Cold Weather Training Pistol & Rifle: Tactical vs EDC | Tactical Rifleman

This video provides a baseline recommendation for ammunition quantities per firearm, drawing from military specifications and practical considerations. The speaker suggests 1,000 rounds per sporting rifle and handgun, and 500 rounds for hunting rifles and revolvers, emphasizing that these are minimums and additional practice ammunition is crucial.

Lucas Botkin, demonstrating expert-level proficiency, showcases an advanced drill involving rapid rifle-to-pistol transitions and reloads. The video emphasizes the importance of smooth execution and precise movements, using a Competition Electronics Pocket Pro II shot timer to assess performance. This drill is designed for experienced shooters looking to refine their speed and efficiency under pressure.

This guide details the 1R1 drill, a cost-effective method for gear familiarization and improving weapon manipulation skills, as demonstrated by Clint Morgan. It emphasizes drawing fresh magazines from a plate carrier placard, especially in cold weather, and incorporates movement to enhance situational awareness. The drill helps identify areas needing speed or control for accuracy.

This video demonstrates a critical training drill for concealed carriers, emphasizing that training should not cease during colder months or holidays. The instructor, exhibiting high-level proficiency, showcases a rapid draw from an appendix holster under winter clothing, followed by accurate engagement of a steel target and an efficient slide-lock reload. The drill highlights the importance of maintaining skills regardless of environmental conditions.

This video details a comprehensive training routine for IDPA competition, blending dry fire at home with live fire at the range. The instructor emphasizes consistent trigger control, grip, sight alignment, and efficient holster draws and reloads. The routine includes practicing malfunction clearances and simulating competition scenarios with gear like a vest, aiming to train as one performs.

This video demonstrates an efficient firearm practice methodology focused on maximizing repetitions and learning from each shot. Instructor Joel Park, alongside competitive shooter Lane Greece, emphasizes walking through a course of fire, performing multiple runs before scoring, and analyzing target results for improvement. The approach aims to reduce downtime and increase the actionable takeaways from a training session, making practice more effective.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.