Hard as Hell 2 Gun - Stage 7 - Val Verde Incident, 1987

This video explains the strategy behind practical shooting competitions, focusing on hit factor scoring (points divided by time). Instructor Joel Park advises most shooters to aim for Alpha and close Charlie hits without shooting so slowly that they sacrifice speed. He emphasizes that raw speed without accuracy, or perfect accuracy without speed, can both lead to losing. For advanced shooters, the strategy involves fine-tuning based on target difficulty and distance, but for the majority, focusing on consistent, fast A/C hits is key.

This short video showcases a USPSA match stage featuring the CA Shadow 2 pistol in the Carry Optics division. The shooter navigates a stage, demonstrating practical shooting skills under competitive pressure. A key moment highlights a near miss on a target, emphasizing the need for precision and speed in competition.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, demonstrates advanced competition shooting tactics. It highlights strategies for engaging targets behind cover, the importance of movement, and analyzing performance outcomes. McCollum, an expert in firearms, shares insights on dealing with unintended target presentations and the critical role of proper sight zero for accuracy, even on an accurate rifle.

Instruction from Joel Park, a Grand Master in practical shooting, details three major trials in his competitive journey. He emphasizes the importance of focused practice, managing physical tension and perception of speed, and developing discipline to execute pre-planned strategies under pressure. Park suggests these elements are crucial for shooters to overcome plateaus and improve performance.

This episode of the Hornady Podcast features Travis Ashida, founder of NRL Hunter, discussing the practical precision of the sport. It highlights how NRL Hunter bridges the gap between competitive shooting and real-world hunting scenarios, emphasizing practical rifle configurations, ethical shot placement, and building shooter confidence. The conversation delves into the rules, divisions, and the community aspect of NRL Hunter, underscoring its role in developing skilled and confident hunters.

This guide details a multi-gun stage execution as demonstrated by World Champion Nils Jonasson. It covers starting commands, engaging targets with both a pistol and a shotgun, and emphasizes smooth transitions and speed. Jonasson's performance highlights world-class speed and accuracy, fluid movement, and precise trigger control, showcasing advanced practical shooting techniques.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.