F.A.S.T. Drill
Todd Green’s six-round F.A.S.T. uses a 3×5-inch box and an eight-inch circle at seven yards, with a reload between the two groups.
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Today we're taking a look at the F.A.S.T.
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Two in the box, a reload, then four in the circle.
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On the timer, the clock runs from the beep to your last shot. That's your draw, your reload, and every split.
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A miss in the box costs two seconds. A miss in the circle costs one.
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It stands for Fundamentals, Accuracy and Speed Test. Todd Green designed it for his classes.
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I like this one because it shows how your grip and your reload affect your accuracy.
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Got a range you love? Look it up on USA Arms. If it's not there, let us know.
- Distance
- 7 yards
- Rounds
- 6
- Target areas
- 3 × 5-inch box and 8-inch circle
- Designer
- Todd Green
Target areas and sequence
F.A.S.T. means Fundamentals, Accuracy & Speed Test. Two shots go to the small box, followed by a reload and four shots to the circle. [1] [2]
The rules cover concealed and retention-duty equipment, with specific allowances. The linked rules identify which equipment and start conditions apply. [2]
Miss penalties and coin requirements
Ernest Langdon’s explanation adds two seconds per miss on the box and one second per miss on the circle. The original test page also lists performance bands for this test. [3] [1]
The coin requires two consecutive clean runs under five seconds at a class or recognized event under the published rules. A practice score does not earn a coin. [2]
Small and large target areas
The two-shot box group and four-shot circle group have different accuracy demands. The final time also includes the reload and any miss penalties. [1] [3]
Todd Green’s test
The original page identifies Todd Green as the designer. Ernest Langdon later presented the test and coin rules in his Pistol Skills series. The record page documents awarded coins. [1] [2] [3]
Sources and further reading
- pistol-training.com — F.A.S.T. coursepistol-training.com
- pistol-training.com — F.A.S.T. records and coin rulespistol-training.com
- Langdon Tactical — F.A.S.T.youtube.com
Sources reviewed September 29, 2026. Next review by March 29, 2027. Send a correction with a supporting source.