This podcast episode, "Is NRA Training Any Good?", hosted by Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), delves into the effectiveness and necessity of firearms training for self-defense. The host strongly recommends the NRA Personal Protection series, specifically "NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home" and "NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home" for concealed carry. He shares his positive personal experience with the training, taken at AllSafe Defense under instructor T.J. Johnston. The episode also promotes various platforms for watching the content, including YouTube and Vimeo, and encourages support through Patreon and donations. It highlights sponsors and lists relevant gun rights organizations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of proper training for gun owners.
This video discusses the relationship between USCCA and other gun rights organizations like the NRA, highlighting a past disinvitation from the NRA Annual Meeting. It also touches on the complexities of firearms training certification across different states, with a focus on the NRA's historical dominance and USCCA's efforts to gain state-level recognition. The discussion emphasizes the importance of staying informed about state laws and utilizing resources like the USCCA app for legal carry information.
This drill, designed for CCW holders, focuses on improving accuracy, speed, and reloading efficiency using a single box of 50 rounds. It progresses through different distances (3, 5, 7, and 10 yards) and shooting sequences, including controlled pairs and body/head shots, allowing for measurable progress tracking.
This video showcases a firearms training progression, focusing on moving from non-traditional starting positions to dynamic movement and engagement. It highlights the importance of integrating fundamentals like proper draw, stance, sight acquisition, and reloads into realistic scenarios. The training emphasizes the student's significant improvement in accuracy, speed, and handling under pressure, culminating in advanced drills like the 360 shoot house and barricade exercises.
Officer Marcus Pesquera, the 2015 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, shares how NRA training was instrumental in saving his life. The video features Grant Stinchfield discussing this critical aspect of law enforcement preparedness. It also promotes supporting law enforcement and highlights the NRA's role in providing essential training to officers. The segment is part of Stinchfield's broadcast on NRATV.
The America's Rifle Challenge (AARC) program offers a recreational outlet for AR owners to develop and hone their rifle skills. It provides a training platform specifically for the AR platform, catering to both beginners and experienced shooters. The program includes basic and advanced matches designed to build comfort and competitive skills.
This video from NRA's 'Tips & Tactics' series, featuring Dee Dee Van Buren, covers the basics of clearing common handgun malfunctions. It explains how to address a 'failure to fire' (click instead of bang) and a 'stovepipe' (spent casing stuck in the action). The primary technique taught is the 'tap and rack' method, emphasizing practice for muscle memory.
This video provides a practical technique for rifle manipulation, particularly beneficial for smaller shooters or those with less upper body strength. By tucking the rifle's stock under the pectoral muscle and into the armpit, shooters can significantly improve stability when loading, unloading, or clearing malfunctions, reducing the perceived weight and strain on the arms and wrists. This simple adjustment makes range time more manageable and enjoyable.
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