Videos tagged with Ballistic Cover

This entry breaks down the critical difference between cover and concealment, emphasizing that car doors offer little ballistic protection. It highlights the engine block and wheel rims as superior cover points. The content also addresses and debunks the impracticality of using a person as a rifle rest, drawing from insights by firearm enthusiast Esai Givens.

This video demonstrates a high-intensity bailout drill utilizing the B&T TP9 PDW, showcasing expert-level firearm manipulation and tactical movement. Lucas Botkin, an expert instructor from T.REX ARMS, guides viewers through engaging targets from a vehicle, executing rapid egress, performing tactical reloads, and utilizing secondary cover. The drill emphasizes fluid weapon handling, efficient movement, and controlled recoil management under pressure.

This video from Barrel & Hatchet Trade Group explores the effectiveness of common suburban materials as ballistic cover. Eric tests various items, including sandbags, trees, cinder blocks, and bricks, to determine their ability to stop incoming fire. The video also promotes the channel's membership, training opportunities, and affiliate gear. It emphasizes the importance of training and being a valuable asset.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident involving Pasco Police officers engaging murder suspects. It highlights essential carbine skills, including proper deployment, movement to cover, and effective engagement techniques. The analysis, led by John Correia and Mike Williver, emphasizes the importance of weapon readiness, stable shooting platforms, and tactical movement under duress, offering valuable insights for law enforcement and self-defense practitioners.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a tragic domestic violence incident where a known gang member fatally shot his ex-girlfriend. Instructor John Correia, an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer, breaks down the tactical aspects of the attack and emphasizes the limitations of restraining orders against violent individuals, advocating for the right to self-defense.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, breaks down a critical incident in East Cleveland, Ohio. It highlights the importance of tactical positioning, utilizing vehicle cover for ballistic protection and stability, and the necessity of 'failure to stop' drills due to the suspect's resilience. The video also showcases the Mantis X10 as a valuable training tool for improving holster draw and recoil analysis.

This video from Burst Review investigates the effectiveness of an office chair as ballistic cover. Host Jim explores whether this common piece of office furniture can stop projectiles, addressing a frequently asked question within the firearms community regarding cover versus concealment.