movement during drills

[currahee]

If you have enough friends to have a discussion, you have enough friends to run the drill with all of the variables discussed. Your buddies could play the part of a loved-one or two. The number of reps is based on the amount of time you have to train. If you are running scenario based drills, then you are connecting the dots. Connecting the dots is where I want to get to when training. These connections- individual skills, situational awareness, identifying a crummy situation, reaction based on your variables- lead to increased chance of success in the real world. Your 12 rounds to center mass may not have the desired effect before the slasher gets to you, at that point you may have to deliver a strike or kick to move him off of the line of attack all the while keeping your family members shielded from the threat.

We have started doing some figure 8 drills with two shooters or shooter/non-shooter. Next week I've got some "airsoft" time figured in- I'll do the Tueler with some variables thrown in.

[currahee]

No kids here. You must have the wrong wife, or I am very, very, fortunate. Me, I'm stepping laterally and giving her a clear field of fire as I draw and engage.

My wife's job is to get herself and the kid to cover - call 911 and be a good witness.