Videos tagged with Mike Seeklander

Instruction from Mike Seeklander of Wilson Combat on the critical technique of presenting a firearm equipped with a red dot sight. Seeklander emphasizes that unlike iron sights, red dots require a precise, consistent angle of presentation to ensure the dot is visible within the optic's window. Mastering this technique allows for rapid sight acquisition and can also aid in finding backup iron sights if needed.

World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander demonstrates how over-aiming significantly slows down your shot time. By intentionally over-verifying sight alignment, a shot that took 0.52 seconds increased to 0.87 seconds. He advises that perfect sight alignment is unnecessary at close distances (9.5 yards), and focusing on a sufficient sight picture allows for faster, accurate shots. This technique is crucial for improving speed in competitive shooting and self-defense scenarios.

This video provides an expert-level overview of evaluating a handgun for concealed carry, presented by IDPA World Champion Mike Seeklander. He introduces his REAP principle (Reliability, Ergonomics, Accuracy, Power) as a framework for assessment. Seeklander emphasizes rigorous reliability testing, citing his personal standard of over 1000 rounds before carrying a firearm, and highlights specific features of the Wilson Combat SFT9, such as its Trak Pattern grip.

This guide details Mike Seeklander's preferred everyday carry (EDC) setup, featuring the Wilson Combat SFT9 handgun and Precision Holsters. Seeklander, an IDPA World Champion and professional instructor, emphasizes the importance of a complete carry system, including the holster, magazine pouch, and belt, for effective concealment and reliability. He highlights the SFT9's features, such as its solid frame, high capacity, and ambidextrous safety, and explains his rationale for carrying a 1911-style platform for consistency with competition gear.

This guide details essential techniques for shooting while moving, as demonstrated by expert Mike Seeklander. It emphasizes proper body mechanics for stability, including lowering your center of gravity and adopting a narrow gait. The advice covers both dry fire and live fire practice, recommending the use of cones for structured drills. Instruction from a firearms expert like Mike Seeklander provides valuable insights into advanced shooting skills.

This guide details how to effectively shoot while moving, drawing on the expertise of World Champion Mike Seeklander. It covers crucial lower body mechanics, including footwork and stance adjustments, to maintain stability and accuracy during dynamic movement. Seeklander emphasizes practicing these techniques through dry fire before live fire drills on an outdoor range.

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 provides expert instruction on essential one-handed handgun draw techniques, crucial for self-defense scenarios where the support hand may be unavailable. The guide covers the 'assist' method for strong-hand draws and techniques for support-hand-only draws, emphasizing the critical importance of dry-fire practice for safety and proficiency before live fire. This training is vital for concealed carriers seeking to enhance their tactical readiness.

World Champion Shooter Mike Seeklander provides an expert-level guide to mastering the emergency reload. This technique focuses on optimal firearm positioning, precise magazine grip, and efficient slide release methods for speed and control. Seeklander emphasizes mastering this critical skill after establishing a solid shooting foundation, crucial for both competitive and defensive scenarios.

This YouTube Shorts video provides a recap of the 2022 IDPA National Championship held in Grand Junction, Colorado. It highlights the impressive achievements of the featured team, congratulating competitors on their performance. Specific winners and their divisions are listed, including National Champions in ESP and CDP, as well as top placements in CO, CDP, CCP, ESP, PCC, and BUG divisions, alongside High Industry and High Law Enforcement awards.