Forehand and horizontal impact tool response to attack

Posted: 10/26/2012 10:50:17 AM EDT

[#13]

I'm always happy when one of your videos pops up in my youtube feed.

Posted: 10/31/2012 3:54:22 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
I'm always happy when one of your videos pops up in my youtube feed.

Good to know! Thanks.

Posted: 11/14/2012 7:47:53 PM EDT

[#15]

The next vid in our Skills & Drills Series

This one focuses on small knife skills specifically the straight thrust.

Skill:
Create space from aggressor and keep them away

Drill:
Two man drill
Direct thrust with small knife or pointed object building accuracy, movement & timing under graduated levels of pressure.

Posted: 1/9/2013 8:10:07 AM EDT

[#16]

Some every day carry concepts & considerations for personal protection.

Posted: 1/31/2013 2:13:58 PM EDT

[#17]

Nice drills! I really want to make it to one of your classes this year, I'm trying to get a few things in order to make that happen. What drills do you recommend for people who only have access to 50 yd ranges? Same things just done slower?

Posted: 1/31/2013 4:21:10 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Nice drills! I really want to make it to one of your classes this year, I'm trying to get a few things in order to make that happen. What drills do you recommend for people who only have access to 50 yd ranges? Same things just done slower?

Hey Iron,

It would be great to have you come to a class!

So, to understand you correctly, you can only shoot at 50 yards? You cannot go any closer? If that is what you mean then yes, same drills you simply have more time due to the distance. You should strive to get the work done as rapidly as accuracy allows.

Hope that makes sense.

Thanks,
Chris

Posted: 2/3/2013 1:02:05 PM EDT

[#19]

Great videos, I really want to get up there for a class this year!

Thanks Chris

Posted: 2/12/2013 11:57:31 PM EDT

[#20]

Hi Chris,
I was speaking with someone tonight about South Narc's ECQC course, I know that you hosted them in the past and was wondering if you could get them to come out to NY again this year ? I would be interested for sure.
Regards, Chris

Posted: 2/24/2013 8:42:09 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Hi Chris,
I was speaking with someone tonight about South Narc's ECQC course, I know that you hosted them in the past and was wondering if you could get them to come out to NY again this year ? I would be interested for sure.
Regards, Chris

Chris,

I am hosting SN this year in NY, Aug 8-10, Calverton NY. Had a lot of requests for ECQC from down near the city so we are doing it down on Long Island this year.

See the MDTS schedule page for more info here: MDTS Schedule of Events

I hope you can join us

Chris

Posted: 3/5/2013 2:51:24 PM EDT

[#22]

Hey Chris,

Where is the price list for your courses on your website? I'm trying to plan to make the Pistol level 1 course at Calverton in September, then hopefully the level 2 course in November, I just need to know cost so I can save it aside.

Posted: 3/6/2013 10:32:44 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Hey Chris,

Where is the price list for your courses on your website? I'm trying to plan to make the Pistol level 1 course at Calverton in September, then hopefully the level 2 course in November, I just need to know cost so I can save it aside.

Hey Iron,

If you go to the schedule page and click on the REGISTER NOW link on the right hand side it will take you into the shopping cart and price is displayed. Most all the courses I do on LI are $195 and include the range fee.

Thanks

Posted: 3/7/2013 8:10:03 AM EDT

[#24]

That's all? I'll see you in September!

Posted: 4/8/2013 8:02:49 AM EDT

[#25]

READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE HERE

Posted: 12/31/2013 12:46:15 PM EDT

[#26]

Thanks for the valuable information,Chris

Happy and safe New Year to all!

Posted: 2/24/2015 10:48:41 PM EDT

[#27]

Recent article I've written for the Personal Defense Network. If you carry some type of blade, fixed or folder, then understanding some of the strengths and weaknesses of various conventional and unconventional knife grips will aid in safe and effective application. Click on the image below to see full article.

Thanks,
Chris