Videos tagged with Handgun Training

This drill, demonstrated by Ben Stoeger, focuses on improving target acquisition and shooting while moving by using vision barriers (barrels) to obscure targets. The core principle is to visually hunt for targets and react to their appearance, rather than fixating on the sight. Maintaining consistent shooting mechanics and avoiding over-confirmation of the sight picture are key to success.

This video reviews various subscriber firearms, focusing on popular Glock models like the 43X, 19 Gen 5, and 45. It highlights the significance of the new OEM 15-round magazines for the Glock 43X, discussing their impact on concealed carry and comparing them to aftermarket solutions. The presenter also touches on firearm modifications, the legality of certain accessories like vertical grips and switches, and offers opinions on optimal EDC setups.

This video provides essential firearms safety instructions and basic shooting techniques for beginners. It emphasizes the fundamental rules of firearm handling, including always assuming a gun is loaded, maintaining muzzle discipline, and keeping a finger off the trigger. The guide also covers proper shooting stance, sight alignment, and trigger control for accurate shooting.

This video documents a USPSA competition day featuring the Atlas Artemis pistol. The shooter, Reno May, provides insights into his performance on various stages, including classifier stages shot from concealment. He discusses his accuracy, speed, and areas for improvement, highlighting the capabilities of the Atlas Artemis and offering advice on movement and visual patience during competition.

This guide breaks down the essential gear and associated costs for handgun training, emphasizing quality and smart spending. Speaker Brenton Sensenig, CMO of TA Targets, advises prioritizing a reliable firearm, holster, and training tools over excessive accessories. A basic setup can cost around $680, with a more complete package including optics and lights reaching $1,240. Ammunition and essential training aids like timers and protective gear add to the overall investment, with a comprehensive starter kit estimated at under $1,200.

This guide details how to effectively use self-healing targets from Infinity Targets during range days, particularly when facing adverse weather conditions like rain. Traditional cardboard targets are shown to be ineffective when wet, leading to the recommendation of durable, self-healing alternatives. The video demonstrates shooting drills with these targets, highlighting their resilience to handgun rounds and their suitability for continued training regardless of weather. Instruction emphasizes safe firearm handling and the use of proper PPE.

This video demonstrates the Criss Cross Drill, an advanced handgun training exercise focusing on rapid target transitions and efficient movement. The drill involves engaging multiple targets from different positions, emphasizing speed and accuracy. The operator, equipped with tactical gear including a plate carrier and drop-leg holster, showcases proficient manipulation and reloading techniques, highlighting the utility of accessories like red dot sights and weapon lights.

This video demonstrates advanced reloading techniques for both a suppressed lever-action rifle and a large-frame revolver, as performed by an experienced shooter. It showcases rapid firing drills on steel targets, emphasizing proficient firearm manipulation and the use of a shot timer for performance tracking. The content highlights practical application of speed reloads and sustained fire, suitable for intermediate to advanced shooters looking to improve their efficiency under pressure.

Lead Firearms Instructor Joel Park identifies the Walther PDP (5-inch polymer model with Dynamic Performance Trigger) as his top handgun choice. He details its advantages for high-round-count training, ease of shooting, and maintenance compared to metal-framed pistols. The video also covers specific modifications and setup preferences for the PDP, including grip enhancements and recoil spring changes.

This entry synthesizes expert insights on the Sig Sauer P320, particularly focusing on its California-compliant variants and the speaker's confidence in carrying it. It covers the specific features required for CA compliance, such as loaded chamber indicators and magazine disconnects, and highlights the additional safety layer provided by California DOJ drop testing. The guide also touches upon safe carrying methods like OWB and AIWB, emphasizing personal comfort and risk assessment for everyday carry.

This guide, based on insights from firearms instructor Joel Park, emphasizes a process-focused approach to shooting practice over an outcome-focused one. Park, an expert with extensive experience, details how fixating on split times or scores can hinder progress. He advocates for analyzing the mechanics of each shot, grip, sight alignment, and recoil management to achieve true skill development. This method is crucial for improving performance in drills like the Bill Drill and Doubles Drill, ultimately leading to more consistent and effective shooting.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes a remarkable incident where a woman on a scooter fought off multiple armed carjackers in Cucuta, Colombia. It emphasizes the critical role of attitude and training in self-defense, while also discussing the risks of resistance versus compliance. The video also features the Mantis Titan X smart laser training pistol as a sponsor.