Videos tagged with Firearm Confidence

This episode of Long Range Pursuit features Joseph, a seasoned outfitter, discussing the critical role of firearm confidence in hunting success. He emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and understanding your equipment, advocating for a 'shooting system' approach rather than just a rifle. The conversation highlights how reliable firearms and proper training, often facilitated by brands like Gunwerks, lead to higher success rates and ethical harvesting of game, even at extended ranges.

This guide focuses on selecting the right first firearm for new shooters, emphasizing low recoil and ease of use to build confidence. Experts like Ryan Gresham and Kevin Jarnagin from Gun Talk Media advise against starting with high-recoil options like the .410 in light frames, instead recommending versatile platforms such as the Ruger 10/22. The goal is to foster a positive and safe introduction to shooting sports.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor from Cape Coral, Florida, provides a comprehensive guide for new shooters to overcome fear and build confidence. He emphasizes that nervousness, shaky hands, and missing shots are normal. The video details techniques for proper grip, trigger control, sight alignment, and recoil management, while also highlighting the importance of safety and seeking professional instruction. Johnson encourages a focus on defensive accuracy over bullseye shooting and stresses patience with the learning process.

This video introduces a series of pistol drills designed to build shooter confidence, particularly for those with limited access to outdoor ranges. It progresses from dry-fire exercises focusing on grip acquisition and trigger control to live-fire applications. The core objective is to develop subconscious proficiency in handling and manipulating a firearm safely and effectively, emphasizing smooth trigger breaks and proper reset.

This video chronicles the intensive 30-day training journey of a complete novice to becoming a highly confident shooter. Utilizing Mantis dry-fire systems, live-fire exercises, and personalized instruction, the content aims to demonstrate the rapid progress achievable in shooting skills. It highlights how quickly significant improvements can be made from beginner to an expert level, encouraging viewers to witness the transformation.

This video emphasizes the importance of learning to disassemble and reassemble your firearm. Instructor Mike explains that understanding how your firearm comes apart builds confidence and enables basic part replacement, such as swapping barrels or recoil springs, without needing a gunsmith. Proper disassembly is presented as a fundamental skill for firearm ownership.

This video features multiple firearms trainers from Tap Rack Bang, LLC, explaining their motivations for becoming instructors. Key themes include a passion for helping people, empowering women in a male-dominated industry, and the desire to improve their own skills through teaching. One trainer highlights the importance of firearm ownership for self-defense, contrasting it with experiences in countries where access is restricted. Another emphasizes normalizing women's ownership of firearms and building their confidence.

Instructor Riley Lawson emphasizes the critical importance of mastering firearms basics for new owners. He highlights that building a strong foundation in fundamental techniques, such as proper grip, is essential before progressing to advanced training. This foundational knowledge fosters confidence, which is vital for effective use in a defense scenario.

Carolann, an instructor at TRB, emphasizes the importance of normalizing women's involvement in shooting and building confidence. She highlights that firearms training is accessible and fun, with practical applications for self-defense and everyday carry. Carolann advocates for group training settings to foster learning and accountability among shooters, especially beginners.

Avery, owner of Skip's Tactical Solutions and an Air Force instructor, emphasizes practical firearm training for civilians, focusing on building confidence and effective skills. She highlights the importance of choosing a firearm that is manageable for the shooter, advocating for platforms like the Canik TP9 SF Elite for its balance of affordability, shootability, and effectiveness. Avery also stresses the value of continuous learning and feedback for both instructors and students, particularly for older women and minorities entering the firearms community.

This video from Long Range University emphasizes the fundamental importance of range practice for long-range shooting. The core message is simple: make a plan and actively practice to build confidence in both the shooter and their equipment. It highlights the urgency of preparation, especially before hunting season, and encourages viewers to subscribe to the Gunwerks YouTube channel for more content on long shots, challenging shots, shooting tips, DIY projects, and ballistics.