Drill After Drill

This guide details rapid fire techniques as demonstrated by Ben Stoeger, a professional competition shooter and instructor. It covers essential elements like managing recoil, maintaining sight alignment, consistent grip pressure, and visualizing red dot movement for faster follow-up shots. The instruction emphasizes minimizing shooter input and focusing on the target to achieve tight shot groups during rapid fire sequences.

Joel Park, an expert firearms instructor, details the critical technique of leading with the eyes during shooting. He explains that while he exaggerates movements for demonstrations, the principle of eyes always acquiring the next target before the gun remains constant. This guide covers proper sight acquisition during draws, transitions, and recoil recovery, emphasizing target focus over premature sight focus. Park also advocates for purposeful indoor range training to build fundamental skills.

This video demonstrates the Criss Cross drill using the P211 GTO pistol, focusing on improving speed and accuracy. Instructor Tanner Denton, exhibiting high-level proficiency, utilizes a shot timer to track performance, achieving sub-3-second runs for 8 shots. The drill is progressively challenging, incorporating magazine reloads to test weapon handling under pressure. The content highlights the importance of consistent hits in critical zones and efficient gear setup.

This guide, presented by a Farewell Firearms Training Instructor, details the critical importance of a proper pistol grip for accuracy and recoil control. It emphasizes aligning the sights with the wrist and elbow and seating the pistol deep in the hand's webbing to manage recoil effectively. The instructor, an expert in firearm techniques, uses professional gear to demonstrate these fundamental principles.

This video explains the concept of reactive shooting, emphasizing the importance of confirming sight alignment before each shot. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, details a process that creates a mental 'should I shoot? yes' loop, fostering accountability and deliberate action. This technique is crucial for improving accuracy and control, especially when using modern optics like red dot sights.

This video demonstrates a rapid-fire drill using a striker-fired handgun equipped with a slide-mounted red dot sight. The shooter, identified as a professional firearms instructor from Regular Guy Training LLC, showcases controlled recoil management and rapid target acquisition on steel targets at an outdoor range. The drill emphasizes a consistent cadence of fire and efficient transitions, highlighting the benefits of modern optics for dynamic shooting scenarios.

This video demonstrates a rapid fire drill focusing on efficient magazine reloads and immediate resumption of fire. The shooter, equipped with tactical gear and an M4 Carbine with an ACOG optic, showcases proficient weapon manipulation and recoil control. The drill emphasizes maintaining a high rate of fire while executing smooth tactical reloads.

This review of the Springfield M1A Scout Squad after 7,000 rounds highlights its robust reliability, especially with steel-cased ammunition. The instructor, speaking with high authority from extensive practical experience, details maintenance tips like using grease for lubrication and warns about potential malfunctions caused by glove interference with the operating rod. Cosmetic wear, such as brass marks on the stock, is viewed as a 'badge of honor' from heavy use.

This guide, presented by Regular Guy Training LLC, advocates for using readily available and cost-effective automotive lubricants for firearms. The instructor, drawing on military experience with belt-fed weapons and high-volume shooting, explains why conventional motor oil and high-temperature lithium grease are superior and more economical than many specialized gun lubes. It covers platform-specific recommendations, including considerations for cold weather and different firearm designs like AR-15s, AK-47s, and Glocks.

This guide details building a reliable AR pistol, emphasizing component selection for hard-use scenarios. It covers barrel and gas system choices, DI vs. piston considerations, and the importance of quality upper and lower receivers. The build focuses on practical reliability and shooter ergonomics, including ambidextrous controls and essential accessories, with a total cost around $1600 for the base build.