Ammo Shortage Pandemic Drills #1 - Carbine and Pistol Transition Skills - Master Class Ep. 22

These days, everybody is feeling the squeeze from the major ammo shortages, and this can really cut into your considerations about what to do at the range to keep your perishable skills sharp. In this episode of Master Class, and in the next several to come, Ken Hackathorn goes over some drills that are designed to freshen up a wide variety of skills without cutting too deeply into your stacks.
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ABOUT KEN HACKATHORN
Ken Hackathorn has served as a US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor, Gunsite Instructor, and NRA Police Firearms Instructor. He is currently an FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, and an SRT member and Special Response Team trainer. Ken has trained US Military Special Operations forces, Marine FAST and SOTG units and is a contract small arms trainer to FBI SWAT and HRT. Ken has provided training to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and been active in small arms training for the past 25 years. He has written firearms related material for Guns & Ammo, Combat Handguns, Soldier Of Fortune, and currently American Handgunner and contributed to at least six other gun/shooting journals. Ken was also a founding member of IPSC and IDPA.

[@samvittoria9692]

No youtube bullshit. Love it. Speed kills, nope. Rounds on target do. Damn right.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Fast is fine, but accurate is final.

[@edjacala3025]

great idea on how to make the most on practice drills and training when ammos are few. Thanks Mr. Hackathorn!

[@DC632A]

Great point. The rules of engagement are much different for civilians defending their homes, then those of our military members in combat. The distances matter when you’re defending your home much more in a legal sense.

[@ReichenbachEsq]

How exactly are rules of engagement different for a civilian vs a government man when people are trying to kill us?

[@DC632A]

@@ReichenbachEsq In combat a soldier can shoot someone 100 yards away with no fear of prosecution. You shoot someone 100 yards away on your property and you’re going to jail.

[@bigshoe84]

@@DC632A Unless they are also shooting at you from 100 yards away

[@tidefanyankee2428]

I've had this discussion several times with guys who just love the .308/7.62x51. They talk about how they can take someone out from say 500 or more. I mentioned to them that if its a SHTF/NROL scenario caused by a natural disaster or a riot at some point order will likely be restored. Then, law enforcement is going to start looking for the folks who put those rounds into the dead folks. If you can prove that the people you shot from 500 or so were shooting at you first, then you'll have a defense in court. If you can't, you'll be putting you life/freedom in the hands of 12 people, none of whom were smart enough to get out of jury duty. But also remember, it's going to take months or a year, maybe two after the "event" for you to come to trial most likely. People today, have short memories and attention spans. Many will forget how it was when the "event" was going on and now their life has returned to normal and has been for awhile.

[@miguelmaya2566]

Solid information. Thanks again Mr.Hackathorn and Wilson Combat.

[@philliphill4763]

Another FANTASTIC video by Ken Hackathorn! Great practice session ideas, and good teaching techniques!!!

[@jcastle614]

Just wanted to say thank you Mr Hakathorn!! Been watching you Mas,and LAV for All my adult life!! Still learning! Stay safe and God bless 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸!!!

[@jo9354]

Real world training, for the real world. Thank you for your "no BS" approach.

[@okiecustompew]

Thank you guys for all the free stuff you put out! You really are doing the 2a community a big favor by doing these videos and i just wanted to say thank you!

[@ginogomez5401]

Absolutely love these videos....keep em coming. Thank you both!

[@tannernewman3198]

I love being ambidextrous, it’s a gift I’ve always had since I can remember. When I go shooting which side I shoot depends on which hand I grab something with. And I practice both sides equally too. I trust my left side just as much as my right side, not just when it comes to the shooting range but in anything I do. From writing to playing guitar

[@thomasdestry5188]

Mr. Ken than you for this invaluable lessons, it is filled with so many golden nuggets of information. I can’t wait to practice.

[@retselyarrh3895]

I luv it “ you suck, you need to practice!”

[@cosmicatrophy4648]

A cool variation on the first drill could be having someone else load up your mags with different round counts. That way you won't be expecting that need to reload

[@diehardoutdoors]

Glad to see ya still ya it Ken! Would love to see you and Larry do some more fun drill videos

[@douglass69]

Great tips, thanks. When I can ever afford to get to the range, this will be what I’ll try. I needed this.

[@bosse641]

Awesome.

[@BT1776]

One thing about Ken, he is always humble and honest about his performance and doesn’t sugarcoat it. This is why he is a great instructor.

[@thedumbguncollector5546]

I once had the best string time in a Ken Hackathorn pistol class drawing my pistol magazine from my pocket. Ken got onto me for not having a mag pouch! Lol. Ken is the master!

[@CelestialSailing]

Great video! Can’t wait to try it! Question about scoring though. Mr. H said that carbine shots in the zones were 10 pts, and pistol were 5. That said, he missed one pistol and one carbine outside of the zones, but he only deducted 3 and 2 points respectively. I would have thought it would be a 15 pt deduction.

[@brettspencer892]

I was typing up the drills to do next time out and noticed the same. His explanation of the points system was quick and not very clear, especially since it didn’t add up. Oh well, still excited to try them out and see how we stack up.

