I developed these standards because I wanted a reason to work on things that are challenging to me. With so many drills, challenges, and standards inside the 7 yard line, I decided the 7 would be the closest distance and I would take these back to the 25 yard line. Why? Because if we can solve problems efficiently on smaller targets, when we get closer, the problem is all that much easier to solve.

These standards are meant to be shot from concealment (AIWB ideally), however they can be shot from an OWB retention holster and not incur any time penalty. If shot from a competition rig (any type of OWB holster without retention) there will be a .1 added to the time.

One of the things that I wanted to be included is different start positions. Whether you're competitor, or a gun fighter, you don't get to choose your hand start position to solve the problem. In these standards I use a different hand start position for each distance.

• 7 yards - prepped garment if AIWB, or wrists below belt if OWB
• 10 yards - hands at thoraic
• 15 yards - arms folded
• 25 yards - hands relaxed

(In order to qualify for a coin, these standards must be shot in my presence. Being able to do these in my presence and the presence of other shooters is a significant part of the challenge).

(If you can do the standards at COIN times, you may submit a video to qualify you for the MOD Performance on Demand patch. Send video submissions on IG or training@myowndefender.com. Please follow baisic video submission guidelines (i.e. show clean target, continuous video, show measured distances, keep the target in the frame, etc. Edited videos will not be accepted).

DON'T WISH IT WAS EASIER, WISH YOU WERE BETTER AND GET TO WORK!