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Start Distance
5yd
Targets
3
Rounds
60
Reloads
0
| Equipment | Type | Quantity | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDPA Target | Targets | 3 | three IPSC (or IDPA) targets spaced 1yd apart at heights (from left to right) of 5′, 6′, 4′ |
Scoring of the targets:
anywhere in the head, 5 points A-zone (-0 on IDPA target), 5 points C-zone (-1 on IDPA target), 3 points D-zone (-3 on IDPA target), 2 points miss, 0 points Any time a head shot is required, a hit anywhere else on the target counts as a complete miss. Any time no target zone is specified, or body shots are specified, hits to the head box still score 5 points. Shots fired more than 0.30 seconds after the PAR time count as misses. (Ken grants a 0.30 second grace period on the PAR times. In other words, if a string calls for a 3.00 second PAR, any shot fired within 3.30 seconds counts for score.)
The Hackathorn Standards is a comprehensive shooting drill designed to evaluate and improve a shooter’s accuracy, speed, and consistency across a variety of scenarios. Developed by renowned firearms instructor Ken Hackathorn, this drill is widely used in both tactical training and competitive shooting to test a shooter’s proficiency in fundamental skills under realistic conditions.