Videos tagged with Performance On Demand

Shane Parman, the newest instructor at Achilles Heel Tactical (AHT), shares his journey from student to cadre. His background in a private sector career demanding 'performance on demand' skills has shaped his approach to firearms instruction. Parman emphasizes AHT's 'performance over promise' standard, offering high-level training to civilians and professionals alike. He conducts classes locally in Georgia and across North America.

Joel Park, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes that competition shooting requires executing practiced skills, not experimenting with speed. He advocates for a structured training approach where practice pushes limits slightly beyond comfort, allowing for mistakes and learning. Matches are for performance on demand, utilizing established proficiency, not for 'casino-style' shooting or 'hoper' techniques.

Joel Park, a firearms instructor with high authority, critiques vague training terms like 'exploration mode.' He advocates for specific, actionable cues and using drills like El Presidente to find a shooter's breaking point by increasing speed. The focus is on identifying and correcting specific mechanical failures rather than general exploration, emphasizing habit building through performance on demand reps.

This video details the 'Man Card' drill, developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, to test shooter efficiency under pressure. The drill involves precise timing for pistol and rifle presentations from various ready states, culminating in a rifle-to-pistol transition. Achieving a 'Man Card' signifies a high level of performance on demand, with strict time limits and a C-size cardboard target. The video features demonstrations and student attempts, highlighting the difficulty and rarity of earning this qualification.

This video emphasizes the 'warrior in a garden' mentality, advocating for individuals to cultivate the capability for extreme violence while maintaining control and choosing not to use it. It stresses the importance of being physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient, capable of performance on demand. The core message revolves around the 'readiness circle': awareness, preparedness, and willingness, arguing that neglecting any one aspect can lead to becoming a victim.

Achieving a Grandmaster (GM) classification in shooting sports like USPSA is not about hitting a specific round count or time commitment, but rather about the quality and focus of practice. The most effective approach involves a continuous feedback loop between live fire and dry fire training, where observed issues are addressed in dry fire, tested in live fire, and refined iteratively. This perpetual process of self-assessment and targeted practice is key to skill development and achieving competitive goals.

This training focuses on the critical importance of a durable and consistent grip for effective pistol performance, especially under stress. Instructor Paul Costa emphasizes that mastering grip is foundational, allowing for aggressive trigger presses and reliable hits. The course advocates for training at speed to identify friction points and highlights that 'doing nothing' (avoiding over-manipulation) is key to achieving performance on demand. It contrasts this with traditional training methods that often overemphasize trigger manipulation, leading to grip deficiencies.

This video introduces the 'CC Drill N9,' a concealed carry training exercise designed to test recoil management and performance under time pressure. The drill involves drawing from concealment and firing nine rounds within specific time limits at varying distances, emphasizing fundamental shooting skills.

This video highlights the dedication of Medford PD SWAT and emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and performing on demand for law enforcement officers. It details the PROJECT BLUE LION initiative, a partnership between Howitzer Clothing and Wishes for Warriors, which provides free professional development and firearms training to LEOs through Achilles Heel Tactical (AHT) and other elite trainers. The description encourages officers to apply for training opportunities and mentions key trainers and organizations involved in supporting law enforcement.

This video outlines a 3-day Instructor Development Program focused on equipping students with the necessary tools, knowledge, and confidence to effectively teach firearm fundamentals. The program emphasizes understanding quantifiable principles to build curriculum, improve delivery, and execute training efficiently and with discipline. It aims to push instructors beyond their comfort zones for growth through constructive criticism in a supportive learning environment, ultimately enabling them to build confident shooters. The description also includes information for Law Enforcement Officers regarding free training opportunities through "PROJECT BLUE LION."

This video details the 'Man Card Drill,' a challenging 'performance on demand' standard designed for both rifle and pistol proficiency. Conducted 'cold' (unloaded firearm until the drill starts), it emphasizes sound fundamentals under pressure. The drill involves a series of shots from various positions, including compressed and holster starts for pistol, and different ready positions for the rifle, with specific par times for each stage. It also incorporates transitions from rifle to pistol and magazine reloads, including a tac-reload. Success requires hitting the C-zone of a target (steel or IPSC) within the given time limits. The drill aims to expose weaknesses in a shooter's training and encourage fundamental efficiency.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Ben Stoeger and Grandmaster shooter Nick Yanutoah discussing competitive shooting performance. They delve into the distinction between 'on-demand' performance and personal bests, emphasizing that improving personal bests through discrete skill development is crucial for raising match performance. The discussion also covers the minimal impact of sight radius on accuracy compared to sight width and strongly advises against shooting minor in Limited division due to the significant scoring disadvantage.