Videos tagged with Firearms Technique

This video demonstrates a weapon retention technique for rifles, emphasizing a strong, consistent pull into the body. By gripping further forward on the rifle, a shooter can increase their control and make it significantly harder for an adversary to disarm them. The technique aims to integrate the rifle with the shooter's entire frame for enhanced stability and retention.

This video provides a tactical reload technique for a pistol when the slide locks to the rear. It emphasizes proper presentation of the firearm, efficient magazine release and replacement, and methods for chambering a new round using either the slide lock lever or an external surface. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to improve their reloading speed and efficiency under pressure.

This instructional video from Warrior Poet Society provides a rapid, step-by-step guide to achieving a proper pistol grip. It emphasizes high hand placement on the tang, proper support hand engagement for maximum control, and a secure latching mechanism below the trigger guard, preparing the shooter for presentation and firing.

This guide details the technique for mounting a cripple stock shotgun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It addresses the challenge of cross-eye dominance, explaining how the specialized stock allows a shooter to use their dominant left eye for aiming while shouldering the firearm on their right side. The curved and offset design, along with a raised cheek pad, facilitates proper alignment for improved accuracy.

This technique focuses on the knee-down shooting position, emphasizing stability and mobility. The instructor demonstrates a method of sitting on the foot with one leg straight, then using a counterweight to reduce downrange signature and increase stability when transitioning or shooting from a low profile. While beneficial for signature reduction and mobility, the technique's primary critique is potential instability if not executed correctly.

This video demonstrates a partial revolver reload technique, focusing on efficiency in a tactical situation. The instructor explains how to quickly eject only spent casings, insert new rounds, and re-engage without necessarily performing a full reload. This method is presented as a way to maintain readiness when not all chambers are empty.

This video provides an expert-level introduction to the rifle-to-pistol transition technique, taught by Retired U.S. Army Special Operations Sgt. Maj. John "Shrek" McPhee. It emphasizes efficiency, safety, and the philosophy of prioritizing a pistol draw over clearing a rifle malfunction in critical situations. The guide details the concurrent actions of jettisoning the rifle and drawing a pistol, stressing the importance of minimizing movement and utilizing gravity.

This video demonstrates the technique for shoulder firing an MG 42 machine gun. It highlights the importance of a stable stance, proper grip, and recoil management for controlling the weapon during rapid, full-auto fire. The footage includes slow-motion replays of the weapon's cycling and belt-feeding mechanism.

This guide, presented by professional Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson, details the 'Cross Method' for loading 9mm magazines. This technique is particularly useful for individuals who may struggle with the thumb strength required for traditional magazine loading, such as some female shooters. It involves a specific rolling motion to seat rounds efficiently.

Rossen Hristov from Tactical Performance Center explains that optimal pistol grip pressure is not a fixed number but an individual balance. The core principle is to use enough pressure for control, particularly with the non-dominant 'control hand,' without inducing shaking. The dominant 'shooting hand' should be firm but relaxed enough for precise trigger manipulation, with the goal of achieving a stable platform that allows for independent trigger finger movement.

This video demonstrates the process of loading and firing paper cartridges in a Colt's Third Model Dragoon revolver, replicated by Uberti. It covers using both round ball and Johnston and Dow conical bullets with a 40-grain charge of 3fg Goex powder. The demonstration includes loading techniques, application of bullet lube, capping, and firing, with a comparison of the resulting target groups.

This guide details the hip-firing technique for a Draco pistol without a brace, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter. It emphasizes the practical application of this method in hunting scenarios where traditional aiming might be difficult. The speaker, Yoki Sturrup, shares her experience, highlighting the necessity of this technique for close-quarters engagements under pressure.