JP and Casey lead Block 3 in a warmup. Physical Stress combined with mental stress is an excellent way to simulate some of the issue you may experience in real life.
JP and Casey lead Block 3 in a warmup. Physical Stress combined with mental stress is an excellent way to simulate some of the issue you may experience in real life.

Block 3: Application Under Stress

Block 3, also known as Application Under Stress, is designed to test your ability to perform under physical stress while upholding your defensive shooting skills. This block incorporates exercises such as, but not limited to, tire flips, sandbag deadlifts, air squats, pushups, etc. All these are intermixed with drills intended to test your shooting skills such as 9-hole barricades. In order to raise social stress all missed shots are punished by burpees. This is where you get to reap the rewards of the work you put into Blocks 1 and 2. Block 3 isn’t designed to knock you down, but rather show you what you are capable of.

This block is not about simulating real-world scenarios, but rather about developing the physical and mental fortitude necessary to handle high-pressure situations. It is important to note that Block 3 is not a class, but rather a chance to apply your skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.

We realize that choosing the right gear can be intimidating. For holsters we recommend Saek Holsters (local holster maker) and for firearms we recommend Mill Pond Armory (local gun store).

Pistol Block 3 Packing List:

Every participant of Block 1 is required to have ALL OF the items from the following list. If you don’t have them when you show up you won’t be allowed to participate.

  • Serviceable Weapon
  • 3-4 Magazines
  • Hard sided holster
  • Belt
  • Pants with Belt Loops
  • 100 rounds of pistol ammunition
  • Hearing Protection (Electronic Preferred)
  • Gloves (optional, but recommended)
  • ANSI Z87.1 Rated Safety Glasses
  • $20.00

Rifle Block 3 Packing List:

Only use this packing list if you are planning on shooting an AK or AR style weapons platform.

  • Serviceable Weapon with an attached 2 point sling
  • 2-3 Magazines
  • Chest or Belt holster capable of holding at least 1 Magazine
  • Belt
  • Pants with Belt Loops
  • 100 rounds of ammunition for your firearm
  • Hearing Protection (Electronic Preferred)
  • Gloves (optional, but recommended)
  • ANSI Z87.1 Rated Safety Glasses
  • $20.00