Clearing a Double Feed: Handgun Tip | Gunsite Academy Firearms Training

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for clearing firearm malfunctions at night, specifically while using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). The instructor emphasizes the critical importance of tactile feedback and muscle memory for effective malfunction resolution in low-light conditions, highlighting proficiency with an AR-15 platform under stress. The drill involves repeated malfunction clearing and shooting through barriers.

This video demonstrates a critical AR-15 malfunction clearance drill, specifically addressing the double feed. It highlights the importance of a systematic approach: lock the bolt, strip the magazine, clear the obstruction, re-insert, and chamber a round to resume firing. The drill is performed from a supine position, showcasing advanced shooting techniques under pressure.

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor, emphasizes building a reliable firearm draw that functions under pressure. It details techniques for clearing various cover garments for both hip and AIWB (Appendix Inside the Waistband) carry, stressing the importance of a consistent grip and smooth execution over pure speed. The instruction also covers dealing with potential snags and malfunctions during the draw.

This guide, from an experienced instructor, details essential techniques for shooting and reloading a firearm using only one hand. It emphasizes the critical need for a robust rear sight for racking the slide on a belt and a holster that allows for secure magazine management during reloads. The instructor strongly advises against revolvers for one-handed operation due to their complexity in reloading under such conditions, recommending magazine-fed firearms instead.

This video demonstrates a dynamic shooting drill led by instructor Joey Sauerland, as shared by Alyssa Seymour. The drill involves engaging targets while moving laterally, emphasizing proper range commands and the use of a shot timer for performance feedback. It highlights essential skills for intermediate shooters.

Instruction from expert John Lovell on the function and utility of the AR-15's forward assist. Lovell demonstrates how to use the forward assist to manually seat a bolt carrier group that is slightly out of battery due to fouling or lack of maintenance. While not always necessary with well-maintained rifles, he highlights its value as a redundancy for ensuring the firearm is ready to fire in critical situations.

This drill focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire, shooters can identify muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on trigger control and sight alignment.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. MOA is an angular measurement, approximately 1 inch at 100 yards, that increases linearly with distance. This concept simplifies scope adjustments for bullet drop and windage, allowing shooters to precisely compensate for gravity's effect on trajectory. Proper zeroing and understanding scope click values are key to achieving consistent accuracy.

Ryan Cleckner highlights stability as paramount for long-range shooting, recommending shooting bags for a consistent platform. He stresses focusing on the reticle for sight picture and maintaining steady trigger pressure through the shot with follow-through. Proper scope setup is crucial to avoid 'scope shadow' and ensure accurate point of impact.

Proper rifle scope mounting is crucial for accuracy and shooter comfort. This guide emphasizes fitting the scope to the individual shooter, ensuring a natural cheek weld and eye alignment. Key steps include secure ring installation, achieving correct eye relief, leveling the reticle, and focusing the ocular lens for a clear sight picture.