Videos tagged with SMASH System

This video emphasizes the unpredictable nature of armed confrontations, highlighting that the number of shots required to neutralize a threat is unknown. It stresses the importance of moving to a new objective once the immediate threat is addressed, rather than lingering to assess hits. The instructor acknowledges the high probability of being hit when facing multiple armed adversaries, advocating for training that reflects this reality, such as the SMASH system.

This video critically examines the application of competition shooting techniques to real-world self-defense scenarios. Instructor Mike argues that while competition shooting can improve speed and accuracy on a controlled range, it often fails to adequately train the brain for the unpredictable nature of actual threats. He emphasizes the importance of realistic training where targets fall and provide feedback, contrasting this with the 'two shots and move' mentality prevalent in some competition circles. The video advocates for training systems that simulate dynamic threat engagement and emphasize threat assessment over mere marksmanship perfection.

Instructor Mike introduces the SMASH (Shoot and Move Around Till Something Happens) system, emphasizing realistic target training. The system utilizes targets that fall after multiple hits, simulating the unpredictable nature of real-world engagements where the number of shots required to neutralize a threat is unknown. This method aims to train the shooter's brain to stop firing based on visual cues of the target falling, rather than external commands or shot counting, which are often absent or unheard under stress due to auditory exclusion and tunnel vision.