Videos tagged with Bill Rogers

This video simulates the 1980s FBI Revolver Qualification Course (RQC), highlighting the evolution of handgun training with techniques like the Weaver stance and rollover prone position. Instructor Chris Baker demonstrates the course using a Smith and Wesson Model 64, emphasizing the challenges of reloading with loose rounds versus modern speed loaders and the impact of the 1986 Miami Shootout on FBI firearms doctrine. The RQC involved shooting from various distances, including 60 yards, and incorporated barricade and overhead shooting.

This guide details the reactive shooting methodology taught by Bill Wilson and Bill Rogers, emphasizing speed and dynamic target engagement over traditional precision. It covers engaging targets with minimal exposure, drawing from the holster, and pressing the trigger before full sight alignment. Instruction is geared towards advanced shooters who can adapt to fast-paced combat scenarios.

This video details the invention and evolution of the Kydex holster, pioneered by Bill Rogers. It covers the initial challenges with materials like fiberglass and Norrell, the discovery and application of Kydex, and the subsequent development of leather-lined Kydex holsters to protect firearm finishes. The discussion extends to the creation of retention levels for law enforcement and the transition to injection-molded nylon holsters, highlighting innovations in durability and non-abrasive design.

This video details the collaborative development of the Wilson Combat 47 series magazines, starting with the 47D. Bill Wilson and Bill Rogers discuss the evolution from addressing issues with early 1911 magazines to incorporating design improvements like modified feed lips, enhanced polymer followers, and more durable base pads. The discussion covers the iterative process of magazine development over generations, including adaptations for higher capacities and compact models.

This is a trailer for the "Make Ready with Bill Rogers: Reactive Pistol Shooting DVD" produced by Panteao Productions. The DVD focuses on advanced pistol shooting techniques, specifically emphasizing reactive shooting scenarios. Bill Rogers is a well-known figure in firearms training, suggesting the content will be instructional and geared towards improving defensive and practical shooting skills.