Joel Park

This video provides a beginner-friendly overview of suppressors, covering essential knowledge for potential buyers. It details how bullet diameter dictates suppressor choice, categorizes suppressors into rifle, pistol, and rimfire, and emphasizes the importance of muzzle device compatibility within a suppressor's 'ecosystem.' The guide also discusses the practical realities of suppressor noise reduction, the benefits of flow-through technology for semi-automatic firearms, heat management considerations, and the distinct characteristics and maintenance needs of rimfire suppressors.

This review from Joel Park, a firearms instructor, evaluates the Sordin Supreme Pro X electronic hearing protection after several months of use. He highlights their superior comfort compared to cheaper alternatives and the significant benefit of electronic amplification for communication during instruction and training. While acknowledging the higher price point, he concludes that the comfort and functionality make them a worthwhile investment for serious shooters and instructors, even detailing their performance in wet conditions and battery life.

This guide, presented by firearms instructor Joel Park, emphasizes that new shooters should not delay attending matches or classes due to perceived lack of skill. Key advice includes prioritizing safety, ensuring your firearm is zeroed, bringing ample supplies like ammunition and hydration, and understanding basic gun handling. The instructor highlights that the shooting community is generally welcoming to beginners, provided they adhere to safety protocols.

This guide details the process of mounting a red dot optic, specifically a Holosun 507 Comp, onto a Glock 47 MOS slide using an Arise Manufacturing plate. It emphasizes proper use of Loctite and a torque wrench for secure installation, along with the importance of witness marks for monitoring screw tightness. The instruction is presented in a beginner-friendly manner, suitable for those new to optic installations.

This video emphasizes that the primary goal in shooting is the consistent and precise return of the sight to the point of aim, rather than minimizing muzzle flip or making the gun shoot 'flat'. Instructor Joel Park advises against obsessing over grip techniques designed to fight recoil, as these can be inconsistent across different firearms and lead to bad habits. Instead, he advocates for a solid, consistent grip that maximizes surface area, a controlled trigger press, and maintaining target focus, allowing the firearm to recoil naturally and return to the line of sight.

This video details a comprehensive rifle setup focusing on recoil mitigation and optimal ergonomics. Lead Firearms Instructor Joel Park and Nick Young discuss specific components like the Strategic Sciences MF-MD suppressor, ModLight illumination, and a Parker Mountain Machine magwell. Key insights include tuning an adjustable gas system for significantly reduced felt recoil and the benefits of specific optic mounts for consistent zero. The setup emphasizes a balance of performance and user comfort for a soft-shooting, accurate rifle.

This guide focuses on maximizing firearms training effectiveness when ammunition is limited. It emphasizes integrating extensive dry-fire practice with strategic live-fire drills, employing mixed live-fire/dry-fire sequences within drills, and prioritizing consistent practice over sheer volume. The core principle is to gain the most training value from each round fired by focusing on fundamentals and deliberate repetition.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Strategic Sciences MF-MD suppressor, highlighting its unique design and performance. The presenter, Joel Park, details its permanent direct-thread installation method, which requires precise timing and thread-locking compounds. The suppressor is noted for its exceptional sound and flash reduction capabilities, as well as its ability to significantly soften recoil and make firearms shoot extremely soft. While expensive, its performance is positioned as being in a different category than standard suppressors, offering a distinct advantage in signature reduction and shooting experience.

This video emphasizes experimentation and finesse in rifle shooting fundamentals, drawing from the instructor's experience training law enforcement. Key takeaways include optimizing support hand placement, stock length, and elbow position to manage recoil effectively. The instructor advocates for consistent, moderate pressure and trusting sight tracking over aggressive manipulation, highlighting the benefits of rapid fire drills on single targets and experimenting with various muzzle devices and grip configurations to achieve repeatable accuracy.

This video provides initial impressions of two new suppressors: the Q Lefty and the Surefire RC4 Mini. The Q Lefty is a flow-through design with a unique tapered mount that tightens with firing, reportedly reducing blowback. The Surefire RC4 Mini is a shorter version of a conventional suppressor, favored for its reduced weight and improved maneuverability on the rifle. Both suppressors are noted for their effectiveness in reducing sound and concussion, though long-term reviews require more testing.

This guide details the initial setup and range testing of a Holosun 507 Comp red dot sight on a pistol. It covers the mounting process, the importance of Loctite, and the steps for zeroing the optic. The reviewer expresses a preference for gold over green reticle colors and notes the small adjustment screws require a specific tool.

This guide, presented by Joel Park, addresses common questions about firearm recoil springs, particularly for polymer-framed pistols like the Glock 19 Gen 6. It explains how to determine if a lighter recoil spring is needed for reliable cycling with specific ammunition, like 147-grain loads. The advice emphasizes that for polymer frames, using a lighter spring is generally safe and won't cause undue wear, while cautioning about potential damage in metal-framed guns with excessively light springs and hot ammo. The core principle is to ensure reliable cycling without malfunctions, and the instructor advises against frequently swapping springs for different uses.