Videos tagged with Firearms Drill

This video introduces the 'Metal and Meat' drill, a tactical training exercise designed for engagements against adversaries wearing body armor. The drill emphasizes shifting the point of aim higher than the traditional 'High A-Zone' to bypass chest plates and achieve a disabling hit. It also covers adjustments for prone positions and the importance of accounting for optic height over bore.

John Johnson, owner and operator of Firearms Training facility in Cape Coral, Florida, introduces the Pyramid Drill. This drill focuses on building shooter confidence and accuracy by firing a specific sequence of shots (1-2-3) to form a pyramid on the target. Johnson emphasizes the importance of trusting your sight picture and manipulating the pistol to ensure rounds impact where intended, recommending starting at three yards or less.

The Dice 50 is a versatile 50-round firearms training drill designed to improve target acquisition, movement, and reload proficiency. It can be adapted for both pistol and rifle use, with or without a timer, and can incorporate additional physical challenges like calisthenics. The drill's stages are laid out in a dice pattern, emphasizing dynamic shooting and unexpected reloads.

Jeff Gonzalez of Trident Concepts demonstrates a rifle mount exercise for AR-15 users, focusing on optimizing technique for beginners. The drill involves isolating and testing variations in weak hand position, stock placement in the shoulder pocket, stock location, and grip pressure. By firing strings of five rounds with a half-second cadence, shooters can identify the optimal configuration for better weapon control and faster sight recovery.

This video details a rifle to pistol transition drill led by Navy SEAL Fred Ruiz. The drill emphasizes securing the rifle by stowing it in front of the body using the sling, while simultaneously drawing the pistol. Both hands work concurrently to transition from rifle engagement to pistol presentation, focusing on weapon flow and efficient movement.

This video demonstrates a tactical drill for effectively shooting from behind cover, emphasizing minimal exposure to the shooter. Instructors from USCCA, with guest Graeme Allen, highlight the importance of not pressing too close to the barricade to avoid exposing the firearm to an opponent who could then attempt to disarm the shooter. The drill involves engaging targets from a protected position, focusing on sight alignment within the thoracic triangle, and practicing controlled movement and reholstering.

This video provides a progressive training drill for close quarters battle (CQB) firing. It emphasizes starting with a 'rib index' position before progressing to drawing from the holster, focusing on safe support hand placement to avoid self-injury. The drill also highlights the importance of creating distance and transitioning to a two-handed grip for effective engagement.