Videos tagged with Marksmanship Standards

The 'Crush the Clock' drill at Gun For Hire Range is a challenging 12-standard course designed to test shooter proficiency under pressure. Participants must pass 10 out of 12 standards, which include timed drills, reloads, one-handed shooting, and shots at various distances. This advanced training emphasizes dynamic movement, positional changes, and effective shot placement, aiming to prepare individuals for real-world defensive scenarios.

This video highlights Gun For Hire's successful completion of a full week of New Jersey CCW qualifications. It emphasizes adherence to PTC guidelines, including shooting at 50 yards (though PTC requires 25 yards) to ensure candidates are well-prepared. The range also offers firearm notary services for necessary forms and passport photos, ensuring a smooth process for applicants.

This video introduces the concept of establishing personal firearm proficiency standards, particularly for concealed carry within the Black community. The instructor emphasizes the need for measurable goals in areas like drawing from concealment, one-handed shooting, and accuracy while moving. The aim is to foster more proficient and sensible shooters by providing a framework for consistent, self-assessed training.

This video provides an expert comparison between a Ruger Mini-14 with a factory birch hardwood stock and one with a synthetic stock, alongside a custom AR-15. The speaker, a US Army Vietnam Veteran with extensive marksmanship knowledge, details accuracy results, noting the wood-stocked Mini-14 achieved sub-1 MOA. The analysis covers stock fit, trigger characteristics, and historical military accuracy standards.

This video critically examines the meaning of 'Expert' qualification in military contexts, arguing it's a baseline rather than a true measure of advanced marksmanship. It highlights how target size, range scaling, and shooting positions can influence qualification scores, using examples like the MP5 and M16A1. The content emphasizes understanding the limitations of firearms and qualification systems.

This video outlines a personal marksmanship drill focused on establishing and meeting high accuracy standards. Instructor Daniel demonstrates shooting at 5, 7, and 10 yards, aiming for progressively larger scoring rings (X, 10, and 9 respectively) on a B8 bullseye target. The emphasis is on precision and fundamentals like sight alignment and trigger control, rather than speed, encouraging viewers to set their own achievable standards.

This video debunks four common firearms myths: the M1 Garand 'ping' leading to death, the Bren gun being too accurate, the expected accuracy of World War II service rifles, and the 'Mad Minute' rapid-fire standard. It draws on historical documents and expert analysis from Bloke on the Range and Forgotten Weapons to explain the realities of firearms performance and training during that era, emphasizing that many popular beliefs are misinterpretations or exaggerations.