Chief of Police Reviews Achilles Heel Tactical

This video details the 'KC Drill,' designed to improve pistol draw speed and accuracy. It involves a progression of drills starting at 5 yards and moving to 15 yards, emphasizing calling shots and acquiring a sight picture before firing. The instructor, Trey, demonstrates techniques for both dominant and non-dominant hand draws, aiming to shave time off shooting sequences.

This video outlines an eight-minute daily dry-fire routine designed to build reliable performance with red dot sights, particularly for law enforcement officers transitioning from iron sights. The focus is on developing target focus, consistent grip, and precise trigger control from the holster, emphasizing efficiency over speed through effort. The routine stresses the importance of 'feel, see, do' and using dry fire to diagnose and correct mechanical flaws before live fire.

This video details the 'crush grip' technique, a method used by legendary shooters like Bill Jordan and Rob Leatham, to combat low-left misses caused by sympathetic movement. By maximizing grip pressure with all non-trigger fingers, shooters can stabilize the hand and allow the trigger finger to operate in isolation, leading to significantly tighter groups. The guide includes specific dry fire and live fire drills to ingrain this technique.

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 video addresses common issues when switching from iron sights to pistol optics, specifically the difficulty in finding the dot. It explains how traditional iron sight training, which involves a slightly elevated barrel, creates muscle memory that hinders optic acquisition. The instructor advises a more horizontal presentation to ensure the dot is visible earlier.

This video by John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, outlines 10 mental cues to improve pistol accuracy. He emphasizes that mindset is crucial, often more so than physical technique. Key takeaways include focusing on the front sight, a smooth trigger press, proper grip, and accepting weapon movement. Johnson also stresses the importance of practice, consistency, and challenging oneself at the range to build confidence and achieve better shooting results.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, presented by Rick, offers five actionable tips to enhance pistol grip for improved shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective rules to focus on mechanical principles, leverage, and relaxation. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamentals and achieve greater control and speed.

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.