Videos tagged with Defensive Pistol Training

This video emphasizes practical, minimalist approaches to concealed carry gear, advising against unnecessary or overly specialized equipment. It highlights the importance of reliable firearm function over aftermarket modifications, advocating for extensive live-fire testing (250 rounds) to ensure dependability. The discussion also covers the practicalities of carrying spare ammunition and the benefits of red dot sights for improving shooting performance.

This video features Ken Campbell of Gunsite Academy discussing the evolution of firearms training, the philosophy behind Gunsite's approach, and their current offerings. Campbell emphasizes that Gunsite's training, founded by Jeff Cooper, has continuously evolved to incorporate modern technology like pistol-mounted optics and new firearm platforms such as the Glock. He highlights the importance of a balanced fighting stance over rigid adherence to specific named stances and details the Gunsite Glock service pistol, a collaboration with Glock and Davidson's, designed for reliability and affordability. The discussion also touches on the role of competition as a stress inoculation for defensive training and the comprehensive range of courses offered, from pistol to extreme long-range rifle and tactical medicine.

This defensive pistol training course humbled the instructor, highlighting the importance of consistent dry fire and range practice. Key takeaways include the necessity of training for close-quarters engagements, understanding holster selection, and the realization that perceived proficiency can lead to mistakes. The instruction emphasized fundamentals over competition-style grouping for self-defense scenarios.