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Langdon 3.5-second StandardsDry or Live
Source: Pistol-Training.com
AccuracyDistanceMovementReloadsSingle HandSpeedTransitions

Start Distance

7yd

Targets

3

Rounds

80

Reloads

2

Equipment

EquipmentTypeQuantityNotes
IDPA TargetTargets3For this drill, you will need three IDPA targets placed at shoulder height with at least two feet of separation between each target. You will also need a shot timer, set to a 3.5-second PAR time. Each string has a 3.5-second PAR time. You must get all “-0” hits within the PAR time for each run. Dropping any points or going past the PAR time is considered a failure.

Course of Fire

T1 is the left target; T2 is the center target, T3 is the right target.

  • Head-Body-Head: 7yd
  1. two body T1; two head T2; two body T3.
  2. two body T3; two head T2; two body T1.
  3. two head T1; two body T2; two head T3.
  4. two head T3; two body T2; two head T1.
  • Two-Reload-Two: 7yd
  1. two body T1; reload; two body T1.
  2. two body T2; reload; two body T2.
  • Shooting on the Move: 5yd to 10yd
  1. two body on each target left to right while moving from 10yd to 5yd.
  2. two body on each target left to right while moving from 5yd to 10yd.
  3. two body on each target right to left while moving from 10yd to 5yd.
  4. two body on each target left to right while moving from 5yd to 10yd.
  • SHO & WHO: 7dy
  1. 2 body on each target left to right, Strong Hand Only.
  2. 2 body on each target right to left, Strong Hand Only.
  3. 2 body on each target left to right, Weak Hand Only (start from low-ready).
  4. 2 body on each target right to left, Weak Hand Only (start from low-ready).

At the end, you should have 24 hits to the bodies of each T1 and T2; 20 hits to the body of T3; and four hits to each head. To get a passing score, Ernest requires the entire drill to be run twice with no misses and no shots fired past the PAR Time.

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Description

The Langdon 3.5-Second Standards Drill is a demanding shooting exercise developed by Ernest Langdon to test and improve a shooter’s speed, accuracy, and ability to perform under pressure. This drill is particularly challenging due to its tight time constraints, making it ideal for advanced shooters who want to refine their skills.

This drill is particularly effective for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and anyone looking to improve their ability to perform under time pressure. Regular practice of the Langdon 3.5-Second Standards Drill helps build confidence and ensures that critical skills are sharp and reliable in high-pressure situations.