For his carbine classes today, Grant devised a drill called The Crusher Drill.
Why, might you wonder?
Truth be told, I didnt really know when we started this assignment.
The first stage of The Crusher Drill is fired from the prone position at 100 yards. In total, you will fire three shots from your rifle before running the next stage of the drill.
Crusher Drill Details
The Crusher Drill comprises five stages at five distances and five positions.
The Crusher in Grants classes is run with time and scoring elements.
A perfect score at the end would be 190 points.
The first stage of The Crusher Drill is fired from the prone position at 100 yards. In total, you will fire three shots from your rifle before running the next stage of the drill.
The faster you’re free to run it, the better.
As a result, this drill will build marksmanship skills under pressure and with an elevated heart rate.
It will also help build up some cardiovascular endurance, no doubt.
At the end of the last stage of The Crusher Drill,transition from your rifle to your pistolas you advance onto the target. Fire four rounds at the target while moving forward.
You will also test gear thoroughly and practice engaging your safety on and off as you move and shoot.
This drill will also force you to practice firing from unconventional positions.
Another essential skill you will have to learn is where your holdovers are for the target at different distances.
At 75 yards in stage two, you will fire three rounds from your rifle in the patty squat position. This position has been used successfully to maximize the use of cover and gain stability.
This drill will show you how well you do or dont know your zero.
Remember, it really tests a broad range of skills.
Prepping the Field
When preparing to run this drill, here are some things to consider.
The kneeling position is used at the 50-yard mark. After firing three rounds onto the target, run to the25-yard line.
Wear what you would wear if you were forced to face a real gunfight.
Now, if you are military, law enforcement or a civilian, each set-up may look very different.
This will help you know if your gear choices are the right choice.
The fire positions in The Crusher Drill can be modified to be any position you would like to practice. Test yourself and your gear in real-world firing positions.
If you want to drive yourself harder regarding physical fitness, adding weight can challenge you significantly.
Practice makes perfect, so be sure to outfit yourself with appropriate gear.
As far as firearms needed, you will need a reliable pistol and rifle/carbine.
The last stage of The Crusher Drill is fired from 10 yards away. Fire three rifle rounds onto the target and then transition to your pistol for four more rounds while advancing.
From there, you will fire three rounds from your rifle onto the target.
Controlling your breathing after running while being in a squat, kneeling or another position can be a challenge.
From there, fire three rifle rounds again at the target.
By now, for sure, you should be breathing pretty heavily.
Control your heart rate and fire.
Adding in a high heart rate is one of the best ways to practice shooting under adrenaline.
From here, you fire three more rifle rounds onto the B8 target before proceeding.
From here, stand and present your rifle out onto the target.
Whilemoving toward the target, fire four pistol rounds into the target.
Grant treats any hits outside the 8 ring as a miss.
First, it is important toalwaysengage your safety after you finish firing and start to move again.
The same goes, of course, for when you transition to the pistol.
Work out not only your body but your brain by challenging your thinking as you perform the drill.
We hope you will give this drill a shot, and hopefully, you will crush it.
