2-4-2 Drill Breakdown

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, led by Paul Costa, details an advanced aggressive entry shooting technique. It focuses on the critical skill of decelerating from a full sprint into a stable shooting platform, emphasizing the 'sit' technique to manage momentum and quickly stabilize sights for accurate engagement. The instruction highlights maintaining forward momentum when transitioning out of the shooting position.

This video breaks down the Criss Cross Drill, a valuable training exercise for improving target transitions, trigger control, and visual confirmation. Instructor Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical emphasizes the importance of distinct visual cues for different target sizes and the need to shoot sooner with less information. The drill progresses from basic execution to advanced variations including weapon handling and reloads, pushing shooters to enhance their speed and accuracy.

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.

Shane Parman, the newest instructor at Achilles Heel Tactical (AHT), outlines his journey from student to cadre member. His path involved completing foundational and advanced AHT courses, including the RDS Instructor Development program, driven by a private sector career requiring high-level skills. Parman emphasizes AHT's 'performance over promise' standard and offers training in Georgia and across North America.

Rick Crawley, a law enforcement veteran, introduces the 'Man Card Drill,' a rigorous performance standard designed to test shooting proficiency under pressure. The drill involves timed pistol draws from compressed ready (1s) and holster (1.5s), rifle presentations from low and high ready (1s each), and a rifle-to-pistol transition (2.5s). Many participants struggle to meet these demanding par times, highlighting the importance of consistent, high-level performance on demand. The drill emphasizes that passing is about demonstrating capability, not just general shooting ability.

This video introduces the D.O.P.E. Drill V2, a progressive diagnostic accountability drill focused on shooting for Hit Factor. The drill involves engaging targets at various distances with five rounds from each yard line, timed from an auditory signal. Participants are scored based on A-Zone (5 points), C-Zone (3 points), and D-Zone (1 point) hits, with penalties for misses or hits outside the scoring zones. The goal is to achieve a high Hit Factor, defined as Total Score divided by Total Time, with target scores of 20+ for rifles and 10+ for pistols. The description also encourages seeking training from Achilles Heel Tactical.

This video offers five actionable tips to improve pistol grip for enhanced shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective pressure rules to focus on mechanical leverage and friction. The content also addresses managing anticipation, optimizing body posture for recoil, and the importance of relaxation for speed and accuracy.

This video showcases the ORD-2022 event, featuring a massive, coordinated mag dump with dozens of shooters firing simultaneously. Key visuals include preparation with belt-fed machine guns and precision rifles, alongside advanced tactical gear like NVGs and suppressors. A vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun led the synchronized firing, highlighting professional event management and safety protocols.

Mastering pistol shooting requires precise trigger control, as it's the hardest firearm skill due to limited contact points. Focus on isolating the trigger finger and avoiding grip pressure from other fingers to prevent sight disruption. Both continuous and interrupted trigger press methods aim for a straight rearward pull, crucial for accuracy in both one and two-handed shooting.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.