Videos tagged with Skeleton Key Tactical

This video features Jason Beighley of Skeleton Key Tactical demonstrating a "shoot/no shoot" drill, also known as a target discrimination drill. The drill aims to test decision-making skills in high-stress scenarios. Firearms featured include a Type A rifle (13.7 pro model) with a Dead Air Sandman K suppressor and an HK SP5 with B&T furniture and a CGS Mod 9 SK suppressor. The 1911 Syndicate, a content producer and real estate company serving military/LE/shooting/hunting communities, hosts the drill. The video also promotes their website and associated sponsors.

This video features Jason Beighley from Skeleton Key Tactical demonstrating how to clear a corner, a fundamental concept in working from behind cover. Beighley, with a background in a Tier 1 Army unit, breaks down the complexities of this seemingly simple technique. The video also promotes the 1911 Syndicate, a company involved in real estate serving the military/LE/shooting/hunting communities and as a content producer. Information is provided on Jason Beighley's civilian training courses and how to support the 1911 Syndicate.

This video demonstrates an easier technique for loading pistol magazines, addressing the common issue of hand strain and cramps, especially when loading multiple magazines for range sessions. It showcases a method taught by Jason Beighley of Skeleton Key Tactical, which involves a specific grip to reduce pressure on the thumb and fingers. The description also promotes Alien Gear Holsters' mag carriers and other concealed carry gear, providing links for viewers to purchase.

This guide details two safe methods for loading a pistol, as demonstrated by Jason Beighley from Skeleton Key Tactical. It emphasizes thorough chamber and magazine well checks. The unloading procedure involves removing the magazine, cycling the action, dry firing, and a final visual inspection. Proper technique ensures safe firearm manipulation.

This video, featuring Jason Beighley of Skeleton Key Tactical, a retired Tier 1 Army operator, demonstrates the best techniques for performing a one-handed magazine reload on a pistol. The instruction emphasizes treating the exercise as if in a combat environment, maintaining focus on the target throughout the reload process. The optimal method involves performing an administrative reload with the pistol holstered, dropping the empty magazine, inserting a fresh one, then re-engaging the slide and presenting the firearm. Variations like magazine retention for competition and less effective methods such as using the knees are also discussed. The video promotes Alien Gear Holsters for magazine carriers and concealed carry gear.

This guide details a tactical pistol magazine reload technique demonstrated by Jason from Skeleton Key Tactical at Alien Gear Holsters. The method emphasizes a simultaneous drop and retrieval, efficient magazine seating using visual cues and finger guidance, and a swift slide manipulation to get back on target. It highlights the importance of bringing the firearm to the magazine release and the magazine to the gun at an optimal distance for visibility and control, rather than extending the arms.

This guide details a tactical pistol draw technique from a holster, emphasizing a controlled approach from hand placement to presentation. It covers proper grip acquisition, maintaining muzzle discipline, and efficient re-holstering, all crucial for effective firearm deployment in dynamic situations. The instruction highlights the importance of a direct line of sight and avoiding unnecessary movement arcs.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for common semi-automatic pistols, including Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, and SIG Sauer P365. It emphasizes safety checks, component separation, and proper reassembly, concluding with a crucial function check. The instruction is provided by Jason, a 20-year Army veteran with extensive Special Operations experience.

Instruction from Jason Beighley of Skeleton Key Tactical, hosted at Alien Gear Holsters, emphasizes that optimal pistol practice distance is subjective and depends on individual skill. He demonstrates how to use a shot timer to measure split times at various distances and target sizes, guiding shooters to adjust their range and pace based on performance metrics like group size and time between shots. This approach ensures training remains challenging and effective for continuous improvement.

This guide details effective dry fire training techniques for pistol shooters, emphasizing safety and perfect practice. It covers creating a safe training environment by removing all live ammunition, establishing a precise aiming point, and executing fundamental shooting mechanics like grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow-through. The process includes simulating trigger reset and cycling the slide to build muscle memory for improved accuracy and speed without live fire.

This video from Skeleton Key Tactical, filmed at Alien Gear Holsters in Idaho, demonstrates the proper handgun presentation technique. Instructor Jason emphasizes a smooth, direct upward motion from the ready position, building the grip simultaneously with the extension. The goal is to achieve a straight line from the ready position to the target, avoiding inefficient movements like the 'Charlie's Angels' or 'TJ Hooker' presentations. The reverse motion of holstering is presented as the ideal presentation path.

This video provides expert instruction from Jason Beighley of Skeleton Key Tactical on clearing common pistol malfunctions. It details the 'Tap Rack Bang' technique for addressing failures to fire and the 'rake' method for clearing stovepipe malfunctions. The demonstration uses a Glock pistol and emphasizes proper technique for efficient clearing.