Videos tagged with Marksmanship Principles

This video emphasizes that the shooter is responsible for determining the optimal sequence for completing a course of fire based on their individual skill and perceived capability. The instructor highlights the 'built-in ambiguity' in many courses, allowing for personalized strategy development rather than a single prescribed method.

This video challenges the common firearms industry belief that speed and accuracy are mutually exclusive. It argues that efficiency, not just smoothness, should be the primary goal in shooting. The instructor emphasizes that a fast, accurate shot, even if not perfectly smooth, is superior to a slow, precise shot that takes too long.

Hickok45, a firearms educator with high authority, discusses the significant discrepancies between how firearms are portrayed in movies and their real-world operation. He highlights how cinematic tropes create unrealistic expectations for new shooters, particularly concerning accuracy and speed. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding actual marksmanship principles over Hollywood's dramatized depictions.

Joey Jones, a Fox News contributor and veteran, shares his experience transitioning to left-handed shooting and developing left-eye dominance after sustaining injuries. He emphasizes consistent practice, closing the non-dominant eye, and patience as key elements for adapting to new shooting mechanics, particularly in hunting scenarios. His insights stem from personal experience and military marksmanship training.

This video demonstrates the process of long-range rifle shooting, specifically focusing on achieving accuracy at distances up to 1000 meters. It highlights the importance of proper zeroing, understanding ballistics, and applying marksmanship fundamentals. The demonstration features Senator Migz Zubiri successfully hitting targets at various extended ranges, showcasing his quick learning ability under expert instruction.

Drawing on 3.5 years and over 300,000 rounds, Miles from Tactical Hyve shares six key lessons for more effective firearms training. He emphasizes prioritizing deliberate practice over attending numerous classes, focusing on one weapon platform at a time, and specializing in a single training style (e.g., competitive shooting) to build proficiency faster. The advice also includes understanding underlying principles over debating techniques, learning from competitive shooters early, and engaging in force-on-force training from the outset for realistic scenario preparedness.

This video demonstrates the principles of designated marksman rifle (DMR) marksmanship, focusing on engaging targets at extended ranges (100-500 meters). It covers proper scope usage, trigger control techniques like the 'squeeze' and 'empty lung' method for breath holding, and the importance of consistency for accurate fire. The instruction emphasizes achieving hits at distances up to half a kilometer using standard ammunition.

This video, featuring Rossen Ristof of Tactical Performance Center, breaks down kinesthetic efficiency into five core principles for shooting: Consolidated Action, Economy of Motion, Management of Momentum, Sufficient Effort, and Elimination of Hesitation. These principles aim to enhance speed and accuracy by optimizing physical movements during firearm manipulations, making them crucial for both competition and defensive shooting scenarios.

This video details the fundamental principles of marksmanship, emphasizing the importance of building a stable shooting position ('building your house'). Instructor Dave Konesick explains how to progress through different shooting positions (prone, sitting, kneeling, standing) and the necessity of achieving multiple points of contact for stability. The core objective is to minimize reticle movement, which is crucial for accurate shots, especially in hunting scenarios.

The TPC Gripster Challenge is a drill designed to focus on efficient grip and stance for rapid, accurate handgun engagement. It emphasizes controlling muzzle flip and recoil through proper technique, with a par time of 2.5 seconds for six shots at 4 yards. The drill's target is designed to help diagnose grip and stance issues based on shot grouping.

Instruction from Miles of Tactical Hyve emphasizes that the fundamental principle of a straight-to-the-rear trigger pull is paramount for accuracy, overriding specific finger placement debates. While individual anatomy may influence optimal placement for achieving this principle, the core focus should remain on consistent, controlled trigger manipulation. This principle-based approach is advocated over rigid technique adherence for long-term shooting proficiency.

This video details the FTW Ranch's SAM (Sportsmen All-weather All-terrain Marksmanship) course, focusing on ethical hunting and long-range shooting proficiency. Key takeaways include understanding environmental limitations, mastering the concept of acceptable reticle movement for ethical shots, and the importance of trigger control and wind reading. The course emphasizes making one-shot kills and avoiding wounded animals, even at extended ranges, by knowing personal and equipment capabilities.