Videos tagged with Mike Seeklander

This video features IDPA National Champion Mike Seeklander sharing a pro tip on acquiring a red dot sight quickly on a handgun. He discusses the advantages of red dot sights and his personal preference for carrying them. The demonstration utilizes a Wilson Combat SFX9 3.25" pistol equipped with a Trijicon RMR sight, highlighting its suitability for deep concealment, balance of weight, ruggedness, and accuracy, further enhanced by its X-Tac tread pattern for improved grip in various conditions.

IDPA Champions Mike Seeklander and Austin Proulx, dubbed 'The Young Guns', discuss current trends in gun culture, focusing on competition shooting and training. They demonstrate handgun grips and delve into the controversial topic of red dot sights on self-defense pistols. The video aims to give a voice to the next generation of firearm enthusiasts, also referencing Ken Hackathorn's "You Don't Need a Red Dot" video.

World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander demonstrates how over-aiming significantly slows down shot time. By intentionally over-verifying sight alignment, a shot time increased from 0.52 seconds to 0.87 seconds. Seeklander advises against excessive sight alignment verification at distances like 9.5 yards to improve speed without sacrificing necessary accuracy.

Mike Seeklander, an IDPA World Champion, introduces his REAP principle for evaluating carry handguns: Reliability, Ergonomics, Accuracy, and Power. He emphasizes a rigorous testing protocol, suggesting over 1000 rounds are necessary before carrying a firearm, using the Wilson Combat SFT9 as an example of a reliable 9mm option with Trak Pattern grips.

Mike Seeklander, an IDPA World Champion, details his concealed carry setup, emphasizing the Wilson Combat SFT9 and its features like high capacity and ambidextrous safety. He highlights the importance of a complete carry system, including the Precision Holsters Ultra Appendix IWB holster for effective concealment and a robust belt. Seeklander advocates for carrying a 1911-style platform for consistency with competition gear, ensuring familiar handling under stress.

This YouTube Short features IDPA World Champion Mike Seeklander sharing essential tips for shooting while moving. He demonstrates techniques for controlling lower body movement to stabilize the firearm and advises on moving at an angle. The instructional video showcases the new Wilson Combat SFT9 pistol.

World Champion Mike Seeklander provides expert instruction on shooting while moving, emphasizing lower body mechanics for stability and accuracy. Key techniques include shorter steps, heel-to-toe rolling, a narrow gate, and proper foot positioning when engaging targets at angles. The guide covers both forward and backward movement, stressing the importance of sight alignment during dynamic shooting scenarios. This advanced technique is crucial for competitive shooters and defensive applications.

This YouTube Shorts video features IDPA Champions Mike Seeklander and Austin Proulx discussing current trends in firearms training. The video focuses on practical techniques for quickly acquiring a red dot sight on a pistol, a crucial skill for competition and self-defense. Austin also shares some of the competition gear he uses. The duo aims to provide insights and a voice for the next generation of firearms enthusiasts.

The Young Guns, featuring IDPA Champions Mike Seeklander and Austin Proulx, delve into current trends in firearm training, focusing on the use of red dot optics and competition gear. They share their expertise on finding and utilizing red dots effectively and discuss the gear Austin uses for IDPA. The episode also touches on learning from each other, future aspirations for Austin, and offers three key shooting tips for aspiring gun enthusiasts. This discussion aims to provide a voice for the next generation of firearm users.

Mike Seeklander identifies a low grip as the most common handgun shooting mistake, evidenced by a gap between the hand's web and the beavertail. Achieving a proper high grip involves pushing the strong hand as high as possible on the backstrap, ensuring pressure in both the beavertail area and between the middle knuckle and trigger guard for optimal recoil control.

World Champion Mike Seeklander demonstrates essential one-handed handgun draw techniques, crucial for scenarios where a support hand is injured or occupied. He details the 'Assist Method' for strong-hand draws and specific techniques for support-hand draws, emphasizing garment clearing and grip establishment. Seeklander strongly advises rigorous dry-fire practice before live fire, highlighting safety and proficiency under stress.

This episode of "Young Guns" features IDPA Champions Mike Seeklander and Austin Proulx discussing crucial handgun topics. They delve into various handgun grip techniques and explore the evolving role of red dot sights on self-defense pistols. The discussion also touches upon their competition shooting experiences and training methodologies. The video aims to provide a voice for the next generation of firearm enthusiasts. It references Ken Hackathorn's "You Don't Need a Red Dot" and highlights the expertise of both Seeklander and Proulx, who run their own training companies.