{"id":6522,"date":"2021-01-27T14:26:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T14:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/?p=6522"},"modified":"2023-03-15T14:17:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T14:17:25","slug":"idpa-5x5-classifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/idpa-5x5-classifier\/","title":{"rendered":"IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier Drill &#8211; How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a dozen (or more) drills out there to help you both build and assess your shooting skills. The IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier Drill is one among many, but it doesn\u2019t get much easier (or more effective) than this. All you need is a target, a timer, and 25 rounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Brief History of the IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes referred to as the Wilson 5&#215;5, the IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier is a skill test originally developed by Bill Wilson of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilsoncombat.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson Combat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wilson is also a founding member of the IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5&#215;5 skill test was officially added as an IDPA classifier in January 2018. This short assessment replaced a longer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IDPA_Standard_Classifier_Stages.pdf\">more time-consuming, and complicated qualifier<\/a>. Unlike the previous classifier, the Wilson 5&#215;5 requires zero stage props and takes place from a single, ten-yard shooting position. The drill is simple to run, but adequately measures the shooting skills essential to IDPA match success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier Drill<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6524 size-large\" title=\"Shooting IDPA classifier \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0045-scaled-e1605040144640-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting the IDPA classifier at a shooting range\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" \/><strong>What it works:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper sight picture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigger control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recoil management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency reload<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/product_info.php\/pName\/100-target-barn-idpa-silhouette-cardboard-targets\">IDPA silhouette target<\/a> 10 yards from the firing line. The shoulder of the target should be 5 feet from the ground. (You can also use a USPSA silhouette. These two targets have almost identical scoring zones.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drill is divided into four separate strings. Each string has different shooting requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>First string:<\/strong> At the start signal, draw and fire five rounds freestyle. (Freestyle means the shooter may use either hand or both hands to control the firearm.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Second string:<\/strong> At the signal, draw and fire five shots using only your strong hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Third string:<\/strong> At the signal, draw and fire five rounds. Perform an emergency reload, and fire five more shots freestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per IDPA rules, an &#8220;emergency reload&#8221; is when the magazine and chamber are both empty. Therefore, your initial magazine for this string should only be loaded with five rounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fourth string:<\/strong> At the signal, draw and fire four shots to the center of the target, then one shot to the head freestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier Scoring<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6532 size-large\" title=\"casings on IDPA classifier target\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/20200924_135340_Film1-1-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"Empty ammo casings on a target\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/20200924_135340_Film1-1-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/20200924_135340_Film1-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/20200924_135340_Film1-1-1536x1068.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/wp-content\/uploads\/20200924_135340_Film1-1-2048x1423.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IDPA scores the classifier using a combination of your time and accuracy. Each target has three different scoring zones &#8211; Down Zero, Down One, and Down Two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to land your shots in the Down Zero zone. On an IDPA target this is the perforated circle located in the center of the target. There is another Down Zero circle located at the \u201chead\u201d of the target. (If you&#8217;re using a USPSA target, Down Zero is the same as the A zone.) Shots that land in Down Zero do not add time to your score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Down One zone is the perforated section that surrounds the center circle (Zone C on a USPSA silhouette). Shots in Down One add a second to your time. In some scoring systems, shots in Down One only add .5 seconds to your run time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rest of the target outside of these zones is considered Down Three (This is the D zone on USPSA targets). Shots to the edge of the IDPA target add three seconds (or 1.5 seconds depending on scoring methods) to your total time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each shot that misses the target completely adds 5 seconds to your time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your total score is the total amount of time it took you to shoot each string plus any penalty points for shots outside Down Zero.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This drill in particular, and the IDPA in general, places a premium on accuracy. Poorly placed shots can add precious seconds to even the fastest shooting time. In other words, slow and accurate will usually outscore fast and sloppy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What It Means To Be Classified<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IDPA uses the 5&#215;5 classifier to separate shooters into groups based on their shooting skill. By grouping shooters with similar skill levels together into the same class, the competition is more fun for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classifications in ascending order are Novice, Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, Master, and Distinguished Master.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-105\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-105\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">CDP<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">ESP<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">CO<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">SSP<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">CCP<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">REV<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">BUG<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">PCC<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Master (MA)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">19.18 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18.75 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.47 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19.07 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">19.60 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">20.15 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">23.25 or under<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">10.63 or under<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Expert (EX)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">19.19 - 24.09<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18.76 - 23.28<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">18.48 - 22.93<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">19.08 - 23.49<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">19.61 - 24.98<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">20.16 - 26.78<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">23.26 - 28.12<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">10.64 - 12.