Videos tagged with Rifle Training

This video reviews the Caldwell Flash Bang Pro, an upgraded target indicator. It details the installation process using included Velcro, demonstrates its use with .357 Magnum and .22 LR firearms, and highlights features like adjustable flash duration, long battery life, and durability, making it suitable for target practice and long-distance shooters.

This drill focuses on efficient transitions between shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) while emphasizing the proper use of magnification adjustment on a Low-Powered Variable Optic (LPVO). The instructor highlights the importance of working the magnification control during the prone transition and engaging targets from various angles, including over-the-shoulder shots.

This video details the 'low ready' rifle drill, emphasizing its foundational role in building muscle memory for all rifle shooting positions. The drill involves starting from a low ready stance, presenting the rifle, manipulating the safety, acquiring sights, and firing a single shot within a strict time limit (1 second). It highlights the importance of understanding sight offset for accurate shooting, especially at close ranges on small targets.

This technique focuses on efficiently engaging targets from behind cover by utilizing shoulder transitions and rifle re-extension without repositioning the shooter's feet. The instructor emphasizes saving time, improving accuracy, and maintaining concentration by avoiding common mistakes like stepping back or excessive rifle manipulation. The method allows for rapid engagement from multiple angles around an obstacle.

This video outlines a stress inoculation shooting drill designed to simulate combat conditions by elevating the shooter's heart rate and introducing stress before returning to fundamental shooting exercises. It emphasizes the importance of dry firing both pistols and rifles as a crucial component of consistent training.

This video details a fundamental shooting drill originating from the high ready position, emphasizing target acquisition and front sight focus. The drill involves three shots, with a recommended sequence of two to the body and one to the head, designed to improve accuracy and speed in dynamic shooting scenarios.

This video demonstrates how to improve shooting accuracy through dry fire practice using the Laser Ammo Flashbolt system. The system replaces the standard BCG, allowing for laser-based trigger pull and reset simulation, enabling users to practice trigger control and speed drills at home without expending ammunition. It highlights the importance of dry fire for consistent shot placement.

The video introduces the MicroDAP target system, designed for high-volume .22LR rimfire training. It emphasizes the need for specialized targets capable of withstanding frequent use from semi-automatic pistols and rifles. The system is presented as a durable and effective solution for training young individuals to become capable protectors and providers.

This video emphasizes a training philosophy centered on deliberately operating within an 'uncomfortable band' to build consistent, on-demand firearms performance. Instructor from Achilles Heel Tactical highlights the importance of achieving a specific metric reliably (e.g., 8/10) before increasing difficulty, and then consciously linking successful execution cues to subconscious recall for mastery.

This entry details the background of John Lovell, a former Army Ranger with extensive combat experience in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is the author of 'The Warrior Poet Way' and runs the Warrior Poet Society, focusing on firearms training and instruction. The content highlights his expertise derived from military service and his role as a prominent firearms instructor and speaker.

This video from Farewell Firearms Training, featuring the #dryfirecrew, explains the critical concept of optic-to-bore offset on an AR-style rifle, which is approximately three inches. Expert instructor emphasizes that accurate shot calling relies on observing where the aiming point lifts during recoil, as this point directly correlates to the round's impact, which will be about three inches below that lift point at close range. This understanding is crucial for improving accuracy and diagnosing shot placement.

This video outlines the GBRS Group's 'Knowledge Transfer' training methodology, emphasizing a structured daily routine of fitness, group meals, and intensive range blocks. Led by experienced Tier 1 operators, the courses cater to various skill levels, from introductory firearm handling to advanced marksmanship and specialized tactical skills. The methodology focuses on high repetition, progressive learning, and building confidence through consistent, expert-led instruction.