Ken hackathorn wizard drill

Ken Hackathorn created a very simple skill evaluation drill that he calls the ‘Wizard Drill.’ It only requires five rounds of ammo and can be shot on any range that allows work from the holster

Take an IDPA or IPSC (USPSA) target and place a 4 inch circle centered in the head of the target.

You will shoot 4 strings of fire at 3, 5, 7, and 10 yards. Each string of fire has a time limit of 2.5 seconds with 2.7 allowable because of the length of the buzzer’s beep. The drill is shot from a concealed holster.

Ken hackathorn wizard drill guide

If you use a pocket holster, you may start with the gun in your pocket and your hand on the gun. Otherwise, hands normal at sides, not touching the gun until the buzzer.

Set your timer at 2.5 seconds. Shoot each string as follows:

1. Shot at 3 yards.

   On the timer signal, draw and fire one head shot, Dominant hand only.

2. Shot at 5 yards. On the timer signal, draw and fire one head shot with both hands.
3. Shot at 7 yards. On the timer signal, d