Videos tagged with USPSA Target

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the PCSL Two Gun Nationals 2025, detailing the match's rules, divisions (Practical and Competition), and target scoring. It offers insights into stage strategies, gear choices, and preparation methods, including specific advice on long-range shooting and mental game management. The hosts share their experiences, highlighting both successes and challenges, and offer a positive review of the event.

Lucas Botkin demonstrates a high-speed marksmanship technique engaging a 100-meter target from a standing to prone transition using a suppressed AR-15 with a red dot optic. The instruction focuses on achieving rapid fire with consistent split times (around 0.35 seconds) and analyzing target hits, emphasizing how rapid fire can improve accuracy by minimizing cognitive load on dot placement. This expert-led drill highlights advanced shooting skills for competitive or tactical applications.

This guide details the construction and use of a free DIY wooden target base from TA Targets. Designed for versatility, it accommodates both USPSA and C-zone cardboard targets, offering an accessible training tool for individuals aiming to become 'capable providers and protectors'. The design utilizes standard 2x4 lumber and features specific slot spacing for different target types.

This video details a comprehensive handgun comparison drill designed to help determine the best concealed carry option for women. The drill involves shooting three rounds, reloading, and firing three more rounds at targets 7 meters away for each handgun. Performance is measured by time and accuracy, with the shooter providing subjective feedback on feel and 'vibes'. The Glock 26 Gen 3 ultimately emerged as the preferred carry gun due to its balance of speed, accuracy, and comfortable handling for the shooter.

This review highlights the Beretta M9A4's single-action trigger, asserting it rivals or surpasses most production 1911 and 2011 triggers in smoothness, repeatable break, and reset. The instructor notes an initial adjustment period for trigger reach, leading to minor accuracy shifts, but emphasizes that this was overcome within the first thousand rounds of a 6,000-round test.

This video showcases a high-intensity training session focusing on efficient firearm manipulation and rapid target engagement. Instructor Lucas Botkin demonstrates advanced techniques for both rifle and pistol, emphasizing speed and accuracy. The session highlights the importance of proper gear setup and consistent practice for improving critical shooting skills.

This video details a training session focused on improving iron sight proficiency with handguns. The instructor, acknowledging personal struggles with iron sights, practices with a Canik TP9 SF Elite and a Taurus G3C at various distances (5, 10, and 15 yards), including headshots. Key takeaways emphasize consistent sight alignment, firm grip, and controlled trigger pull as crucial for accuracy. The session highlights the importance of training with iron sights as a backup to optics.

Paul Kasa of Achilles Heel Tactical introduces the 'Chaos Drill,' an advanced shooting evaluation building on the DOPE drill. This drill tests multiple skills by requiring shooters to engage different hit zones on a modified USPSA target at varying distances (5-25 yards). It incorporates drawing, shooting three rounds to the lower A-zone, a mandatory reload, and two rounds to the headbox, all while being timed for a Hit Factor calculation.

This YouTube video demonstrates the Achilles Heel Tactical 2-4-2 Drill, a shooting exercise focused on accuracy and speed. The drill involves starting from a low ready position and engaging targets at varying distances: two rounds at 10 yards, four rounds at 15 yards, and two rounds back at 10 yards. The objective is to divide the total score by the total time, with a good High Factor (HF) considered to be 6.00. The video references USPSA targets, indicating a context within practical shooting competitions.

This drill, demonstrated by Hwansik Kim, focuses on improving transition times and accuracy across three confirmation levels. Confirmation One emphasizes predictive shooting with fast splits (0.2s), Confirmation Two focuses on reaction time (0.25-0.30s), and Confirmation Three involves corrective shooting for precision (0.45-0.55s). The drill highlights the importance of vision focus for achieving tight groups and consistent performance.

This video introduces the 2-4-2 drill, an eight-round shooting exercise designed to improve speed and accuracy under pressure. Developed by Rick with Achilles Heel Tactical, the drill involves shooting two rounds at 10 meters, four rounds at 15 meters (incorporating movement), and a final two rounds back at 10 meters. The goal is to maximize points on a USPSA target, aiming for a high hit factor.

This video introduces the TA Targets C-Zone cardboard target as an improvement over traditional USPSA targets. It features two sides: one for familiar competitive drills and another with a variety of precision training zones, including circles, a triangle, and diamonds for scope testing. The target is designed to be more cost-effective and versatile for a wide range of shooters and disciplines.