[@cedartop1]

Some buddies and I shot this over the weekend. Great drill, but we were wondering about the scoring as well.

[@brettspencer892]

@@cedartop1 How did you guys stack up? What was more difficult than you expected?

[@mykesinger]

"no KZbin video BS" - Love it!

[@jimhartzell5092]

Great stuff Ken.

[@cz1always608]

Another great video thank you… 🇺🇸

[@eddiexoc8430]

More golden nuggets of information & wisdom.

[@jackieeastom8758]

Let FREEDOM Ring!

[@flea-kh7om]

Great practice sir.

[@dmk0210]

I really like this drill. I can shoot this with my suppressed PCC in my back yard. Thanks for these Ken and Bill!

[@amirulhakim268]

6:11 thats the safety steps that lots of people often skipped it. steady pace, not too fast, and focused. He must be a very good gun instructor i guess.

[@TheColonelJJ]

Most excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[@josiel152]

two shots to the chest with a 5.56 round should finish off anybody, but the extra practice to the head certainly is good for this practice scenario.

[@DRay-or4tc]

Good to see you back Ken. The new Wilson gun appears to be a bit overgassed.

[@LKaramazov]

Excellent! See, THIS is what I need to be doing at the range!

[@tmacs311]

Thanks guys for another great drill 👍👍

[@matthewserkert4401]

Good stuff! Thanks Ken and Wilson Combat.

[@JC-gy4xs]

Seriously one of the best channels to follow. The knowledge is conveyed so practically and the explanations always make sense. Thank you to everyone involved in giving all of us this content.

[@garretdozier9596]

LOL "democratic timer and youtube bs" was the funniest part!! Honor and respect to you sir, great training advice

[@floridahuntsman7915]

Excellent

[@AntDknator]

Going to use these drills for next range trip. Thanks Wilson combat/Ken

[@davidcantwell2489]

If I look out my back door, it's a good 150 yd's to the back fence. If I look out across the front yard, it's at least 225 yd's to the street I live on. Very few trees either way. That's why me and the neighbor set us up a 360 yard shooting range. How ever, these day's we shoot black powder more and more.

[@allanbranson]

Yeah-I’m on 30 acres-it’s a bit more than 75 yards to the back fence.

[@seanhoude]

"Limited ammo? Two to the chest, one to the head." Hate to see what you'd do to him when you've got plenty of ammo. LOL

[@alexanderstordeur9434]

I'm doing 1/2 box drills with my pistols.

[@Bmetamaximus]

Well I can't speak for him, but I was taught to "keep putting rounds in that target until its no longer a threat". In practice that could mean 2 shots or 20.

[@alexanderstordeur9434]

@@Bmetamaximus the way I was trained in my CCW class. It doesn't stop shooting till he's down.

[@Gary1911A1]

Thank You Ken!

[@bobbioook5612]

Cool thank you

[@seanwhite304]

Love the TR24 1-4 . It's my go too optic for 556. Nice drills bro

[@cockerrocker]

"Good, then you step out and make your ass a big target" 😂😂😂

[@kylewood8327]

Good drill, will definitely be trying this one!

[@robbyarmstrong8040]

Fire on the mountain run boys run

[@martinnorway]

Great video Sir 👍🏻

[@alvaroeloredo]

Excellent video, looks like great training.

[@ShermanRagland]

Thanks Ken! Great drill…

[@jimihendrix4376]

Good stuff I'm a new learner, thanks.

[@mickerdoodle51]

Thank you...

[@old-veteran]

Good one, thanks.

[@thinman8621]

Ken Hackathorn for Wilson Combat -- I'm paying attention.

[@maxcactus7]

Whiners: "I don't want to change shoulders!" Ken: "Good. Step out and make your ass a big target! They'd LOVE to put bullet holes in you!" Sheer brilliance!!

[@shanequigley7552]

That my friends is a legend

[@tonybacon6277]

Nice drills. Only question I have is why shoot at the head at 30 yards and body at 15? Unless you’re just testing your self.

[@josephmoore5069]

Democrat timer , Love it. How about Union timer? Your a legend mr. Hackathorne!

[@JohnThomas-gj2zg]

This is no joke ammo is so hard to find and that is crazy we need to have a big meeting some were and get a lot of people together and talk about how we can get the ammo Manchester's to get more ammo in to the store's in every little city's like were i live here in KS.

[@southendsuspect]

Nowadays Low Round Count Drills are gold!

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

Trijicon Accupoint 1-4 is awesome

[@johnknouse8846]

Wish I had a range that would allow live fire training like that. I’m stuck with a RO yelling “NO RAPID FIRE” if I try to practice 2 to the body and 1 to the head, too fast! And they won’t allow starting from the low ready. And drawing from the holster is a huge NO (UNLESS you pay $100 to take their training class, then you can go for an hour on Mondays and they’ll allow drawing from the holster)

[@Terryo6781]

What type of shot timer do you guys use I’ve seen ken with an old school one

[@PierluigiCarnicelli]

Ken, you are number 1!

