5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRIP

This guide, based on instruction from DJ Shipley of GBRS Group, details a high-performance firearm grip technique. It emphasizes precise hand placement, knuckle alignment with the pistol's spine, and a solid mating of the support hand to maximize recoil control and shooting platform stability. The technique is crucial for efficient follow-up shots and overall firearm control.

This video details the GBRS Group 'Check Drill' 1-5-5 variation, an advanced training exercise designed to build proficiency in weapon transitions, pistol engagement, and carbine reloads under simulated stress. DJ Shipley, a Tier 1 operator, guides viewers through the drill's philosophy and precise execution, emphasizing realistic round counts and efficient manipulation.

This guide details the 'Doubles' drill, a predictive shooting technique taught by Matt Pranka. It emphasizes understanding the interplay between grip pressure and red dot sight behavior to improve accuracy and consistency. The drill helps shooters analyze their performance by correlating felt sensations with visual feedback, leading to better recoil management and target acquisition.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical provides expert instruction on achieving the correct pistol shooting posture. The instructor, demonstrating expert authority, explains how leaning back compromises balance and force transfer, often stemming from habits learned in other firearms disciplines. The guide emphasizes moving the chest forward over the belt line for improved structure and control.

This guide details Ben Stoeger's 'floaty thumb' technique for pistol grips, emphasizing consistency and recoil management. Stoeger, a renowned competition shooter, demonstrates how allowing the support thumb to float off the frame, rather than applying pressure, leads to more predictable firearm performance. This method is shown to be effective across various platforms, including Atlas 2011, Sig Sauer P320, and P226, and helps prevent common malfunctions like the slide failing to lock back.

This guide details the essential steps for achieving a proper pistol grip, as demonstrated by former Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo. It covers critical aspects like trigger finger placement, establishing a high grip, and integrating the support hand for optimal control and accuracy. The instruction emphasizes building muscle memory through deliberate practice.

This video showcases a large-scale, coordinated 'mag dump' event at Oakhaven Range, organized by Achilles Heel Tactical. It highlights the preparation and execution of synchronized mass firing, featuring a vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun and various other firearms. The event emphasizes professional range safety protocols and the use of advanced tactical equipment, demonstrating high-energy, intense, and celebratory tactical shooting community engagement.

This guide details a critical pistol shooting technique taught by Rick from Achilles Heel Tactical. It emphasizes the difficulty of pistol shooting and breaks down trigger manipulation into continuous and interrupted methods. The core principle is isolating the trigger finger to press the trigger straight back without disturbing the sights, a technique applicable to both one-handed and two-handed grips. The instruction highlights common errors like squeezing the entire grip and provides actionable steps for improvement through dry fire practice.

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.

This video details the 'Man Card Short Card' drill, a challenging training exercise for San Diego SWAT officers led by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill emphasizes speed and accuracy on reduced targets at 30 yards, with strict par times for pistol and rifle stages, including a rifle-to-pistol transition. Crawley stresses the importance of 'software' (skill and mindset) over 'hardware' (gear), highlighting that true proficiency lies in accountable performance under pressure.