Videos tagged with Gunsight Academy

This video discusses 'soft focus shooting,' a technique where the shooter shifts their primary visual attention from a hard focus on the front sight to the target. While traditional doctrine emphasizes extreme front sight focus, this method suggests allowing sights to appear in the line of sight while concentrating on the target. It's presented as a potential adaptation for shooters experiencing vision changes or as a complementary technique, particularly for those transitioning to red dot sights.

This episode of the Guns Magazine Podcast features an interview with Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsight Academy, discussing extensive facility upgrades and new training programs. The conversation highlights new buildings, expanded parking, and the introduction of 'Day Zero' classes for new gun owners. It also details the upcoming 40th annual Gunsight Alumni Shoot (Gas Match), a fundraising event for the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation.

This guide details the proper mounting procedure for pistol-mounted optics, emphasizing the use of specific tools like inch-pound torque wrenches and Loctite 248. It stresses the importance of dry fitting, degreasing, incremental torquing, and a 24-hour curing period to ensure reliability. The content also touches on zeroing strategies, optic types (open vs. closed emitter), and routine maintenance for pistol optics, drawing on the expertise of Gunsight Academy instructor Eric Gelhouse.

Ken Campbell, Operations Director at Gunsight Training Academy, discusses their comprehensive training programs, including the Citizen Response to Active Shooter course, Church Defense, and upcoming School Defense courses. He emphasizes the importance of historical analysis, team tactics, and individual preparedness in active killer scenarios. Campbell also touches on the Dunning-Kruger effect in firearms proficiency and the necessity of realistic training beyond basic marksmanship.

This video demonstrates techniques for clearing a house using a shotgun, emphasizing proper stance and movement within confined spaces. The instructor highlights common mistakes, such as squatting too low, and advocates for a more balanced and mobile posture. The training was conducted at Gunsight Academy using a Remington Tac 14 shotgun.

This video from Gunsight Academy, featuring instructor Charlie McN, emphasizes the 'Combat Triad' of Marksmanship, Gun Handling, and Mindset for effective shooting readiness. It details the importance of a proactive mindset, using a color code (White, Yellow, Orange, Red) to illustrate levels of awareness and preparedness in self-defense scenarios. The core message is that mental readiness and situational awareness are as crucial as technical shooting skills.