[@number69bass]

fantastic drills! real world shit no flash and im loving the sarcasm throughout the video haha

[@cairosphotography7641]

Good stuff!! One question what the hell was Bill working on in the background😆

[@WGH-ef5ze]

Thanks guys...like the no bull*!^# drills. Well done

[@miken4jojl84]

Kind of hard for me to shift eyes for Only have the right one!!!!!!

[@HDBujutsu1775]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@terrycostakis6284]

Good basic drills for 90% of people who use an AR for HD. No fancy running and gunning, just fundamental defensive shooting

[@Shagbd]

I thought that was Bill’s Hellcat in the back ground but the hood is a scat pack hood! Is that yours Ken?

[@sfpawloski2]

I clearly understand where this is a practical application for its purpose the problem is in real life there is no such real range where you can do what you are prescribed at this point

[@Bmetamaximus]

Not true, I personally know of 3 such ranges just in Florida. If you're not in a free State well you should've defended your rights better!

[@joshuaputman8307]

Perhaps where YOU live.

[@jimd8008]

Thank you

[@jimmysmith773]

So I can't go to the shop between Berryville and Kingston and buy that rifle I don't remember the name exactly but I used to hunt that area where they are located

[@sgtbones1837]

Ken what typse of 1911 was that.

[@boharris8179]

I hope you fellers are gonna teach hooch

[@jimtewa8096]

Mr. Hackathorn you are a class act and you have a wealth of knowledge I learned quite a bit from you and Mr. Wilson I own a Hackathorn Special in .45 ACP I liked it so much I just ordered the Hackathorn Special Commander in 9mm now all that I want is to take part in one of your classes, take care and you all keep up the fantastic work you all do.

[@LYLEWOLD]

210 possible points - "If you shoot less than 190, you suck." LOL. Don't sugarcoat it, Ken. Give it to me straight, I can take it.

[@mengx94]

How come Ken looks left then right after his shots?

[@donhammer186]

To check his flank's for more... shall we say... cardboard.

[@markreed2576]

It’s to break the tunnel vision that occurs in a real life situation.

[@HDBujutsu1775]

Well over 100 yards for me

[@ThePoorBoy]

"I've got a Democrat timer." Range gold.

[@billberry8240]

Great information, thanks .love Democrat timer

[@douglass69]

I really need a timer, what was that you were using?

[@leonardhaag4198]

Pact club timer 3

[@douglass69]

Great, thanks.

[@davek5027]

A 17 minute ad for Wilson Combat?

[@dorianleclair7390]

Theres ammo but still around 50 to 60 cents a round

[@johnqpublic2718]

That’s what I just saw at my local store an hour ago. And that’s for cheap stuff

[@bigshoe84]

Yep, and that’s 9mm ammo

[@sgtbones1837]

I say 15 yards.

[@keghinian]

Best part "I got democrat timer"!

[@tidefanyankee2428]

What Ken was talking about with switching shoulders and taking advantage of cover and concealment and giving the bad guy the smallest target to shoot back at is why I believe standard configured rifles are superior to bullpups. Well, that and because I'm left handed. CQB must be a nightmare for the countries that carry bullpups.

[@motorcarclassics2922]

The majority of shooting encounters are within 5-7 yards

[@Kurtonvr]

Can I buy a 9 mm AR from Wilson ..then have them ship it to my dealer...no one around my way sells Wilson combat...I really want 1

[@gowilsoncombat]

Give us a call or send an email to [e-mail] and we'll be happy to accommodate you.

[@Kurtonvr]

@@gowilsoncombat thank you

[@Win94ae]

Unfortunately, I shoot my pistol right handed, because I'm right handed; but I shoot my rifle left handed, using my dominant eye. So that screws me up with the sling. I guess I need to invest into using my handgun left handed. :/

[@guitrich]

Actually, Larry Vickers shoot like you, pistol right, rifle left. Search KZbin for Larry Vickers and rifle to pistol transition. I think there's a video of him demonstrating the technique. The title of that video is The Quad 5 drill".

[@avastyeescurvydogs]

Uh, yeah, because so many folks are loading 2 rounds.

[@RickyMontijo]

20 rounds of carbine and 2 rounds of pistol 😢😩😩😭😭😭

[@briantatro7493]

Who the heck gave a thumbs down. Tell Nancy p to stop watching if she's gona just give everything a thumbs down

[@ericdiesch7591]

Lots of product placement.

[@tonymachuca9471]

Second

[@ronniechun-akana6433]

Mr. Hackathorn, I enjoy all your teaching and insights of the Gun World. But Please Keep Politics out of your comments. Thank You.

[@greg9076]

It was funny, especially since it was spontaneous.

[@envisibleward2422]

news flash - ammo shortage is already letting up.

[@normann-feb6993]

His age Killing him before a inmage enemy, s

[@gurugoguzhanson]

Only the democratic timer left. The republican timer was shot for high treason, after storming the capitol hill.

[@greg9076]

ha, ha...right. Not one firearm found on any of the protesters. Only person shot was a female veteran who was unarmed. Some "insurrection."

[@Smugglnjuggla]

All fine and good unless the assaulting parties are long range marksmen. Then your close range practice is worthless.

[@DinoNucci]

LOL ... way to be a year late