Videos tagged with Brantley Merriam

This video highlights new tactical programs from Adaptiv Defense, including a 2-3 day CQB course for active shooter response led by former Army Special Operations personnel Jesse Sinkov. The training is designed for both individual officers and church security teams, emphasizing practical skills in a shoot house environment with both pistol and carbine. The programs are part of an expanded curriculum run by Brantley Merriam and others.

This entry details strategies and performance insights from a major USPSA match, featuring insights from competitive shooters Lucas Botkin and Brantley Merriam. It covers essential elements like stage planning, grip consistency, reload efficiency, and mental preparation, offering valuable lessons for competitive shooters. The analysis highlights how even experienced competitors can face fundamental challenges under match pressure.

This video demonstrates a speed reload drill comparing Lucas Botkin and Brantley Merriam. It highlights the importance of efficient magazine changes and weapon manipulation under time pressure. The drill involves firing, executing a tactical reload, and resuming fire, with shot timers used to quantify performance. Lucas Botkin, a recognized instructor, acknowledges Brantley Merriam's superior speed in this particular drill.

This comprehensive guide details advanced dry fire techniques for improving shooting proficiency without live ammunition, drawing on the expertise of USPSA Grand Master Brantley Merriam and T.REX ARMS' Lucas Botkin. It emphasizes consistent grip, precise trigger control, and efficient target transitions, highlighting dry fire as the most critical training method for competitive shooters. The guide also warns against unnecessary training gadgets, advocating for a minimalist approach with essential tools like a firearm, holster, and shot timer.