Arc'teryx LEAF and Defoor Proformance

Beginning March 2012,  Arc'teryx LEAF division will be providing gear prizes to the top performers in my open enrollemnt classses. This kit will be won, not given, to the students who pass my shooting tests, sometimes cold, and the students who consistently perform well under pressure from the timer and the scoring rings.

I'm humbled that the Dead Bird asked me first to come on board for this idea. Combining the best outdoor gear on the planet with my training is a no brainer. I hope that this will up the ante even more in performance at my classes, and from it we'll get to see and learn alot from each other.

Defoor Shooting Tests

All together for easy access.

Defoor Proformance Carbine Test #1

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NRA B-8 target
One 30 round magazine
Time limit 3 mins
Min passing score- 270

Run 25 yds to 100 yd line, prone, 10 rds
run to 75 yd line, kneeling, 8 rds
run to 50 yd line, standing, 6 rds
run to 25 yd line, standing, 4 rds
run to 10 yd line, standing, 2 rds


Defoor Proformance Carbine Test # 2

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IPSC target
8 rounds
1 minute time limit
16 pts (Vicker's count) in body to pass
all 4 head shots in head, 2 must be in credit card to pass

Run 50 yds to the 100 yd line, kneeling 2 rds to body
run to 50 yd line, standing, 2 rds to body
run to 25 yd line, standing, 2 rds to head
run to 10 yd line, standing, 2 rds to head


Defoor Proformance Carbine Test # 3

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NRA sr-42 target
10 rds
2 min time limit
min passing score- 80

Run 100 yds to the 200 yd line, prone, 2 rds
run to the 100 yd line, kneeling, 2 rds
run to the 50 yd line, standing, 2 rds
run to the 25 yd line, standing, 2 rds
run to the 10 yd line, standing, 2 rds


Defoor Proformance Pistol Test #1

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Ammo needed : 15 rounds or 1 mag.

Targets needed ; (1) IPSC Cardboard, (1) NRA 25 yd pistol repair center (B8 Cp). Line up bottom of repair center with the "d" /"c" zone line on the IPSC.

(1) Run 25 yds to the 25 yd line and fire 6 rounds into the reapir center. Need 50 pts.to pass or it's a fail.

(2) From 6 yd line, draw from concealment and fire 1 round into the now reduced "a" zone in the body (above the top of the reapir center). Must be less than 2 sec. Repair center is a hostage. Hitting hostage, over time, or hitting outside of reduced "a" zone is a fail.

(3) From 6 yd line. Draw from concealment and fire 6 rounds (bill drill) into reduced "a" zone in less than 4.5 sec. Repair center is a hostage. Hitting hostage, over time, or hitting outside of reduced "a" zone is a fail.

(4) From 6 yd line . Draw from concelament and fire 2 rounds into the "credit
card" in less than 3.5 sec. Over time or hitting outside "credit card" is fail.


Defoor Proformance Pistol test # 2

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2 rounds in 4 seconds (X3) from concealment in an IPSC A zone from 25 yds. Need 25 points to pass using Vickers scoring system.


Defoor Proformance Pistol test #3

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IPSC Target.
8 rounds
1 min time limit

Run 50 yds to 50 yd line and fire 2 rds in body,
run (holstered or high port) to 25 yd line fire 2 rds to body,
run to 12 yd line fire 2 rds to head.
run to 6 yd line fire 2 rds to head.

Scoring-All head shots must be in, 2 of the 4 must be in the "credit card"
For body "A" zone , use Vickers Scoring Count. Need 16 points total to pass. Over time is fail.

Back Down South

When you see the lights
And we hear the fights
It's gonna be a stunner
I've got something here
If you give me one more beer
I'm gonna call a runner

No more SERPA holsters in my classes

Instead of an outright ban, I have a solution. There are many military units that have been issued/chosen/been told they are using this absurdly dangerous holster. For you guys here is what I've got-

With the holster empty take a long sharp knife, reach down inside the SERPA and cut/saw the plastic piece that rests inside the trigger guard when the weapon is holstered. You may need to use a set of needle nose pliers to help rip that nub off. This will make the push button a non issue and the tension screw can be used for retention.

Whoever chose this piece of shit to be issued to anyone- you're an inexperienced pistol shooter who has no common sense. Hope you got a decent kickback from Blackhawk.

Sheriff Of Baghdad Bitch Sling

My brother from another mother, "Shrek", as most of you know him -came up with this variation of a 2 point adjustable sling. Pick one up here .

Shrek and I have had some great times together. He is one of the heroes of Tora Bora. He served over twenty years in the mil, most of that in Ranger Batt or my sister Army unit so he has some knowledge of what a sling should do. Incidentally, the first time we met, we noticed we wear our gear the same way...so he knows gear in general. I 'm using this now on my scoped rifle, and if I can talk him out of another one , I'll switch my Troy out too. That's how much I like it.

Remember, there is a never ending search for the perfect kit, don't be afraid to try new things out to see what works best for you and to stay current. That's what I did with the Bitch Sling.....plus, it come with a skull on it....you can't beat that!