Videos tagged with Cover Usage

This video features Nikko Ortiz reacting to bodycam footage of a police shootout. The analysis covers suspect apprehension, firearm engagement, and post-incident procedures. Ortiz, a former military member, provides experienced commentary on tactical decisions, weapon systems like the AR-15 with LPVOs, and police protocols.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC provides a crucial technique for firearm stability. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, explains why resting the barrel on cover is detrimental. Instead, support should always be placed on the handguard, leveraging the rifle's construction for better accuracy and control. The AR-15 style rifle is used to illustrate this principle.

This video from Trench Grenade provides tactical insights on how to avoid losing a gunfight, primarily within a Minecraft server context but with real-world applicability. Key takeaways include managing fear to maintain mobility, prioritizing accuracy over mere volume of fire, the importance of sufficient and common ammunition, effective communication, gaining fire superiority, strategic movement, and the necessity of reliable gear and equipment. The overarching principle emphasized is survival, not just winning.

This video showcases a 3-year transformation in tactical shooting skills, moving from static cover shooting with an AR-15 to dynamic movement and weapon transitions. The shooter demonstrates significant improvement in efficiency and proficiency, highlighting the results of dedicated training. The progression illustrates advanced techniques for engaging targets while on the move and transitioning between primary and secondary firearms.

This analysis breaks down a real-world defensive shooting incident in Puerto Rico, offering tactical insights from John Correia of Active Self Protection. It covers crucial defensive concepts such as maintaining situational awareness, effective use of cover, proper weapon handling, and the critical distinction between aimed and emotional firing. The video also highlights the importance of avoiding the pursuit of fleeing suspects and promotes the Mantis Laser Academy for essential dry-fire training.

This guide focuses on improving IDPA stage times by adopting USPSA-inspired techniques. Key strategies include avoiding 'crowding cover' for faster position entry/exit, maintaining balanced stance for efficient transitions, and practicing safe gun handling while moving. The video emphasizes utilizing 'dead time' during draws and reloads, efficient stage planning, and thorough mental rehearsal to achieve subconscious operation and reduce overall stage times.

This video provides expert-level tactical insights from John Correia of Active Self Protection, focusing on low-light engagements. It details the importance of high candela flashlights for penetrating photonic barriers and emphasizes proper light indexing techniques to maintain situational awareness and avoid self-illumination. The analysis also covers trigger finger discipline under stress and effective use of cover.

This guide, presented by Kevin Mlowski of Concealed Carry Magazine, details the effective use of cover during a firefight. Key principles include maintaining a minimum distance of three feet from cover, understanding its visual protection zone, and minimizing body exposure when engaging targets. The advice is underscored by a cautionary example from the Dallas police ambush, highlighting the dangers of being too close to cover.

This video details a force-on-force training exercise simulating an ATV ambush. Professional tactical instructor Chris Cerino guides a concealed carry permit holder through using a Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi ATV as cover. The training emphasizes the importance of cover, transitioning to a backup firearm, and avoiding premature engagement.

This video demonstrates how to clear a double feed malfunction on an AR-15, emphasizing the 'rip, rack, reload' method. It also covers proper use of cover during weapon manipulation, advising against exposing oneself while reloading and suggesting taking a knee for better concealment. The instructor highlights the importance of maintaining a low profile behind cover.