Mozambique Gun Shooting Drill: Tactical Tuesday

[@USCCAOfficial]

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[@GOAT-HRDRZ]

These guys a true psychopaths laughing about shooting someone in the head. You idiots need to be in prison yourselves.

[@michelchaman6495]

Mozambique here!

[@nuclearjanitors]

Finally, a correctly performed drill.

[@hansac2007]

This is the correct presentation of the Mozambique. Congratulations. The third tap is to be a deciding tap, not an immediate follow-up from the first two. You double tap the opponent first, then assess to see if they are still a threat, and do your follow-up on the third one. Therefore there must be a pause between 2nd and 3rd tap. Otherwise it's not a Mozambique, it's just a triple tap.

[@joaolucasjangaia4097]

Why does it have Mozambique in its name??

[@Liam-ub5gj]

@@joaolucasjangaia4097 it was done in Mozambique

[@jordanevans3735]

The explanation of this technique gives me pause about using USCCA. The Steve’s explanation makes it sound like we’re using the two to the chest to stun the perp so we can execute them with a head shot. It implies that all three rounds are a foregone conclusion. There’s a reason most PR minded folks call it the “Failure to Stop” drill, because the idea is that the third shot is because the two center mass hits failed to stop the threat. If I’ve used the failure to stop technique in the real world and I have a USCCA paid for attorney, what do you think the odds of this video coming up at trial will be?

[@k.j.jr.1143]

Personally, I also see a couple of issues technique wise. For one, when they do the scan he only looks to what is immediately in front of him. Wolves travel in packs and love approaching from behind when at all possible. So scanning 360 degrees is always a good idea. Secondly with the scan, his gun moves with his body. I understand wanting to be ready to shoot again if needed but if there are bystanders nearby having your firearm point everywhere you look is not the best plan of action. I also don't like the mentality of the two shots to center mass "stunning" the threat. Human predators get amped up on adrenaline, and sometimes other substances not natural to the body. If you come across the right perp. they may not get stunned. To that degree you either might as well go for the headshot out of the gate or, what my preference is, dump 'em into the chest until they lose too much "hydraulic fluid" to keep the going. Either one will put them in the ground just as fast and won't require you to got from rapid shooting at the torso into a relatively slow and meticulous headshot, which many people cannot hit. I also am under the impression that this drill is only meant to work against a stationary threat. If a threat is running at you, unless you've got a 45-70 or something of the like it's potentially going to keep coming before you, I, or anyone could break that headshot.

[@Russ-nf9tv]

Going for the head shot after the threat shows signs of neutralization? They don't run these videos by their attorney before posting?

[@charlesclawson3445]

Awesome! I was trying to explain this to a friend

[@TomRolfson]

I love this one, particularly for up here in WI in winter. You may not be able to see blood from your first two chest strikes for over a minute with heavy winter clothing on. It's a sure way to stop your attacker quickly then be able to move-on to see if you have a second perp or more.

[@JR-pr1xh]

Nice shot placement on the head.

[@agrxdrowflow958]

I learned this pattern watching Magnum PI in the 80s. But they executed it backwards.

[@jamiesloan5902]

I probably practice this drill more than any. Fun drill.

[@gr8gmblr]

nicely done. good speed and easy holster.

[@dantru1990]

I am sure this is a fun drill to run, but a couple thoughts... 1. All the factors that go into a gunfight (stress, adrenaline, assailant moving, assailant firing at you, you moving to cover, people screaming, low light, etc.) make aiming for the head a really bad idea. If you already have a good sight picture on the center of mass your best bet is to continue to shoot until the threat is stopped. 2. It is very difficult to explain to police and lawyers that the head shot was not an execution shot. Remember that most police are only trained to shoot center of mass.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Wouldn't you agree that training a specific skill set makes it easier to adapt it to the varying conditions you suggested, dantru1990?

[@dantru1990]

Yes and no. Training will of course increase skill, but it is not possible to replicate the immense stress of a true life and death scenario in a training environment and the other factors are way too unpredictable for training to account for them. The margin of error in making an effective head shot is very small, and it might be more efficient and effective to just follow up with more shots to the center of mass if needed.

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

If I may offer a counterpoint, Colion Noir went into a facility that had simunitions and despite training for the center mass, as soon as he walked into an "home invader" in that scenario he immediately put a bullet in the guy's face. There was also that case of a woman who had her home broken into and armed with a 6 shooter she put 5 bullets into the guy's face and neck (and the case became known because the dude actually did not go down from the bullets but fled into his car). People with limited training/who trained something else scoring headshots in real confrontations isn't that uncommon.

[@frankbutta9344]

dantru1990 Both of your points are dead on. Every shot has to be accounted for, even in police shootings. Saying, “I capped him in the head because of a KZbin video” isn’t going to fly with the DA’s office. Furthermore, are much more difficult to hit than center mass, and you could be held liable of missed shots hit another person. NO THANKS!

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

dantru1990 Maybe he got hit in the head as he was falling. Maybe the victim threw a shot high because of being in fear for their life. Who knows?

[@tpckable]

thank you well done .tac tac !

[@jeffblalock6326]

Wonder why he's tracking his weapon to the ground. His target is still upright in front of him. He's practicing something that probably won't happen like that.

[@johnfranklin3317]

why is mike swinging his firearm as he scans should not the firearm be at the low ready not possibly endangering innocent bystanders

[@jhanna9901]

That backstop seems kinda low 😬😬

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

Yeah, the last head shot kick up some dirt on the top, but looks like it may have continued past the berm.

[@svguenevere]

What is the distance to the target?

[@maxpower9178]

Greg Delezynski 2:20

[@antithug7942]

5 yards.

