4 Days of Shooting for Lucas's New Company

Published on September 18, 2025
Duration: 28:34

This video documents a four-day intensive training and content creation trip for Lucas Botkin's new company. The team, comprised of elite shooters and operators, focused on advanced pistol and carbine drills, long-range precision shooting with tripods, and close-quarters battle (CQB) tactics emphasizing rapid, decisive action. Key takeaways include optimizing tripod stability, understanding dynamic entry principles in active shooter scenarios, and the importance of speed and accuracy under pressure.

Quick Summary

Lucas Botkin's team conducted advanced pistol and carbine drills, long-range precision shooting using tripods, and CQB training at Altus Shooting Solutions and Stronghold SOF. Key focuses included high-speed marksmanship, stable shooting positions, and dynamic entry tactics for active shooter response.

Chapters

  1. 00:31Trip Overview and Strategy
  2. 02:59Team Introduction
  3. 05:11Day 1: Pistol and Carbine Drills
  4. 14:45Day 2: Long Range Precision
  5. 19:51Day 3: Shoothouse and CQB
  6. 22:17Day 4: Unknown Distance and Tripod Deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main goal of Lucas Botkin's four-day training trip?

The primary goal was to shift from a weekly content format to more substantial, multi-day shoots at elite facilities. This aimed to gather high-quality training footage and photography for his new company's website and YouTube channel launch.

Who comprised the elite shooting team for this training?

The team included top-tier USPSA/IPSC shooter Brantley Merriam, AMU champion Nate Stastny, USPSA Master/Grandmaster and instructor Jesse Sinko, and West Coast SWAT operator Ryan Johnson.

What key tactical principle was emphasized during the shoothouse training?

Jesse Sinko emphasized prioritizing life-saving tactics over officer-preserving tactics, advocating for dynamic entries and employing 'surprise, speed, and violence of action' when civilians are in danger.

What are essential techniques for stable long-range shooting with a tripod?

Effective techniques include building stable positions using barricades, adjusting tripod height with a 'thumb and hand' trick, and ensuring proper leg orientation and tension for recoil management and stability.

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