Looking for another way to increase your pistol accuracy under a little stress? Check out this drill from SIG SAUER Academy instructor Chris "Cav" Cavallaro. In this video Cav demonstrates the Plate Chaos drill, which utilizes two pistol plate racks (6 plates each) and a stationary stop plate placed in the middle. The goal of this drill is to shoot the course in the shortest amount of time possible with the least amount of makeup shots.
In the end, the Plate Chaos drill helps prevent you from going to the same place over and over again. "Typically when you transition, you go back to the same place each time," says Cavallaro. "With this drill you are able to track new targets each time. It really helps get your eyes tuned to tracking your movements." Additionally, the Plate Chaos drill helps you practice reloads depending on your magazine capacity. Need an additional challenge? Try moving the targets further back once you've gained confidence. Extra points if you can do it one-handed.
Pistol: P320 Nitron Full-Size in 9mm
About Chris Cavallaro
Cav currently teaches Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Precision Scoped Rifle, and Armorer courses, and also helps out with a handful of the Tactics courses offered at SIG SAUER Academy. He was an entry team leader for a regional SWAT Team that covers most of Southern New Hampshire and assisted the U.S. Secret Service in Counter Sniper Operations (Presidential Protection). Cav was a member of the training staff for SWAT, his police department, and the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy. He is also a certified instructor in defensive tactics, impact weapons, Taser, OC spray, and ground fighting. A graduate of the Norwich University Corps of Cadets, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and was a team leader of the NU Mountain & Cold Weather Rescue Team. Cav trained for four years under U.S. Army Special Forces 10th Group cadre in mountain warfare, survival in all environments, rock and ice climbing, tracking, and high-angle rope rescue. He is also a life member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).