Andy... after further thought, I fully agree... cold is cold... don't see scenario where I could ask BG to wait while I shoot a practice round!Two tries? Nope - it's sudden death, shot totally cold - that's the point, just like in an actual fight. I might be forced to break it into 2 separate stages, but I hope not. It's meant to be rough - you get one attempt at the trial for that day - fail, and the soonest you can get a re-trial would be the next day at best. The aim is to force people to practice enough beforehand that the trial itself becomes quite doable cold - if they can keep it together on the day.
As to targets, not hardover on B-27, just go for something easily obtained.
As to round count, should get at least 2 hits COM on each target, preferably 2 hits COM plus 1 to head. Given your posssible three targets we are talking 6 - 9 good hits! With my 8 round 1911 EDC that probably involves a reload, not unrealistic, but a challenge on a timer vice the Glock crowd... might have to shoot the "Andy Challenge" with my G-19! Realistically, we are going to engage with the rounds in the carry magazine (cylinder) and perhaps a reload if not first taken out of action by the BG.
As point of reference my LEO son engaged BG in car attempting to run him down and shot 6 rounds (4 front, 1 side, 1 rear) from 1911 with 4 COM hits, so the "Andy Challenge" is doable. I look forward to it!!