Videos tagged with Flat Range Training

This video provides practical firearm training drills focusing on accuracy and speed at various distances. It details the 'Body Armor Defeat' drill (2 chest, 1 head, 2 groin) and the 'Mozamb beak' drill (2 chest, 1 head), explaining the tactical rationale behind targeting specific anatomical areas. The instructor also offers a comparative analysis of Glock Gen 3 and Gen 5 models.

This training focuses on 'bridge drills' designed to transition shooters from static flat range proficiency to dynamic, real-world 360/720 environments. The drills emphasize movement around obstacles, navigating barricades, and processing the surrounding environment, including teammates, to prepare for complex CQB scenarios. It moves beyond simply holding a perfect body position to actively engaging targets while on the move and aware of the surroundings.

This video demonstrates the SIG Connect app as an efficient tool for firearms training, particularly for overcoming training ruts on the flat range. It highlights the app's ability to provide structured drills, including build and reload drills, and emphasizes the importance of proper target setup for optimal performance. The system is presented as a valuable bridge between dry-fire practice and live-fire confirmation.

Chuck Pressburg discusses the 'No Fail Rifle' class, emphasizing practical application of external ballistics and the impact of height over bore on zeroing. The course focuses on real-world data collection, teaching shooters how to account for bullet drop and make accurate holds at various distances. It also delves into the critical, often overlooked, issue of zero shift caused by different shooting platforms like bipods, barricades, and magazine rests, highlighting the importance of understanding how mechanical stress affects accuracy.

This video details a 1000-round reliability test of a Staccato C2 pistol equipped with a Holosun 507k optic. The instructor, Trench Grenade, emphasizes a one-take approach to showcase the pistol's performance under heavy use in South Carolina heat. Key observations include consistent accuracy and the absence of traditional malfunctions, though frequent failures to lock back with 20-round magazines were noted as a significant concern.

This segment from a podcast interview emphasizes the critical importance of practical, force-on-force training over mere gear acquisition or static range practice. John Lovell, a firearms instructor and author, argues that simulated combat scenarios are essential for developing true gunfighting proficiency, contrasting them with the limitations of traditional flat range drills. The discussion also touches on prioritizing financial stability and marriage over expensive firearm upgrades for those in different life stages.

This guide details advanced AK-47 and AK-74 drills from Tactical Rifleman, focusing on tactical reloads and transitions. Instruction emphasizes mastering the 'click' reload due to the AK platform's lack of a last-round bolt hold open, comparing different charging methods. It also covers a complex 'Check Drill' involving rifle-to-handgun transitions and back, highlighting efficiency and tactical application.