Some drills test speed. Some test fundamentals. The Humbler tests everything.
Formally known as the 700-Point Aggregate, this pistol standard is fired at 25 yards on a B-8 bullseye target for a possible 700 points. It blends slow fire precision, timed strings from the holster, strong-hand and weak-hand shooting, and positional work into one unforgiving benchmark.
There are no gimmicks. No close-range forgiveness. No partial credit for “almost.”
It’s called The Humbler for a reason. Run it cold. Record your score. Accept the truth.
Materials Needed
- Pistol and safe holster
- 70 rounds of ammunition
- NRA B-8 repair center target
- Shot timer
- Target stand
- Stapler or tape
Setup Instructions
- Place the B-8 repair center at 25 yards.
- Use an 8-inch black bullseye (standard B-8 scoring).
- Start from the holster unless otherwise noted.
- Use a timer for all timed strings.
- All scoring is based on standard B-8 rings (10, 9, 8, etc.).
Drill Instructions
Total: 70 rounds
String 1 – Slow Fire
- 10 rounds
- 2 minutes
- From ready
Focus purely on precision.
String 2 – Timed Fire
- 10 rounds
- 20 seconds
- From the holster
String 3 – Rapid Fire
- 10 rounds
- 10 seconds
- From the holster
String 4 – Strong Hand Only
- 10 rounds
- 15 seconds
- From ready
String 5 – Support Hand Only
- 10 rounds
- 15 seconds
- From ready
String 6 – Kneeling
- 10 rounds
- 20 seconds
- From the holster
String 7 – Prone
- 10 rounds
- 20 seconds
- From the holster
Drill ends after 70 total shots.
Scoring / Pass Criteria
- Maximum possible score: 700 points
- Score using standard B-8 scoring rings
- All shots must be within time
- Shots fired over time count as zero
Performance benchmarks:
- 650+ – Advanced
- 600–649 – Solid
- 550–599 – Competent
- Below 550 – Fundamentals need work
Very few shooters approach a clean 700. That’s the point.
Coaching Tips / Variations
- Grip discipline becomes critical by the one-handed strings.
- Watch your cadence during 10-second rapid fire—most shooters outrun their sights.
- If your slow fire score is low, nothing else matters yet.
- Run this drill no more than once per session—it’s diagnostic, not volume training.
- Track scores over time. Progress here reflects true skill growth.
For shooters without 25-yard access, scale to 15 yards but tighten standards accordingly.
Target Download
Download the free MidAtlanticMunition B-8 style bullseye target directly from this post or visit the Free Downloadable Targets page for additional printable training resources. Print at 100% scale to preserve scoring integrity and confirm your black measures true to standard dimensions before running the drill.
Closing
The Humbler drill doesn’t care about your social media clips or your best 7-yard split times. It measures real pistol skill at distance, under time, across multiple shooting conditions.
If you want an honest benchmark, this is it. Load 70 rounds. Step back to 25 yards. Run it cold. Then tell the truth about the score. Train accordingly. And when you need more ammo, check out our handgun ammo selection.
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