Videos tagged with FBI SWAT

This Master Class episode with Ken Hackathorn, a highly respected firearms instructor, emphasizes that mindset is the most critical aspect of self-defense, superseding technical shooting skills. Hackathorn breaks down mindset into three pillars: situational awareness, decision-making under stress, and combat marksmanship, offering practical advice for each.

Larry Vickers provides an expert-level review of the Springfield Custom Shop Professional 1911 in 9mm. He details its history as the FBI SWAT 'Bureau Model,' its premium features like a match-grade ramped barrel and Novak tritium sights, and discusses the growing appeal of 9mm in the 1911 platform. The review highlights the pistol's robust construction and suitability for demanding professional use.

This master class episode, led by expert instructor Ken Hackathorn, details the critical retention shooting technique. It emphasizes practicing at close distances ('bad breath distance') where real-world attacks often occur. The drill focuses on a three-step sequence: Lock, Look, and Press, with a strong emphasis on proper indexing against the torso for consistency and aligning the head and gun. Hackathorn, with extensive experience instructing elite units, provides a professional and serious approach to mastering this vital defensive skill.

This video details a church security qualification drill led by Ken Hackathorn, an instructor with extensive FBI SWAT and U.S. SOCOM experience. The drill simulates real-world scenarios requiring a seated start, rapid threat identification, movement to a dominant position, concealed draw, and precise firing under time pressure. Hackathorn emphasizes that accuracy is paramount, as every shot has legal consequences, with a goal of completing the drill in under 5 seconds.