Videos tagged with No-Shoot Targets

This video features Ben Stoeger, a world-class competitive shooter, discussing the rules and strategy behind 'no-shoot' targets in practical shooting disciplines like USPSA and IDPA. He explains why hitting a 'no-shoot' target results in a point penalty rather than an automatic disqualification, arguing that the current system effectively incentivizes accuracy without overly punishing minor errors. Stoeger emphasizes that competitive shooting is a sport designed for skill development and fun, not a perfect simulation of real-world scenarios.

This video breaks down practical shooting match stages, emphasizing strategic planning and execution. Instructor Joel Park details his thought process for each stage, focusing on efficient movement, target prioritization, and maintaining accuracy. He highlights the importance of visualizing the stage, understanding fault lines, and employing a controlled shooting cadence, particularly when dealing with penalty targets. The advice is geared towards intermediate to advanced shooters looking to improve their competition performance.

This video covers Day 1 of the Czech Combat 2024 match, a military-style competition held in the Czech Republic. Instructor Ian McCollum navigates six challenging stages designed to replicate real-world scenarios, emphasizing tactical decision-making and physical exertion. The competition features a variety of firearms, including less-lethal options, and incorporates unique elements like simulated casualty evacuations and blind stages.

This video from Tactical Hyve provides guidance for beginner and intermediate competition shooters on how to effectively engage no-shoot and partial targets. The core advice is to shift focus from the small scoring zones to the center of the entire available target area. This approach increases the effective target size, reduces the risk of penalties from hitting no-shoots, and allows for faster shooting times, emphasizing a balance between speed and accuracy for competitive success.

This video details the 'Ghost Partials Drill,' a training exercise focused on enhancing visual discipline for competitive shooters. The drill emphasizes using no-shoot targets as visual aids to refine aiming points on partial targets, ultimately aiming to improve accuracy and scoring potential without sacrificing speed. The instructor guides viewers through specific aiming strategies for different target presentations, highlighting the mental effort required for precise shot placement.

This video features 3-Gun National Champion and former SWAT member Joe Farewell explaining how to avoid "No Shoot" targets when using a shotgun. He emphasizes the importance of understanding shotgun spread and adjusting aim accordingly. The video is presented for educational and informational purposes, encouraging viewers to seek professional instruction for safe and proper training. Additional content and social media links are provided.

This advanced training drill, demonstrated by Navy SEAL Jason and Israeli Special Forces veteran Emry from Tactical Rifleman, simulates disruptive combat environments. It focuses on maintaining shooting fundamentals and weapon retention under physical and mental stress. The drill progresses from dry practice to live fire using frangible ammunition, emphasizing safety and instructor control throughout.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features a discussion on the evolving rules of Production Optics division in IPSC, with insights from Kim and Maria. They cover proposed changes to magazine capacity, optic mounting, and trigger pull weight, contrasting them with USPSA Carry Optics rules. Maria also shares her experience at a challenging Level 4 match in Africa, highlighting the difficulty of no-shoot targets and the physical demands of the competition. The episode concludes with a Q&A addressing movement efficiency in competition shooting and the concept of natural talent among shooters.

This guide details the rifle disassembly and reassembly required for Stage 2 of the Hard as Hell 2 Gun 2018 competition. It covers the process for an AK variant with an RS Regulate mount, including removing the optic, dust cover, and bolt assembly, and then reassembling them. The speaker opts out of full disassembly due to time and complexity, incurring a penalty instead, but outlines the procedure for those who choose to comply.

This video provides a match analysis for a USPSA Carry Optics competition, focusing on the shooter's first match in the division with a Glock. The analysis, aided by shot timer software, delves into split times, movement, transitions, and draw stroke efficiency. Key takeaways include the need to improve split times, refine body positioning during movement, and practice techniques like the shuffle step for better stage performance. The shooter aims to emulate the speed and efficiency of top-tier competitors.

This video features competitive shooter Maria Gerson discussing various aspects of practical pistol shooting. Topics include the unique CZ Shadow 2 Maria Gerson Edition, strategies for engaging partial and no-shoot targets, decision-making for swinger targets, safe firearm movement, and the significant performance gap between her and other female competitors. Gerson emphasizes a calculated approach to risk, accuracy through volume, and the importance of consistent practice.

This video details Stage 6 of the Tiger Valley 2017 Two-Man Team Match, a 'Bounding Assault' stage. It involved complex shooting scenarios with various barricades, including those with small steel targets, a rope-activated window, a ladder-like structure, and V-Tach barricades with paper targets. A critical phase involved engaging paper targets with specific hit requirements and avoiding 'no-shoot' targets, with penalties for errors. The stage emphasized accuracy, speed, and adherence to fundamental firearm safety rules under stress.