Videos tagged with Drill Execution

This drill, adapted from the pistol El Prez, tests a shooter's ability to rapidly switch rifle shoulders for engagement, simulating breaking cover in CQB scenarios. It emphasizes muscle memory for smooth transitions under time and accuracy constraints, requiring all 12 shots to be hits within 9 seconds at 7 meters.

This video demonstrates a rapid-fire shooting drill executed by a professional firearms instructor from Regular Guy Training LLC. The drill involves engaging multiple targets, including steel plates, and performing an efficient slide-lock reload under time pressure. The instructor emphasizes accuracy, confirming all shots landed in the 'A' zone of the silhouette targets within a 7.31-second par time.

This video details a 1,000-round burndown test on a Staccato C2 pistol, progressing from 10,000 to 11,000 rounds. The instructor conducts various drills including 'One Reload Three,' 'Doubles,' and accuracy tests at 50 meters, while documenting malfunctions and potential equipment issues, particularly with magazines. The content emphasizes practical shooting application and firearm performance under stress.

This video demonstrates the Texas Star drill, a challenging shooting exercise. It features a competition between a pistol shooter and a former member of the U.S. Shooting Team using a rifle. The drill highlights the speed and accuracy required to engage multiple targets efficiently, with the rifle shooter ultimately winning due to superior performance.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor with extensive experience, explains why most gun owners plateau and how to overcome it. He emphasizes the importance of structured training, deliberate practice, and understanding fundamental shooting mechanics like trigger control and weapon manipulation. Key takeaways include focusing on quality over quantity of shots, analyzing performance through target marking, and the benefits of dry firing and consistent practice.

This video details the Wendy's 4 for 4 Drill, a challenging test of speed eating and shooting proficiency. Participants must consume a Wendy's 4 for 4 meal (cheeseburger, fries, nuggets, sprite) and then engage a target 40 yards away with a battle rifle, all within 40 seconds. The drill emphasizes rapid consumption and immediate transition to accurate shooting under extreme time pressure.

This video demonstrates the '4 Aces' drill, contrasting active and passive aiming techniques. It highlights the use of an optic for passive aiming versus an IR illuminator for active aiming, emphasizing the importance of training both methods for comprehensive proficiency. The drill involves timed shooting sequences with reloads and target checks.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Carry Comp covers a 200-round initial assessment in frigid Midwest conditions. The firearm demonstrated excellent accuracy across various distances, with particular praise for its compensated recoil reduction and the Performance Center trigger. The review includes extensive live-fire drills to evaluate reliability, accuracy, and handling under stress.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of consistent training and self-improvement for firearm owners. Instructor Clint Morgan stresses that physical conditioning, regular range practice, and understanding the foundational principles of American rights are essential. He advocates for a proactive approach, urging viewers to avoid excuses and actively engage in training and education to become assets rather than liabilities.

This guide details a rigorous 4000-round stress test and training drill involving the Staccato XC, P, and CS pistols, conducted by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS. The session focuses on evaluating reliability with various ammunition types and magazine configurations, alongside executing high-speed shooting drills. Botkin, a recognized industry figure with extensive range experience, provides critical insights into the performance and practical application of these 2011-platform firearms.

This video discusses the idea that training with a 2011 handgun might make a shooter 'lazy,' with Ben Stoeger arguing it's just as demanding as a Glock, albeit in different ways. He emphasizes that pushing performance limits with any platform is key, and that a 2011's speed can actually raise the bar for shooters. The discussion also touches on the optics of teaching with different firearms, particularly for introductory classes.

This GLOCK University episode, led by an experienced instructor, details techniques for shooting while moving forward and backward. Key principles include maintaining a heel-to-toe gait and using knees as shock absorbers for forward movement, and employing a toe-drag technique for backward movement to maintain ground contact and safety. The instructor emphasizes allowing optics to function naturally and correcting shooting errors by recognizing mistakes and adjusting technique.