GBRS Group Grip Training with Vernon Griffith

This guide details a faster weapon presentation technique taught by DJ Shipley of GBRS Group. It emphasizes moving from a true low ready and disengaging the safety as the weapon levels, integrating it into a single fluid motion for increased efficiency. This method is contrasted with slower, multi-step approaches, highlighting its application in real-world scenarios requiring rapid response.

This video outlines the GBRS Group's philosophy on developing effective tactical training curricula. It emphasizes a collaborative, operator-driven approach, integrating real-world experiences and continuous feedback loops to ensure training remains relevant and impactful. The instruction highlights the importance of evolving training based on operator challenges and anomalies encountered in the field, moving beyond theoretical concepts to practical application.

This video from GBRS Group outlines a basic marksmanship course focusing on foundational skills. It emphasizes the importance of a proper firearm zero and progresses through various shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) and target types. The instruction highlights buddy shooting techniques, utilizing barricades, and logically stacking drills to build a solid marksmanship foundation. The expert-level instruction from GBRS Group provides clear guidance for developing shooting proficiency.

This video features DJ Shipley, a founding member of GBRS Group, discussing the critical importance of intense, high-stakes training in professions where lives are on the line. He contrasts the 'adult islands' mentality of past generations, where training was non-negotiable, with current challenges. Shipley emphasizes that the lethality of the job demands training intensity that mirrors real-world consequences, rejecting the notion that such rigorous schedules are excessive.

This guide details a cold-weather concealed carry draw stroke technique from GBRS Group. It emphasizes the importance of a deep grab on garment hems to prevent snagging and the need for deliberate action to clear clothing. Consistent hand placement at the body's center line is crucial for a smooth master grip acquisition and overall draw speed.

This video outlines the GBRS Group's 'Knowledge Transfer' training methodology, emphasizing a structured daily routine of fitness, group meals, and intensive range blocks. Led by experienced Tier 1 operators, the courses cater to various skill levels, from introductory firearm handling to advanced marksmanship and specialized tactical skills. The methodology focuses on high repetition, progressive learning, and building confidence through consistent, expert-led instruction.

This video demonstrates universal shooting standards, emphasizing under one-second engagement times from high and low ready positions. It showcases drills like the Bill Drill and a 3 Body, 2 Head sequence, highlighting efficient weapon manipulation and accuracy with a custom AR-15 build featuring an EOTech optic and GBRS Hydra Mount.

This guide, based on instruction from DJ Shipley of GBRS Group, details the critical importance of proper posture while wearing body armor. It emphasizes standing upright and squaring plates to the threat to maximize ballistic coverage, contrasting this with the dangerous practice of leaning forward, which can expose vital areas. The instruction highlights techniques for effective protection in tactical scenarios.

This GBRS Group video emphasizes mastering carbine reloads by prioritizing proper technique over raw speed. It highlights the critical importance of a firm, forward support grip (like a C-clamp) for weapon control during CQB and high-stress scenarios, warning against sacrificing fundamentals for fast 'par times'. The correct sequence involves sending the bolt, moving the support hand forward, establishing a solid grip, and then re-acquiring the target.

This video showcases an advanced tactical training session led by an expert with former Tier 1 Special Operations experience. The drill integrates live fire range exercises, high-intensity physical conditioning on an Echo Bike, and close-quarters battle scenarios, all while monitoring biometric data to simulate combat stress and optimize performance.