Videos tagged with Combat Shooting

This video details the 'Rifle Now Drill,' a demanding shooting exercise requiring shooters to fire 30 rounds from a rifle (one in the chamber, 29 in the magazine) within 13 seconds, followed by a reload and one additional shot. All 31 rounds must impact a specific target area. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and efficient magazine management under pressure, with a focus on maintaining tight shot groups at a close distance.

This video details the 'Check Drill,' an advanced firearms training exercise designed to integrate pistol and rifle skills under pressure. It emphasizes the critical combat scenario where a rifle may become inoperable, requiring a swift transition to a pistol, followed by the ability to quickly re-establish the rifle as the primary weapon. The drill highlights the importance of safe pistol re-holstering and efficient rifle reloads, simulating real-world tactical engagements.

This video demonstrates a critical firearm transition technique from rifle to pistol, emphasizing its application when time, distance, and cover are compromised within 25 meters. The instructor details a controlled method for rotating the primary weapon out of the workspace while drawing the secondary, followed by engaging the threat and then performing reloads on both weapons to maintain readiness. The drill highlights the importance of situational awareness and controlled weapon handling under pressure.

This video demonstrates a strong-hand pistol reload technique, focusing on efficient magazine changes when the slide locks to the rear. It covers proper firearm presentation, magazine release, re-holstering, acquiring a fresh magazine, insertion, and racking the slide using various methods. The instruction emphasizes maintaining a stable and aggressive shooting stance throughout the process.

This drill, demonstrated by a Green Beret, focuses on dynamic target engagement and movement. Key elements include identifying threats from various directions, adapting shooting platforms based on foot position without adjustment, and incorporating varied engagement rhythms. Crucially, it emphasizes maintaining strict muzzle awareness and safety protocols when operating near a partner.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of consistent holster placement and firearm grip in combat shooting scenarios. It details a technique for establishing a proper grip by starting slightly low and sliding the hand forward, which allows for correction if the initial placement is too far forward or backward. This method ensures a perfect grip at the 'moment of truth' when it's needed most.

This video demonstrates the 'Tap Rack' immediate action drill for clearing common pistol malfunctions. The instructor emphasizes that regardless of the specific malfunction, the tap, rack, and get back in the fight procedure should be the immediate response to a failure to fire. This technique relies on muscle memory to quickly resolve issues and return to a ready state.

This video demonstrates a 'Turning Drill' often used in military firearms training, specifically by Green Berets. The drill emphasizes efficient movement and target engagement based on the direction of turn. A key takeaway is the importance of performing a tactical or slide-lock reload to ensure the firearm is ready for immediate follow-up actions, reinforcing the habit of ending a drill with a full magazine.

This video demonstrates a dynamic shooting drill focused on developing a stable, aggressive stance and effective movement. The instructor emphasizes maintaining a wide base with bent knees, separating upper body shooting actions from lower body locomotion, and returning to a ready stance after movement. The drill aims to ingrain positive habits for shooting while moving, highlighting that even subtle body shifts can be beneficial.

This video demonstrates the Special Forces Check Drill, a critical training exercise for maintaining offensive capability when a rifle runs dry. It involves firing two rounds, transitioning to a pistol for one shot, assessing the rifle, and then performing a tactical reload to continue engaging the target. The drill emphasizes speed and efficiency in weapon manipulation under stress.

This drill focuses on transitioning between shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) while incorporating the use of a Low-Powered Variable Optic (LPVO). A key element is practicing magnification adjustment during the transition to prone, highlighting the tactical advantage of quickly adapting to different engagement distances. The drill emphasizes controlled fire and positional proficiency.

This interview with Ken Hackathorn delves into the history and impact of Gunsite Academy and its founder, Jeff Cooper. It highlights Cooper's pioneering role in combat shooting, the development of the Gunsite 250 course, and the enduring legacy of the 1911 pistol. The discussion also touches on the survivalist movement's influence and the importance of professional firearms training for self-defense.