How to Shoot in the Next Olympic Games

This guide provides an expert overview of the three Olympic pistol shooting disciplines: 10m Air Pistol, Free Pistol, and 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, as explained by USA National Shooting Team member Keith Sanderson. It details equipment specifications, competition formats, and highlights the critical importance of dry fire practice for achieving elite performance. Sanderson's insights stem from his experience as an Olympic record holder and world #1 ranked shooter.

This guide details the trigger technique for the 50m Olympic Free Pistol, emphasizing its unique single-shot, separate cocking mechanism and extremely light trigger pull (around 25 grams). Instruction from JaredAF highlights the lack of trigger weight restrictions in this discipline, focusing on achieving a precise break with minimal disturbance.

Olympic pistol shooting demands extreme precision and discipline. The 10m Air Pistol target's 10-ring is only 11.5mm, requiring 5.7 minutes of angle accuracy, comparable to hitting a 5.7-inch target at 100 yards. 25m Rapid Fire Pistol involves shooting five shots on 4-inch targets in as little as 4 seconds. 25m Sport Pistol blends precision and rapid fire, with a 50mm 10-ring for slow fire and a 100mm 10-ring for rapid fire. The now-discontinued 50m Free Pistol required 4 minutes of angle accuracy on a 2-inch 10-ring at 50 meters, demanding rifle-level precision with a handgun.

Kelly Reisdorf, CEO of USA Shooting, discusses the organization's recent successes, including five Olympic medals in 2024, and outlines plans for 2025. Key initiatives include strengthening junior programs, fostering partnerships with NCAA rifle teams, and increasing industry support to identify and develop future Olympic talent across shotgun, rifle, and pistol disciplines. The organization relies on industry partners for funding, as it does not receive government subsidies.

This guide details the operation of the Hämmerli 100, a vintage Olympic 50m competition pistol, as demonstrated by firearms enthusiast JaredAF. It covers the single-shot loading process for .22 LR ammunition, the use of its Martini-Henry falling block action, and the technique for engaging its light hair-trigger for precision shooting. The guide emphasizes the firearm's accuracy, evidenced by tight shot groups on a paper target.

This in-depth look at the Pardini SP 22, a pistol dominant in 25-meter rapid fire and sport pistol disciplines, highlights its exceptional adjustability and innovative design. Key features include fully customizable anatomical grips, a highly adjustable two-stage trigger, and a unique recoil dampening system utilizing tungsten rods. The pistol's modularity allows for conversion between different calibers and disciplines, making it a versatile choice for competitive shooters.

This guide details advanced loading and unloading techniques for the M1 Garand, addressing common misconceptions. It covers how to safely unload a partial clip, perform direct chamber single loading, and the preferred method of top-loading with an empty en bloc clip. Instruction is provided by JaredAF, demonstrating experienced handling of the M1 Garand's unique manual of arms.

This guide details the fastest revolver reload techniques, including the 'New York Reload' using a secondary firearm and the efficient use of a mechanical speedloader. Instruction emphasizes speed and tactical advantage, drawing on experienced firearm handling demonstrated by JaredAF. Proper safety protocols are paramount during practice.

This video provides an expert demonstration of the unique "party trick" of the Hammerli 100 free pistol, as explained by JaredAF. The demonstration highlights the firearm's specialized Martini-style falling block action and its independent trigger cocking mechanism. It showcases how the trigger can be cocked separately, allowing the action to fire simply by tilting the pistol due to the trigger mechanism's weight, enabling safe dry-fire practice.

This guide details the correct procedures for unloading an M1 Garand when it is not empty and for clearing common jams. It emphasizes referencing the official FM 23-5 Field Manual and demonstrates techniques that avoid damaging the rifle, contrasting them with incorrect methods seen in viral videos. The instruction comes from JaredAF, who demonstrates expert-level knowledge of the M1 Garand's operation.