Videos tagged with Tim Heron

This video demonstrates a technique for releasing the magazine using the support hand thumb, particularly beneficial for individuals with smaller hands or those struggling to reach the standard magazine release. The method involves bringing the firearm back, indexing the elbow, and using the support hand thumb to depress the release while maintaining grip contact. This approach aims to improve reload speed and consistency.

This discussion from the Practical Pistol Show, featuring Ben Stoeger, Tim Heron, and Matt Hopkins, delves into the strategic use of timers in firearms practice. The experts emphasize that the decision to use a timer should be dynamic, based on current training goals. They advise prioritizing technique and accuracy over pure speed when necessary, suggesting that removing the timer can be beneficial for refining fundamental skills. The conversation highlights that in competitive shooting, the correlation between raw time and score is not direct, advocating for a balanced approach to speed and accuracy development.