Videos tagged with Aging Shooter

This guide synthesizes Massad Ayoob's expert advice for older shooters, focusing on adapting firearms and techniques to overcome age-related physical changes. It covers sight upgrades, optic considerations, specialized eyewear, ergonomic pistol modifications, alternative sighting systems, and adjusted carry methods to maintain proficiency and comfort. Instruction from a world-renowned authority on defensive shooting and firearms law, Massad Ayoob, is featured.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ highlights its suitability for new shooters, individuals with reduced strength, and the aging population due to its easy manipulation of controls and manageable recoil. The firearm features an internal hammer, a grip safety for added security, and a smooth trigger with a five-and-a-half-pound pull weight. Its nitro-carburized slide offers durability and corrosion resistance, while the frame texture provides adequate traction without being abrasive. The pistol is praised for its flawless operation and ease of shooting accurately, making it a recommended option for a broad range of users.

This video features Rob Leatham and Jason Burton discussing the advantages of red dot sights (RDS) on pistols, particularly for shooters experiencing vision issues. Leatham highlights how RDS simplifies aiming by superimposing the dot on the target, eliminating the need to focus on iron sights and correct for vision problems. Burton adds that RDS enhances threat focus for personal and home defense scenarios, allowing for faster target acquisition without traditional sight alignment.