Biggest MISTAKES when shooting around COVER

Published on June 16, 2022
Duration: 13:43

This video highlights common mistakes when shooting around cover, such as flagging, wide stances, and immediate retreat, which are often derived from competitive shooting habits. It emphasizes tactical principles like 'pieing the corner' for incremental clearing and maintaining fire superiority. The content also touches on safety violations like premature finger on the trigger and improper rifle canting, offering practical solutions for better tactical engagement.

Quick Summary

Avoid common cover shooting mistakes like 'flagging' (exposing yourself), using wide stances, and immediately retreating. Instead, practice 'pieing the corner' for incremental clearing and maintain fire superiority. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire and maintain tactical distance from cover for better mobility.

Chapters

  1. 00:29Introduction to Cover Mistakes
  2. 02:06Mistake: Flagging Explained
  3. 03:15Mistake: The Wide Stance Problem
  4. 03:48Mistake: Immediate Retreat vs Fire Superiority
  5. 04:17Solution: Pieing the Corner Technique
  6. 05:35Mistake: The Danger of Sneaking
  7. 06:25Mistake: Finger on Trigger Safety Violation
  8. 07:04Mistake: Crowding Cover Issues
  9. 10:45Mistake: Rifle Canting Around Cover
  10. 12:10Rifle 3 Training Promo

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common mistakes when shooting around cover?

Common mistakes include 'flagging' (exposing body parts), using an overly wide stance, immediately retreating after a shot, moving too slowly ('sneaking'), crowding cover, and canting the rifle. These often stem from competitive shooting habits that don't apply to tactical scenarios.

How should you move around cover tactically?

Instead of large movements, use the 'pieing the corner' technique to break down the area into small bites and clear incrementally. Movements should be deliberate and smooth, not slow and sneaky, to maintain an advantage and avoid flagging.

What is the importance of fire superiority when using cover?

Fire superiority is crucial. Instead of immediately ducking back after firing, hold the line to suppress the threat. This prevents the enemy from gaining an advantage and allows for controlled engagement or retreat.

What are key safety rules when engaging from cover?

A critical safety rule is to keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you've made the decision to shoot. Also, avoid crowding cover, which limits your field of view and mobility.

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