Videos tagged with Shotgun Training

This video highlights individuals traveling from Hawaii to Houston for NRA shotgun instruction. It focuses on the pursuit of advanced training, specifically seeking out female instructors and NRA Woman of the Year recipients for both basic and instructor-level shotgun courses. The content emphasizes the dedication required to travel long distances for specialized firearms education.

This video demonstrates the use of RamShells, a specialized 12-gauge ammunition designed for training new shooters. These shells utilize a .22 nail gun blank and a blue polymer ball, significantly reducing recoil and noise compared to standard 12-gauge rounds. The instructor highlights their effectiveness in teaching individuals who are apprehensive about recoil, while still providing a realistic cycling experience for the shotgun.

This video from Line45 provides an expert analysis of current ammunition prices, highlighting significant drops in popular calibers like 9mm Luger, .223/5.56 NATO, .40 S&W, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, 12 Gauge, and 5.45x39mm. The instructor, Ted, leverages his extensive experience to guide viewers on stocking up before potential future price increases, referencing specific retailers and historical price fluctuations. The content is highly instructional for budget-conscious firearm owners looking to maximize training and defensive readiness.

This episode emphasizes that trigger pull is the most critical aspect of shooting, often overlooked by untrained individuals. Instructors Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington detail how to achieve a smooth trigger press, distinguishing it from 'trigger jerking.' They advocate for slow, deliberate practice, dry-firing, and using tools like lasers to diagnose and correct issues, stressing that mastering trigger control is fundamental to accurate shooting with any firearm.

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, outlines seven essential calibers Americans should stockpile to prepare for potential ammunition shortages, drawing parallels to past events like the 2020 crunch. The instructor emphasizes strategic stocking for training, defense, and survival, advising on specific types of ammunition within each caliber. The advice is geared towards proactive preparedness for firearm owners facing supply chain disruptions and panic buying.

This guide details the 'push-pull' technique for semi-automatic shotguns, as taught by Matt from SYMTAC Consulting. It contrasts this method with traditional recoil management, emphasizing an aggressive stance and a momentary forward push with the support hand just before firing. This technique aims to significantly reduce felt recoil, enabling faster and more accurate follow-up shots while keeping the sights on target.

This guide details how to effectively use snap caps for dry fire practice on a pump-action shotgun, as demonstrated by Collapse N Protect. It emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and efficiency gains achievable through this method, allowing shooters to build proficiency without expending live ammunition. The instruction highlights transitioning from awkward manipulation to high-speed cycling through consistent practice.

This video announces the "Winter Paradise Summit," a 3-day firearms training event scheduled for December in Florida. The summit promises "solid training" for attendees, though specific training topics or firearms families/models are not detailed in the provided information. The focus is on promoting this upcoming training opportunity.

This video explores the Caldwell Claycopter, a portable, battery-powered target thrower that has revolutionized shotgun shooting practice and training. It highlights the product's innovative design, biodegradable targets, and its surprising applications in areas like drone defense training. The discussion covers the development process, technical challenges, and future product expansions, emphasizing its accessibility and fun factor for both new and experienced shooters.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of current ammunition market trends, identifying ten calibers experiencing significant price drops in 2025. Instructor Ted from Line45 details specific price points, availability, and recommended purchase strategies for calibers like 9mm Luger, 5.56 NATO, .22 LR, .40 S&W, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, 12 Gauge target loads, and 5.45x39mm. The content emphasizes stocking up on these affordable rounds for regular training and practice.

This video from SHORTSHOT TONY emphasizes that true firearm proficiency comes from focused, dedicated training on a limited set of platforms, rather than spreading practice across a vast collection. The speaker, an experienced enthusiast, advises mastering five core firearm types: full-size handgun, CCW handgun, carbine, precision rifle, and shotgun, to build consistent muscle memory and avoid tactical errors. Collecting is fine, but proficiency requires deliberate practice.

This expert overview from USCCA focuses on the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 as a premier home defense shotgun. The presenter, demonstrating high expertise, details the model's key features including its aggressive forend checkering, 6+1 capacity, oversized controls, and ghost ring sights with an integrated Picatinny rail. The demonstration includes mounting a SureFire light and a live-fire segment showcasing cycling and recoil management with frangible buckshot.