[@ricardocastillo5485]

As your average civilian non-expert, meaning I've only had basic training and don't practice with great frequency, I stick with center of mass and never deviate.

[@SERGIOIAHAYA]

I am from there ... from Mozambique .... a gundrill bearing my native's country name ..... what about these?

[@frankbutta9344]

Good luck in court if you do this. It was/is a military procedure, but we’re civilians defending ourselves against a threat. Police academies don’t even teach this crap, although advanced marksmanship will include headshots. You’re responsible for every round, and putting a third shot “between someone’s eyes” will require a good lawyer.

[@USCCAOfficial]

I can certainly understand your concern, Frank! This drill is just one way to practice your balance of speed and precision. In our courses, we aim for the high center chest or any large open exposed areas to stop the threat. We shoot to stop the threat. We do realize that there are times that a shot to center body mass might not stop a threat. Having this training can mean the difference between life and death. Our goal is to train for the worst case scenario and do our best to stay out of those situations through situational awareness. Sometimes, a terrible situation cannot be avoided. Having multiple methods to defend yourself and your loved ones is vitally important.

[@dennisstreet]

Why is this called the Mozambique drill?

[@TomRolfson]

Via Wikipedia - a Rhodesian Mercenary used this technique to kill an opposition guerilla with an AK-47. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozambique_Drill I personally prefer the name No Stop or Two and One, but Mozambique sounds exotic and maybe even "a cool industry name that makes it sound exclusive". I've heard it for years but not sure where the first citation of it was in my own life.

[@bandogmerch]

That same Mercenary also got wacked latter in the conflict

[@seanvine39]

Nobody else is in the area...run like hell.

[@banderauk3674]

Bcause it's not called the Djibouti Shooty

[@bandogmerch]

@Universal Kombat : You're not understanding what I'm saying… Lol The mercenary that invented that technique was killed in the Mozambique war.

[@KhayoMarques]

Mozambique here

[@evanluebbehusen]

I need help picking out a conceal carry gun. I'm 17 and will be 18 this winter and am planning to get my ccp and have my dad purchase a firearm for me to carry. Any tips, I am a big 1911 fan but don't know about the size of the gun and capacity. It worries me

[@USCCAOfficial]

Evan, before choosing a firearm make sure you try out multiple guns, so you know what you like, what fits best in your hand, and what you're comfortable carrying. Check out our guns and gear page: www.usconcealedcarry.com/category/guns-gear/

[@evanluebbehusen]

Okay will do! But, what are you opinions on carrying a full size 1911? (the only hand gun that I seem to shoot spot on with)

[@USCCAOfficial]

Evan, the biggest concern is the weight and how well you can conceal carry. You will want to factor in the weight and size when choosing a gun to carry everyday.

[@joshl8520]

It’s actually called a Failure to Stop drill. At least that’s what we called it in the Marines

[@Baalur]

Allegedly Jeff Cooper (the guy who named it Mozambique drill in the 1970s and quite an important figure in the history of pistol shooting) based the name on a story he heard. He allegedly was told this story by Mike Rousseau who was a Rhodesian mercenary. Mike was fighting in an airport in Mozambique at one point. There he double tapped an enemy carrying an AK with his browning high-power pistol. His enemy continued to advance on him so he went for a headshot. Based on that the drill was called Mozambique-drill. It is taught under many different names all over the world today. In 1980 Los Angeles SWAT was an early adopter of this training drill. They renamed it "failure drill" because they did not want it to sound racist. (Thinking that the name "Mozambique Drill" could be seen as racist seems racist in itself to me. But that is besides the point).

[@chrismc410]

Per my dad, this was USAF Security Police (Security Forces, now) SOP when he was in 1978-1985, active, 1985-1990 reserves.

[@Matrim42]

@@Baalur It’s probably not that calling it “Mozambique” is inherently racist, but the fact that it was named after the actions of a Rhodesian merc definitely puts that spin on it.

[@gottadomor7438]

T/y/v/m for this.

[@omega_bloodhound5978]

mOzAMbique hErE

[@MajorCaliber]

Some of those "head" shots appear to be going *over the berm/backstop* ... oops, where's Duh Range Safety Occifer?

[@stephen8433]

Do you advise to use a mix of one JHP and one FMJ to the chest and one FMJ to the head?

[@Bladsmith]

no

[@michaelgoldman1433]

Two to the chest and one to the head is old school Marine style pistol shooting, true Professionals aim for the head and fire twice

[@tacamo21]

Dumb question but has this Steve Fisher met the other firearms instructor Steve Fisher?

[@USCCAOfficial]

I'm not sure, tacam21! I'll have to ask him! :)

[@USCCAOfficial]

Here's our Steve Fischer's reply: I have not had the honor :( I'm very impressed with his experience and knowledge base, so I hope that our paths will cross someday. I'm sure I could learn a ton from him!

[@tacamo21]

USCCA cool! Thanks for asking.

[@IvanChavez-k5r]

I saw that in the movie Heat. I actually thought it was part of Israeli Mossad required training program. Go figure. I guess that it sounds more menacing when it has a relation to blackness!!

[@nicholashahn3476]

👍

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

This video has nothing to do with dentistry... ... or does it?

[@МатвейМалинин-щ4ф]

Сразу в башку.

[@s.l.3673]

I wonder if these guys know where the name came from. Do a bit of 1 min brief on where this drill came out would have made this much more interesting than just looking at the guy doing target shooting.

[@ericfryer3738]

The scan should be 360

[@GOAT-HRDRZ]

You guys are the bad guys. Turn the gun on yourselves. Thanks.

[@nitr0junki3]

Calm down and get mom to make some more hot pockets for ya