Failure to Stop (Mozambique)

Overview

The Failure to Stop drill — also called the Mozambique Drill — trains the classic defensive response: two rapid shots to the body followed by one precise shot to the head. It teaches shooters to transition from speed to precision under time pressure.

Setup

• Target: 1 USPSA or IDPA silhouette target with a defined head zone
• Distance: 7 yards
• Round count: 3 rounds
• Start position: Hands at sides, gun holstered

Course of Fire

1. On the buzzer, draw and fire 2 rounds to the chest (A-zone / center mass).
2. Immediately fire 1 round to the head box.

Scoring

Time is your score — lower is better. All three hits must be in their designated zones (2 body, 1 head) for a clean run. Benchmark: under 2.5 seconds is solid; under 2.0 seconds is advanced. The head shot separates good shooters from great ones.