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toward the head. This is often called "zip line shooting." It encourages con- tinuous engagement of the threat until the threat is no longer a threat. When training I like to ensure that there is no set number of bullets fired on the torso before "failure." This will prevent being stuck in a training rut. It should be noted that it is hard to make a correct head shot. A few years ago, I wrote about the head shot as a tactical option (see An Emergency within an Emergency, November 2007 Law Enforcement Technology). A cor- rect head shot is harder than it sounds. When we practice on paper targets, we don't get to engage a three-dimensional version. That should be added to the training regularly also. The cadence should be different. An officer should be capable of delivering quick shots to the torso and a well aimed shot to the head. If one were listening to the cadence, one could tell when the officer is making the head shot. This is also a good opportunity for officers to prac- tice keeping both eyes open, looking over the sites and "checking six." There are plenty of other simple drills. When you train with a partner on the range, let them load your maga- zines and encourage them to stick a few expended brass in them where loaded cartridges should be. Practice firing from the open door- way of both sides of a patrol car. Again, don't use the family sedan. Use a prac- tice barrel like the Blade-Tech Training Barrel and shoot your TV screen. Practice your magazine reloads every- where you go using the Blade-Tech Training Barrel. The Training Barrel is probably one of the best inexpensive training products that every officer in any capacity should own. ■ Lindsey Bertomen is a retired police officer and retired military small arms trainer. He teaches criminal justice at Hartnell College in Salinas, California. Lindsey has taught shooting techniques for over a decade and enjoys competing in shooting sports, running and cycling events. He welcomes comments at lbertomen@letonline.com. Source Code: EBR ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Everything you need to maintain, repair, customize and shoot your guns All products 100% GUARANTEED – FOREVER brownells.com 800-741-0015 A S H O O T I N G H E R I T A G E A S H O O T I N G H E R I T A G E E S T . 1 9 3 9 E S T . 1 9 3 9 Circle 40 on Reader Service Card Circle 39 on Reader Service Card COMPANY READER SERVICE NO. Action Targets Inc. 41 Birchwood Casey 42 Blade-Tech Industries 43 FNH 44 For more information on these companies, circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N LET_40-45_FirearmsTactics0614.indd 45 5/20/14 1:48 PM