Videos tagged with Par Times

This video provides guidance for intermediate shooters looking to increase their speed and aggressive movement. The instructor emphasizes that significant improvements in shooting speed are achieved through consistent dry fire practice, focusing on efficiency and pushing personal limits with par times. He advises against rushing live fire without proper dry fire preparation and highlights the importance of being comfortable with failure during practice to facilitate learning and growth.

This expert-level guide from Tenicor details a dry fire progression for drawing from concealment, emphasizing the use of par times to build hand speed and a consistent master grip. The technique breaks the draw into two parts, focusing on efficient garment clearing and firearm acquisition, followed by a smooth presentation to the target with a focus on sight acquisition. This method is designed to improve overall draw efficiency under pressure.

This video details the 'Man Card Drill' developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, designed as a cold-start assessment for carbine classes. It tests fundamental shooting skills under pressure with strict par times across five stages, including pistol ready, holster draw, rifle ready positions, and transitions. The drill emphasizes the importance of accepting failure in training to build real-world performance, as demonstrated by both the instructor and a group of police officers.

This video showcases an expert shooter tackling five 'impossible' shooting drills presented by an AI challenge. The shooter, demonstrating advanced skills, successfully completes drills like a sub-0.5-second draw and fire, a Mozambique drill under 1 second, a 1-R-1 drill under 1.5 seconds, a Bill Drill under 1.3 seconds, and a multi-target transition under 1.5 seconds. The content highlights the importance of precision, speed, and efficient reloads in competitive shooting scenarios.

This video details the 'Man Card Short Card' drill, a challenging training exercise for San Diego SWAT officers led by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill emphasizes speed and accuracy on reduced targets at 30 yards, with strict par times for pistol and rifle stages, including a rifle-to-pistol transition. Crawley stresses the importance of 'software' (skill and mindset) over 'hardware' (gear), highlighting that true proficiency lies in accountable performance under pressure.

This expert-level guide details the Haley Strategic Combat Effectiveness Test (CET) static block drill, a foundational exercise for handgun proficiency. It emphasizes structured progression, target engagement within scoring rings, and the critical balance between speed and accuracy. Instruction from Haley Strategic Partners highlights how to effectively use par times and cadence of fire for continuous improvement.

This video provides an expert-level guide to the 'Collateral Drill,' a dynamic shooting exercise focusing on rapid target transitions and maintaining a consistent firing cadence with both rifle and pistol. Instructor Garand Thumb breaks down the drill's setup, execution, and specific time standards, emphasizing proper technique for target acquisition and body mechanics. The guide highlights the importance of skills over gear, offering actionable advice for improving shooting performance.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Ben Stoeger, Tim Herren, and Matt Hopkins discussing training schedules, match preparation, and injury management. They emphasize consistent practice, data-driven training, and the importance of vision in shooting. The discussion also covers managing tendonitis through exercise and stretching, and the strategic removal of timers from dry-fire training to focus on technique.

This discussion from the Practical Pistol Show, featuring Ben Stoeger, Tim Heron, and Matt Hopkins, delves into the strategic use of timers in firearms practice. The experts emphasize that the decision to use a timer should be dynamic, based on current training goals. They advise prioritizing technique and accuracy over pure speed when necessary, suggesting that removing the timer can be beneficial for refining fundamental skills. The conversation highlights that in competitive shooting, the correlation between raw time and score is not direct, advocating for a balanced approach to speed and accuracy development.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show discusses the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on timers in shooting training. While timers are valuable for measuring performance in drills like draws, shot-to-shot splits, and reloads, the hosts argue that excessive focus on them can hinder overall skill development. They suggest that sometimes removing the timer and focusing on accuracy or more complex stages can lead to greater improvement, especially for newer shooters. The discussion also touches on the psychological aspect of new gear and the importance of individual training needs over generic rules.

This video demonstrates an IDPA Classifier stage performed by Ben Stoeger, showcasing expert-level speed and accuracy. It highlights efficient draw strokes, rapid slide-lock reloads, and tactical movement while engaging targets. The breakdown of individual drill times and the final score provide valuable insights for competitive shooters aiming to improve their performance in timed stages.