Videos tagged with Aiming Techniques

This video demonstrates two techniques for shooting with iron sights in a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) context. The instructor explains the trade-offs between looking through the larger aperture versus looking over the rear sight, highlighting improved situational awareness with the latter. He also touches on the necessity of aiming high due to height over bore offset at CQB distances.

This guide, based on an analysis by John Correia of Active Self Protection, outlines critical self-defense techniques for carjacking scenarios. It emphasizes proactive measures like preparing escape routes and maintaining situational awareness while seated in a vehicle. The guide details the importance of carrying firearms on-person, practicing quick draws from vehicles, and employing the TAPIFS acronym for threat assessment. It also stresses the necessity of accurate aimed fire over point-shooting during an engagement.

Instruction from professional firearms instructor Joel Park on diagnosing and improving shooting accuracy. The guide emphasizes that most modern firearms are mechanically more accurate than the shooter and focuses on practical training techniques like dry-fire, proper trigger control, and visual focus shifts. It debunks the idea that extremely tight groups are always necessary for self-defense and encourages focusing on controllable drills for real-world improvement.

This video from Ben Stoeger, a world-class competition shooter and professional instructor, details reactive shooting techniques. Stoeger explains how to shoot based on visual cues from the red dot sight, rather than solely focusing on the target. He covers 'color confirmation' for close-range speed and 'sight stabilization' for precision, emphasizing first-shot consistency and adapting techniques to target distance.

This entry details the Primary Arms HTX-1 enclosed red dot sight, highlighting its ACSS Vulcan reticle. The ACSS Vulcan features a large outer circle that aids in rapid target acquisition by guiding the shooter's eye back to the central aiming point when precision is momentarily lost. This demonstration, from Polenar Tactical, showcases the reticle's practical application for faster sight alignment.

This video argues that pistols should be manufactured with provisions for red dot sights, highlighting their benefits for aiming speed, precision, and low-light shooting. The speaker, an experienced shooter, shares personal insights on how red dots transformed his pistol shooting journey. While acknowledging the costs and potential need for new holsters, the overall sentiment is that red dots significantly enhance the shooting experience and are a worthwhile upgrade for most pistol owners.

This guide details the firing technique for the German WWII L.Gr.W. 36 light mortar, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers setup, aiming, loading, firing, and adjustment procedures, emphasizing the importance of leveling and accounting for propellant inconsistencies. McCollum, a recognized expert, provides high-authority instruction on this rare historical weapon.

This video introduces the 'predictable sights' aiming technique, a method for shooting faster by accepting slight movement in the red dot or front sight as long as it remains within the target zone. It emphasizes target focus and breaking the shot when the aiming reference is visible, rather than waiting for it to become perfectly still. The technique is broken down into dry fire and live fire exercises, progressing from single shots to transitions and drawing from the holster.

This video argues that red dot sights are superior to iron sights for defensive firearms applications, particularly at distances beyond 10 yards. The primary advantage highlighted is the red dot's ability to provide a wider field of view, allowing the user to see the threat's hands and assess the situation more effectively while maintaining an aiming point. This enhanced situational awareness is presented as a critical factor in defensive scenarios where quick decisions and accurate engagement are paramount.

This video explores different sight picture holds for firearms, specifically focusing on the 'Cover Hold,' 'Center Hold,' and '6 O'clock Hold.' The presenter encourages viewers to share which method they prefer and their reasoning. The content delves into marksmanship principles and shooting techniques, aiming to educate viewers on effective aiming strategies.

This video is episode 6 of John the Firearms Instructor's "Pistol 101: Firearms Training Series." The instructor demonstrates fundamental shooting principles, highlights common mistakes made by both beginner and advanced shooters, and explains how these errors can affect shot placement. The series aims to cover topics typically taught in a basic pistol class, including proper grip, stance, and aiming techniques. Viewers are encouraged to visit the instructor's website for more information or to book a training class, and to engage with the channel by liking, subscribing, and following their social media.

This is the introductory video for John the Firearms Instructor's "Pistol 101: Firearms Training Series." The series aims to cover fundamental pistol handling skills taught in a basic pistol class, including proper grip, stance, aiming, and common beginner and advanced shooter mistakes. The video also encourages viewers to visit the instructor's website for more information or to book training, and to engage with their social media channels.