FORWARDING BASELINES

This dry fire drill focuses on improving red dot sight stabilization after a shot. By performing single shots and observing the dot's movement, shooters can identify issues like over-gripping or 'over-driving' the pistol. The goal is to achieve a controlled return of the dot to the window without excessive vibration, indicating proper grip and trigger control.

This video provides an in-depth look at the .45 ACP cartridge, dispelling myths and highlighting its modern relevance. It covers the cartridge's historical origins, its effectiveness in various firearms like the 1911 and revolvers, and its performance characteristics such as recoil and terminal ballistics. The discussion extends to enhanced .45 ACP variants, its suitability for pistol caliber carbines and suppressed use, and its ease of reloading, emphasizing its consistent, hard-hitting nature for close-quarters combat and self-defense.

This guide, from firearms instructor Joel Park, addresses the common issue of losing target focus after hitting a no-shoot target during rapid fire. The core principle is to remain non-reactive to mistakes, continuing to focus on the intended target area and utilizing subsequent shots to compensate rather than dwelling on the error in the moment. This technique is crucial for maintaining accuracy and efficiency under pressure in shooting sports.

This video provides essential advice for new shooters, covering 10 key areas to improve accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of a proper grip, smooth trigger press, sight focus, and consistent practice. The instructor, John G. Johnson, highlights common mistakes and offers practical solutions to help shooters overcome challenges and build confidence.

This guide details the 'crush grip' technique, a method endorsed by legendary shooters like Bill Jordan and Rob Latham, to overcome common 'low left' pistol misses. By maximizing grip pressure with all non-trigger fingers, shooters can stabilize the firearm and isolate the trigger finger, leading to significantly tighter groups. The technique addresses the biological phenomenon of sympathetic movement, where other fingers involuntarily move when the trigger is pressed. It includes specific dry fire, ball and dummy, and one-handed drills to ingrain the proper grip and improve shooting consistency across various pistol types.

This guide details dry fire drills focused on improving grip and trigger control, as explained by firearms instructor Joel Park. It emphasizes the importance of consistent grip pressure and minimizing unintended input during the trigger press. The drills are designed to build good habits that translate to live fire accuracy, even with limited ammunition.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, presented by Rick, offers five actionable tips to enhance pistol grip for improved shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective rules to focus on mechanical principles, leverage, and relaxation. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamentals and achieve greater control and speed.

This video showcases a large-scale, coordinated 'mag dump' event at Oakhaven Range, organized by Achilles Heel Tactical. It highlights the preparation and execution of synchronized mass firing, featuring a vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun and various other firearms. The event emphasizes professional range safety protocols and the use of advanced tactical equipment, demonstrating high-energy, intense, and celebratory tactical shooting community engagement.

This guide details a critical pistol shooting technique taught by Rick from Achilles Heel Tactical. It emphasizes the difficulty of pistol shooting and breaks down trigger manipulation into continuous and interrupted methods. The core principle is isolating the trigger finger to press the trigger straight back without disturbing the sights, a technique applicable to both one-handed and two-handed grips. The instruction highlights common errors like squeezing the entire grip and provides actionable steps for improvement through dry fire practice.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.