New 'Three, Two, One' Drill Boosts Safety Awareness in High-Stress Scenarios
A new shooting drill, the Three, Two, One Routine, has been introduced to enhance safety and awareness during high-stress situations. This drill emphasizes the importance of scanning and assessing peripheral areas while engaging targets, a crucial skill often overlooked in traditional training.
The routine begins with firing two shots at the first target. After this initial engagement, the shooter is encouraged to scan and assess their surroundings five times. This process is then repeated at varying distances from the target - three, two, and one yards. The drill serves as a reminder that danger can come from any direction in a 360-degree world.
This drill is particularly useful in countering the human body's natural physiological response to stress, known as tunnel vision. This response focuses on the immediate threat but can blind us to secondary threats nearby. By practicing scanning and assessing peripheral areas after initial shots, one can better prepare for real-life encounters and ensure proper follow-through.
The Three, Two, One Routine, along with the Failure Check Routine, offers valuable training for addressing secondary threats while engaging the first target. These drills help simulate real-life encounters and encourage safer, more aware shooting practices.
