COLD START OF THE MONTH: APRIL

This video discusses the importance of training with both the strong and support hands. While strong-hand-only shooting is tactically necessary for scenarios like vehicle extractions or providing cover, the instructor emphasizes training the support side not for tactical necessity but for cognitive benefits. Working the non-dominant side stimulates the creative and analytical lobes of the brain, enhancing overall cognitive function.

This video details a pistol training day focusing on practical drills with a Glock 17 Gen 5 equipped with an X300 weapon light and Trijicon night sights. The instructor emphasizes the importance of consistent training for personal and family safety, normalizing practice with carry or duty firearms. Drills include 'one reload twos' and simulated adverse conditions like sand ingress, highlighting the need for proficiency and gear reliability under stress. The session also touches on managing shooter fatigue and maintaining a good grip during dynamic shooting.

This 10-minute dry fire routine, led by world champion Lena Miculek, focuses on building fundamental pistol skills. It incorporates drills for grip, draw stroke, trigger control, and presentation, emphasizing technique over speed. The routine includes dedicated grip-building exercises to strengthen shooting muscles and can be repeated for longer training sessions.

This expert guide details 'The Bill Drill', a fundamental pistol training exercise popularized by Wilson Combat. Developed by founder Bill Wilson, the drill focuses on drawing from a holster at 7 yards and accurately placing six shots into the A-zone of a target in under 3 seconds. The instruction emphasizes proper grip, recoil control, and prioritizing accuracy over speed, with demonstrations by an experienced shooter affiliated with Wilson Combat.

This video details a comprehensive pistol skills test developed by Ben Stoeger, designed to benchmark shooter proficiency. It incorporates elements like drawing from a holster, shooting from various positions (standing, kneeling), strong and weak-hand-only shooting, movement, and reloads, all under strict par times. The test uses three USPSA targets and requires a range capable of 25-yard shooting. Stoeger emphasizes that the par times are set with a buffer, making the test achievable with dedicated training.

This video showcases an advanced pistol training drill focusing on rapid target engagement and efficient slide lock reloads, as demonstrated by actors Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan under the expert instruction of Taran Butler at Taran Tactical Innovations. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and smooth transitions between shooting and reloading phases, highlighting techniques crucial for high-pressure scenarios.

This video details the January 'Cold Start' training drill, focusing on shooting on the move with both pistol and rifle. Participants practice advancing under fire, engaging targets at different distances and zones, and executing mandatory reloads. The drill highlights the challenges of shooting while moving, especially with a rifle, and introduces the concept of 'makeup shots' as a training aid for self-correction.

This video demonstrates critical communication and adjustment techniques for long-range shooting. It highlights the importance of clear spotter calls, precise target corrections (e.g., 'come up point one'), and confirming impacts to achieve accuracy. The session emphasizes iterative adjustments based on observed shot placement.