Firearm Drills: 12 round warmup drill

This video provides a comprehensive 100-round pistol warmup routine demonstrated by an experienced instructor, drawing from Haley Strategic training. It covers essential drills like the Kinesthetic Alignment, Rhythm, and DeLorean Drills, focusing on grip, trigger control, and draw speed. The routine utilizes TA Targets Season Carbon targets and is designed to enhance shooter proficiency and readiness.

This guide, drawing from an experienced instructor's insights, details how to diagnose and correct a Glock shooting low left. It emphasizes inspecting and adjusting the rear sight, understanding that a drifted sight often indicates a previous owner's shooting issue or a need for zeroing. The guide also stresses the importance of trigger control and grip to overcome common flinching problems that lead to inaccurate shots.

This video emphasizes that the fundamental secret to better shooting lies in mastering trigger pull. Instruction from experienced individuals, including a former magazine editor, highlights that focusing on this basic technique simplifies all other shooting aspects. Realistic self-assessment against peers, rather than superhuman talents, is encouraged for effective progress.

This episode emphasizes that trigger pull is the most critical aspect of shooting, often overlooked by untrained individuals. Instructors Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington detail how to achieve a smooth trigger press, distinguishing it from 'trigger jerking.' They advocate for slow, deliberate practice, dry-firing, and using tools like lasers to diagnose and correct issues, stressing that mastering trigger control is fundamental to accurate shooting with any firearm.

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.

Joel Park, a firearms instructor, emphasizes the importance of analyzing shooting trends over individual shot performance. By examining aggregate target results and correlating them with physical sensations, shooters can identify specific issues like trigger control or sight alignment problems. This data-driven approach provides clear direction for focused training to achieve long-term improvement.

This guide details the proper technique for safely loading the M1 Garand, specifically addressing the common 'Garand Thumb' phenomenon. It emphasizes maintaining downward pressure on the en-bloc clip during loading to prevent the bolt from slamming forward prematurely. Expert instruction from Garand Thumb highlights this as a key safety measure for new shooters.

This comprehensive review of the Russian Altyn helmet, presented by Garand Thumb, details its construction and ballistic performance. The helmet features a 3mm titanium shell with an aramid liner, rated for pistol and fragmentation threats. Testing reveals it stops 9mm and .44 Magnum rounds but fails against rifle calibers like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. Despite its robust construction for its intended role, its significant weight and lack of rifle protection are noted as drawbacks compared to modern alternatives.

Garand Thumb, a recognized subject matter expert in tactical equipment, critically assesses the effectiveness of ballistic face masks. The video details rigorous testing using realistic ballistic dummies and various firearms, from handguns to rifles, to measure projectile stopping power and backface deformation. The conclusion highlights significant risks associated with these masks, primarily due to severe deformation, suggesting they are often 'gimmicky' and less effective than traditional head protection.

This guide details the correct technique for loading the M1 Garand rifle, specifically addressing how to avoid 'Garand Thumb.' It emphasizes the 'bladed hand' method, a crucial technique for safe and efficient loading demonstrated by the speaker. Proper execution involves a swift, decisive motion to seat the en-bloc clip while protecting the thumb from the forward-moving bolt.