The Official F.A.S.T. Target
9-Feb-09 – 00:56 by ToddGThere has been a lot of interest in the pistol-training.com F.A.S.T. drill lately, so with a little inspiration from MichaelD at mp-pistol.com and input from our friend SLG (of SIMP fame), we’re proud to introduce the official F.A.S.T. target:
(click image to download; print on 8.5×14 Legal-size paper)
Train hard & stay safe! ToddG
11 Responses to “The Official F.A.S.T. Target”
Thanks for the credit, Todd. I hope my little contribution helps many…
By MichaelD on Feb 9, 2009
coolio. thanks.
By Rob E on Feb 9, 2009
Todd,
I understand the workings of the test. (trying to get below 9 seconds myself right now)
But as a tactical training aid shouldn’t we (defensive pistol shooters) be training to make COM shots first and head shots later as necessary?
What I’m getting at is: doesn’t four body shots first, a reload, and two slow aimed head shots make more sense in a what Rob Pincus would call a “critical incident”?
By Chris Kahrhoff on Feb 9, 2009
NICE!!!! This is a real winner.
Rob E,
That question has been dealt with already under the F.A.S.T. Test page. Take a look…the order of shots has been carefully thought out.
By Lane on Feb 9, 2009
I adapted the 8.5×14 to 8.5×11. If anyone is interested or Todd wants to post it, let me know how to transmit it.
By HowardCohodas on Feb 9, 2009
Chris — As Lane pointed out, the answer to your question can be found in the F.A.S.T. F.A.Q..
HC — How did you get an 8″ target and a 3″ target to fit on an 11″ sheet of paper?
By ToddG on Feb 9, 2009
Email me where to send the PDF and you can review what I’ve done. There is some overlap, but I don’t see a problem.
By HowardCohodas on Feb 9, 2009
I uploaded it to the public area of my Windows Live Sky Drive. Give this link a try and let me know your thoughts.
http://cid-e19835f3974ade62.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/HAC%20version%20FAST%20Target.pdf
By HowardCohodas on Feb 9, 2009
I have removed my version from the public area. Todd pointed out several valid deficiencies. For my level of proficiency, the 8.5×11 are probably OK. But for shooting at advanced levels, it is clearly inadequate.
Back to your previously scheduled program.
By HowardCohodas on Feb 9, 2009
That rocks. I will no doubt print it out and use it alot on the range. Great job!
By Great Bison on Feb 13, 2009
Todd G.,
Thanks for another great drill that I can use to help train the officers with their markmanship.
Del
By Del Allen on Feb 15, 2009