Videos tagged with Pistol Proficiency

This video details a pistol combat reload drill designed to test manipulation skills under pressure. The drill emphasizes the importance of proper grip and slide manipulation after a reload, as the first shot is often the most inaccurate. The instructor highlights that a combat reload involves a slide-locked-to-the-rear scenario, requiring specific actions to get the slide forward before re-engaging the target.

This video showcases advanced tactical training from Achilles Heel Tactical, focusing on high-intensity drills like rapid pistol draws, rifle-to-pistol transitions, and tactical movement on both indoor and outdoor ranges. The "Last Man Standing" challenge is highlighted as a method to test performance under pressure, utilizing suppressed weapon systems and professional range safety protocols.

This video demonstrates and compares the speed of pistol reloads using a Glock 19, a 1911, and a 2011. The presenter notes that while the 2011 reloads quickly, the Glock 19's familiarity provides an advantage due to experience. The core takeaway is the subjective speed difference and the impact of user experience on reload efficiency.

This video demonstrates the tactical reload technique, a method for replenishing ammunition during a lull in a fight while retaining partially spent magazines. The instructor emphasizes maintaining cover and concealment, and provides a step-by-step process for executing the reload efficiently. The technique focuses on creating a pocket for the old magazine and storing it in a secondary location to prevent interference with future reloads.

This video emphasizes prioritizing firearm training and essential skills over simply acquiring more firearms. It advocates for a structured approach, starting with a clear objective and plan, and then investing in foundational training for pistols and rifles. The speaker stresses the importance of medical preparedness and other life skills as equally, if not more, critical than expanding a firearm collection. The goal is to become a capable provider and protector, setting a positive example for the community.

This video documents the Kashon 2024 two-gun match, an AK-only competition emphasizing physical and mental demands. The event features various stages testing shooting proficiency, target engagement under pressure, and physical endurance, including obstacle courses and long-range engagements. The competitor aims to overcome previous second-place finishes and achieve first place in either the iron sight or red dot division.

John, a firearms instructor, offers a free ebook titled '10 Secrets from a Firearms Instructor: Essential Tips for New Students'. This resource aims to enhance pistol proficiency for new or returning shooters. The ebook is complemented by a YouTube playlist featuring videos for each secret, allowing for a multi-modal learning experience combining reading, viewing, and practical application at the range.

This video emphasizes the importance of building a comprehensive plan for handgun proficiency, especially for women. Instructor John G. Johnson outlines the need for regular range practice, focusing on fundamentals like grip, stance, trigger control, and sight alignment. He provides a structured practice drill involving hitting a paper plate at increasing distances, stressing slow trigger engagement and consistent shot placement to build confidence.

This video demonstrates how to build trust and proficiency with a new carry gun, specifically a Glock 19 Gen 5, through range training. The instructor emphasizes the importance of spending quality time with a firearm, recommending at least 500 rounds for a carry weapon. Several drills are shown, including a low round count draw and fire exercise designed to maintain accuracy and speed, even under stressful conditions or with limited ammunition. The importance of grip and recoil control is highlighted, especially in adverse conditions like high heat.

This video details the critical differences in target engagement when moving laterally versus in and out of depth. It outlines a technique for breaking a shot, moving the primary firearm out of the way, and transitioning to a pistol while incorporating body movement. The instruction emphasizes the increased difficulty and necessity of deliberate practice for this dynamic skill.

This video showcases advanced tactical shooting drills led by Taran Butler, featuring Keanu Reeves. The training covers high-speed rifle and pistol work, complex shotgun reloading techniques like the quad load, and ambidextrous shooting proficiency. It emphasizes speed, accuracy, and tactical movement, demonstrating expert-level firearm manipulation and tactical application.

This video details the Rifle/Pistol El Prez drill, an advanced tactical shooting exercise. It tests a shooter's ability to rapidly engage multiple targets with a rifle, transition to a pistol, and re-engage the same targets, all within a strict 10-second time limit from a 7-meter distance. The drill emphasizes building skills and stacking tolerances under pressure, requiring precise movement, foot positioning, and rapid target acquisition.