Videos tagged with Double Alpha Academy

This video details Joe Farewell's '4-Way Reload' dryfire drill, crucial for USPSA competition preparation. It emphasizes mastering reloads during forward, backward, and lateral movement, focusing on efficient vision shifts and grip mechanics. The drill utilizes weighted and plastic training magazines to simulate match conditions and improve speed and consistency.

This video serves as a beginner's guide to getting started in IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) competitive shooting. It highlights IDPA as an excellent starting point for aspiring pistol shooters looking to grow their skills in dynamic pistol competition. The creator explains the "lay of the land" and directs viewers to PractiScore for finding local matches. The video also features mentions and thank-yous to sponsors and provides discount codes for various gear and services, including Double Alpha Academy, Optics Planet, Axil Hearing Protection, Buffalo Creek, LOK Grips, Modern Spartan Systems, WarbirdPro, and AceXR. Safety disclaimers regarding firearm handling and demonstration are prominently included, emphasizing that all firearms are for informational purposes and all shooting is conducted safely by trained professionals on approved ranges. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author.

This video from SHOT Show 2025 introduces the new Auto Case Sorter from Double Alpha Academy. While mentioning updates to mag pouches and chronographs, the case sorter is highlighted as the show's standout for bulk pistol reloaders, especially those using an auto drive. The creator also promotes several sponsors with discount codes for Optics Planet, Axil Hearing Protection, LOK Grips, WarbirdPro, and AceXR.

This video challenges the practicality of the Desert Eagle .50 AE in USPSA competition, highlighting its significant disadvantages like heavy recoil, low capacity (7 rounds), and weight. Despite impressive accuracy at 25 yards, the firearm's physical demands, slow reloads, and difficult safety manipulation make it unsuitable for serious competition, though it's celebrated as a 'king of meme guns' for a unique experience.

This video reviews the Double Alpha Academy Flex holster, a 2022 update to their Alpha X model, aimed at competitive race gun users. The description highlights the importance of proper gear and provides affiliate links for recommended products including holsters from Harry's Holsters and Ghost Holsters, as well as eye protection from Gatorz and hearing protection from AXIL. The content creator emphasizes their use of this gear for video production and shares their backup Odysee channel due to potential YouTube restrictions on firearm content.

This video details essential gear for USPSA and IPSC competition, focusing on belts, holsters, and magazine pouches. It highlights brands like Double Alpha Academy, Ghost, and Safariland, discussing modularity and discipline-specific preferences. The content emphasizes the trade-offs between speed and retention in holster design and the importance of adjustable magazine pouches.

This video review focuses on the new Double Alpha Academy (DAA) Max Michel signature model competition holster, designed for carry optics. The reviewer highlights the holster's features and provides links to recommended gear, including their own merchandise and other holsters. The description also emphasizes the importance of safe firearm handling and legal product use, while mentioning potential YouTube restrictions on gun content and directing viewers to an Odysee backup channel. Production gear used by the creator is also listed.

World Champion JJ Racaza details his competition belt setup for optimal efficiency. He emphasizes consistent holster placement using a forearm-to-magwell index point for a repeatable draw. Magazine pouches are positioned at the front and angled to maintain a straight wrist during reloads, utilizing open-front designs for faster magazine acquisition and insertion.

This short showcases high-performance 'Space Guns' from the Open Division at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011-style pistols, specialized race holsters from brands like Safariland and Double Alpha Academy, and features a first-person view of a shooter using a frame-mounted red dot optic during a stage. The video emphasizes the advanced technology and customization involved in top-tier competition handguns.

This video provides a review of the Double Alpha Academy (DAA) Lynx belt, highlighting its innovative plastic construction as a significant advancement in competition belt design. The reviewer emphasizes its potential to redefine inner/outer belt systems, noting the departure from traditional materials may require user adjustment. The description also includes extensive affiliate links for various firearm accessories, optics, and gear, as well as links to the creator's alternative platforms and merchandise.

This video features an interview with Saul Kirsch, owner of Double Alpha Academy and a former high-level USPSA/IPSC competitor. They discuss what it takes to become a sponsored shooter in today's landscape. The description also highlights Saul's experience in practical pistol shooting, Double Alpha's premium gear, and mentions alternative platforms for gun content due to potential YouTube restrictions. Several product links are included for optics, holsters, and hearing protection.

This video reviews the Double Alpha Academy (DAA) Alpha X holster, highlighting its aluminum construction as a luxury alternative to plastic holsters. The reviewer emphasizes the holster's heft and presence, which inspire confidence, particularly for supporting a 2011 race gun. The Alpha X is designed for USPSA and IPSC competition. The video also includes mentions of various red dot sights, weapon-mounted lights, hearing protection, and other shooting-related accessories, with affiliate links provided. The creator also directs viewers to their Odysee channel and Patreon.