Videos tagged with Failure Drills

This video emphasizes the critical importance of handgun reliability, especially in high-stress, life-or-death scenarios. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, stresses that cost should never be a deciding factor when selecting a carry gun. He highlights specific models known for their reliability and advises viewers to rigorously test their own firearms and equipment to ensure they are up to standard.

This video details the Las Vegas SWAT pistol qualification course, a rigorous test of shooting proficiency. The course involves multiple stages at varying distances, focusing on speed, accuracy, weapon manipulation, and transitions. Instruction is provided by former Tier 1 special operations operators, offering expert insights into tactical shooting standards.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of magazine management and reliability testing, particularly for platforms like the H&K MP5. The instructors demonstrate how to use color-coded tape and markings to differentiate between duty and training magazines, and how to systematically test magazines for consistent feeding, especially with hollow-point ammunition. They highlight that many perceived firearm reliability issues, particularly with hollow points in MP5s, may stem from aftermarket or 'copy' magazines rather than the firearm itself.

This video provides an in-depth review of the new Springfield Armory Echelon striker-fired pistol. The presenter, Roger Barrera from QVO Tactical, along with guests Gabe and Landon, conduct live-fire testing, including accuracy drills, build drills, and failure drills. The review highlights the Echelon's impressive out-of-the-box trigger, modularity with its central operating group and variable interface system for optics, and ambidextrous features. The team experienced no malfunctions over approximately 550 rounds in hot weather, praising its reliability and shootability.

Joel Persinger, 'The Gun Guy', reviews the Cross Industries 10/10 Cross Mag, a modular 10-round magazine designed for restrictive states like California. He highlights its reliable performance, ease of disassembly and reassembly for various configurations, and suitability for prone shooting. The primary drawback identified is the potential for the base of the magazine to collect dirt when placed on the ground, which could cause feeding issues.

This YouTube video from TRB Training provides an overview of their Orange County Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course in California. It demonstrates range training exercises, including the five-point presentation, control pairs, hammer pairs, and failure drills, conducted at 3, 5, and 7 yards. The course aims to prepare individuals to obtain a valid CCW certificate from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, covering all necessary qualifications and information to pass the CCW test. The description also outlines the basic requirements for obtaining a CCW license, such as good moral character, good cause, residency, and completion of an acceptable firearms training course, welcoming beginners.

This training focuses on advanced combat pistol and carbine skills, including one-handed shooting, failure drills, and transitioning between platforms. It emphasizes close-quarters combat applications and incorporates night shooting with weapon-mounted lights. The course is designed to build upon foundational pistol skills and apply them to carbine use.

This guide outlines a training regimen for the Mossberg MC2c, incorporating drills from Gunsite Academy. It emphasizes dry fire, controlled pairs, malfunction clearing, and stress-shooting scenarios. The training focuses on evaluating the pistol's ergonomics and recoil management for concealed carry and personal defense applications.

This video introduces the Kit Badger Anatomy Targets (KBATs), designed to provide a more anatomically accurate representation of the human form for firearms training compared to existing targets. The creator, Ivan from Kit Badger, explains the need for realistic targets, especially for drills like failure drills and understanding rifle offset and height over bore. The KBATs are presented as a solution to the size and indicator issues found in other popular anatomical targets.