3-3-3 Drill

Overview

The 3-3-3 Drill is a basic defensive competency check: 3 rounds at 3 yards in 3 seconds from concealment. It simulates the most common self-defense encounter parameters and is an excellent test of your everyday-carry draw speed and close-range accuracy.

Setup

• Target: IDPA or USPSA silhouette target (or 8-inch circle for a harder standard)
• Distance: 3 yards
• Round count: 3 rounds
• Start position: Gun concealed, hands natural at sides

Course of Fire

1. On the buzzer, draw from concealment and fire 3 rounds at the target.
2. All rounds must land in the scoring zone within the 3-second par time.

Scoring

Time is your primary score — lower is better. Record both your time and points scored. All hits in the -0 / A-zone with a time under 3.0 seconds is a passing run. This drill is best performed cold as a first-round assessment.