4 Free Things to do During Lockdown

Published on April 5, 2020
Duration: 6:13

This video from Forgotten Weapons offers four free activities to engage in during lockdown: learning a new language using apps like Duolingo, practicing dry fire drills to improve shooting skills, reading public domain firearms literature, and starting a running program like Couch to 5K. The instructor, Ian McCollum, emphasizes that these activities require no financial expenditure and can lead to personal development.

Quick Summary

During a lockdown, you can learn a new language using apps like Duolingo, practice dry fire drills to improve your shooting skills, read public domain firearms literature, and start a running program like Couch to 5K. These activities require no financial expenditure and can lead to personal development.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Lockdown
  2. 01:04Learn a New Language
  3. 02:01Dry Fire Practice
  4. 03:14Read Public Domain Books
  5. 04:55Start Running with C25K
  6. 05:12Resource Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some free activities to do during a lockdown?

During a lockdown, you can learn a new language using apps like Duolingo, practice dry fire drills to improve your shooting skills, read public domain firearms literature, and start a running program like Couch to 5K.

How can I improve my shooting skills for free?

You can significantly improve your shooting skills through free dry fire practice. This involves practicing trigger control and firearm manipulation without live ammunition, which can be further enhanced by placing objects like a dime on your front sight.

Where can I find free firearms-related reading material?

Many historical firearms texts and government reports are in the public domain and available for free online. Examples include Colonel Chin's works on machine guns and the transcripts of the ICORD hearings regarding the M16 rifle.

What is the Couch to 5K program?

Couch to 5K (C25K) is a popular, free running program designed to gradually build up your endurance from walking to running a 5-kilometer distance over several weeks.

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