PATREON SHORTS - Approaching Thresholds

This entry details Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training techniques as discussed by Blake Cook, a former SWAT member and Lead CQB Instructor. It highlights the use of NVGs, tactical gear, and suppressed AR-15/M4 style rifles with EOTech sights, drawing on his extensive military and law enforcement experience.

This expert guide details the Sons of Liberty Gun Works Mark 1, a rifle favored by special operations units. It highlights key features like the enhanced carbine gas system, A5 H2 buffer, two-stage trigger, and its CQB design, while noting its impressive performance at extended ranges. The assessment comes from an experienced instructor familiar with specific firearm components and ballistic performance.

This guide details advanced scanning and situational awareness techniques for tactical shooting, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond the target and through optics. Instruction from GBRS Group experts highlights how to train for real-world scenarios where peripheral vision and threat assessment are critical. The techniques focus on developing muscle memory for effective scanning after every engagement.

This YouTube Shorts video focuses on the "BEST CQB Grip!!!" The title strongly suggests a demonstration or recommendation of a specific firearm grip suitable for Close Quarters Battle (CQB). Given the brevity of Shorts, it's likely a quick highlight or demonstration rather than an in-depth review. The content would appeal to firearm enthusiasts interested in optimizing their weapon handling for tactical scenarios.

This video explores the pros and cons of mounting a pistol red dot on an AR-15. Key considerations include weight savings, structural rigidity, field of view, and suitability for different applications like CQB, competition, or duty use. While pistol red dots offer a lighter, more compact solution, rifle red dots generally provide better durability, a more forgiving sight picture, and compatibility with magnifiers for extended range engagements. The choice ultimately depends on the rifle's primary mission and the user's specific needs.

This video from GBRS Group demonstrates advanced Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques, emphasizing high-speed movement, fluid room entries, and synchronized team clearing. Operators showcase exceptional muzzle discipline, rapid target acquisition, and effective recoil management with suppressed AR-15 style rifles equipped with EOTech optics on Unity Tactical FAST risers. The instruction highlights the importance of repetition for mastering these critical tactical skills.

This video demonstrates universal shooting standards, emphasizing under one-second engagement times from high and low ready positions. It showcases drills like the Bill Drill and a 3 Body, 2 Head sequence, highlighting efficient weapon manipulation and accuracy with a custom AR-15 build featuring an EOTech optic and GBRS Hydra Mount.

This guide, based on instruction from DJ Shipley of GBRS Group, details the critical importance of proper posture while wearing body armor. It emphasizes standing upright and squaring plates to the threat to maximize ballistic coverage, contrasting this with the dangerous practice of leaning forward, which can expose vital areas. The instruction highlights techniques for effective protection in tactical scenarios.

This GBRS Group video emphasizes mastering carbine reloads by prioritizing proper technique over raw speed. It highlights the critical importance of a firm, forward support grip (like a C-clamp) for weapon control during CQB and high-stress scenarios, warning against sacrificing fundamentals for fast 'par times'. The correct sequence involves sending the bolt, moving the support hand forward, establishing a solid grip, and then re-acquiring the target.

This video showcases an advanced tactical training session led by an expert with former Tier 1 Special Operations experience. The drill integrates live fire range exercises, high-intensity physical conditioning on an Echo Bike, and close-quarters battle scenarios, all while monitoring biometric data to simulate combat stress and optimize performance.