A "Tactical" Pistol Drill I Actually Like

This video demonstrates the Tier One Concealed '3 Bill Drill,' a shooting exercise that combines three distances (15, 10, and 7 yards) into a single drill. The objective is to achieve all shots within the 'A' zone (center mass) at each distance, emphasizing both speed and accuracy. The instructor aims to push their speed while maintaining precision, showcasing a practical training method for improving handgun proficiency.

This drill, presented by Tactical Rifleman, focuses on isolating the trigger finger to diagnose and correct common shooting errors like jerking the trigger left or right. By removing support from the firearm and focusing solely on a smooth trigger press, shooters can identify issues with trigger finger placement and improve overall accuracy. The drill emphasizes slow, deliberate practice to exaggerate mistakes and facilitate correction.

The Blaze X shooting drill, as demonstrated by Pat Mac, is a dynamic course of fire designed to improve shooting proficiency from multiple positions and with different hand configurations. It requires starting and finishing in the center, engaging targets with two hands from the middle, and using only the strong hand when positioned to the left or right. The drill emphasizes returning to the center between each firing position and encourages efficient movement, with the hint in the name suggesting cutting corners to maintain momentum.

This video, featuring a 20-year LEO, discusses the benefits of training with red dot sights versus iron sights for faster improvement. The instructor argues that red dots provide louder, more immediate feedback on shooting errors, making them more beneficial for training, even if an officer's duty weapon uses iron sights. The advice is to practice primarily with a red dot equipped pistol, mirroring duty weapon ergonomics where possible, while still maintaining proficiency with iron sights for work.

This video demonstrates timed fire drills focusing on strong-hand-only shooting from the holster. The instructor emphasizes accuracy within set time limits (30 seconds for five rounds, then 15 seconds) and provides a scoring method. A pro tip on target taping is also shared.

This video details the Blank Paper Drill, a technique championed by competitive shooter John Shue, to drastically improve pistol shooting accuracy by focusing solely on sight alignment and trigger control. The drill involves shooting at a blank target at 25 yards, forcing the shooter to concentrate on the front sight and its relationship with the rear sight, rather than the aiming point. This method is credited with significantly improving the shooter's scores in bullseye competitions, moving them from the mid-850s to the high 880s out of 900 points.

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.