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Sharpshooter (SS)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">24.10 - 29.92<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">23.29 - 28.8<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">22.94 - 28.39<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">23.50 - 28.39<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">24.99 - 31.07<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">26.79 - 33.34<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">28.13 - 35.43<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">12.99 - 15.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Marksman (MM) <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">29.93 - 37.63<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">28.81 - 36.27<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">28.40 - 36.18<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">29.37 - 36.97<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">31.08 - 39.26<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">33.35 - 41.91<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">35.44 - 44.65<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">15.83 - 18.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Novice (NV)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">37.64 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">36.28 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">36.19 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">36.98 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">39.27 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">41.92 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">44.66 and up<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">18.34 and up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-105 from cache -->\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for Improving Each String<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to improve your 5&#215;5 score, here are a few things to keep in mind for each string of the classifier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First String<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s really tempting to blaze through this string. It\u2019s just a single target, after all. But if you pull a shot, the penalty can have a huge impact on your score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time, aim hard, and don\u2019t take a single shot for granted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second String<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into a good stance before the start signal. You don\u2019t want to be fumbling your way into a solid stance (or worse, shooting from a crappy, unbalanced foundation) after you draw your weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also don\u2019t want to pop off your strong hand shots haphazardly. Take your time and get a good sight picture before each trigger pull.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third String<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do. Not. Rush. Your. Reload.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fumble it, and it will cost you precious seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, don\u2019t forget that you actually need to aim that first shot after the reload. It\u2019s easy to get caught up on the mechanics of the mag change and then rush the gun back on target. Don\u2019t be that person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourth String<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t rush. Take your time on that head shot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, there is a common theme here. Yes, speed is important in this drill. However, accuracy is far more important. Fast misses are going to cost you big time. Only shoot as fast as you can shoot accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use the IDPA 5&#215;5 Drill<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of this drill is its simplicity. It doesn\u2019t require anything fantastically complicated. However, it does incorporate all the basic skills you need for both self-defense and IDPA competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most IDPA shooters DO NOT recommend running this drill regularly, at least not as a skill builder. The concern is that you may become too proficient at the classifier and end up in rank with shooters well out of your league.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5&#215;5\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classifier only tests some of the skills you\u2019ll need for IDPA competition. While it provides a nice cross section, the 5&#215;5 doesn\u2019t test everything you\u2019ll need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During regular competition stages, you will be shooting from cover or while on the move. You will also need to engage multiple targets, moving targets, and targets at varying distances. None of these skills are built or tested with the basic IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier. However, if you focus on developing all of these skills, your time on the 5&#215;5 should improve significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t mean you should throw the Wilson 5&#215;5 completely out the window. It works fabulously as a basic skill test. You can use the 5&#215;5 as a benchmark to gauge improvement.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many shooters like to use the 5&#215;5 as a warm-up to their regular pistol practice. Shooting the drill cold can be a real eye-opener and should shed light on your practical shooting skills. After all, if you ever find yourself in a real self-defense shooting situation, the bad guys probably won\u2019t offer you a few warm-up rounds. You\u2019ll be shooting cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although shooting speed is definitely a major component of the IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier, accuracy is far more important. Each shot that falls outside Down Zero is going to cost you, so accurate shots are absolutely crucial. Just make those accurate shots as quickly as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good rule for self-defense shooting, too. The ultimate goal in a self-defense situation is to stop a threat. The best way to do that is to get as many rounds on target as quickly as you can. Those rounds have to hit your target. It doesn\u2019t matter how fast you can shoot if your shots fail to hit your target.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy beats speed every time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at the popular IDPA 5&#215;5 Classifier shooting drill along with some tips and the reasons this drill is helpful for shooters looking to practice for self-defense situations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":6949,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[251,247],"class_list":["post-6522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-range","tag-idpa","tag-shooting-drills"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>IDPA 5x5 Classifier Drill - How It Works &amp; 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