Issue 46 Drill of the Day: 25-Second Barricade Dan Brokos Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Need to work on transitions from cover? Yeah, we all do. This drill will place you under stress, get the heart pumping, and lets you identify any deficiencies in your gear on the square range, before you find out in the real world. Distance: 50m Target: Steel torso or B/C zone Weapon: Carbine Procedure Set up your barricades at 40 and 45 meters from your target. Don’t get hung up on not having a perfectly painted, immaculate VTAC barricade — you aren’t Martha f*cking Stewart. Use whatever you can scrounge up; range tables stood on end, tires, chairs, you get the idea. Set up a cone or other marker at 50m. Set the par time on your timer to 25s. On the beep, place two hits on steel from 50m, offhand. Sprint to the 45m barricade and place two hits around the rights side of cover, then two hits around the left side of cover. (Note: You must transition to your support-side shoulder, whichever that might be.) Sprint to the 40m barricade and place two hits from the kneeling position from left and right of cover, with your outside knee up each time, making sure to transition shoulders also. Sprint back to the 50m line and get your last two hits from standing, offhand. The reason for shooting from a raised outside knee will be readily apparent as soon as you start working with a partner. The very first time you peel out behind your buddy and wind up with your face in the dirt due to tripping over his foot will be enough to convince you. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
