Green Beret's Favorite Night Shooting Drills | Tactical Rifleman

This video demonstrates the 'recon by fire' technique for engaging steel targets in a dark forest environment at the Moons Out 2026 event. The instructor, exhibiting advanced tactical knowledge, highlights the challenges of low-light target acquisition and the importance of audible feedback from steel targets. The guide emphasizes compensating for 'hide-over-bore' issues, a critical skill for accurate engagement in varied terrain.

This guide details tactical shooting techniques with the Brownells BRN-4, emphasizing its performance in both daytime and low-light conditions. The video showcases proficient recoil control, the effectiveness of the short-stroke gas piston system, and the rifle's utility with night vision equipment. Expert instruction highlights precision and positional shooting from prone and moving stances, demonstrating the BRN-4 as a capable tactical platform.

This guide details essential techniques for NVG operators, emphasizing seamless transitions between night vision and white light engagement. It covers equipment setup, optic considerations, and tactical applications for maintaining situational awareness and effectiveness in low-light conditions. Instruction is provided by Paul Costa, a lead instructor from Achilles Heel Tactical.

This video demonstrates tactical shooting techniques for low-light environments, showcasing the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) with an IR laser/illuminator, followed by a transition to a weapon-mounted white light for target engagement. Instruction is provided by Regular Guy Training LLC, indicating a professional and tactical approach.

This video demonstrates advanced carbine drills under night vision, showcasing static target engagement, speed reloads, and dynamic movement. It highlights the effectiveness of IR lasers and advanced optics like the EOTech EXPS3 paired with a B.E. Meyers MAWL for low-light operations. The content emphasizes precision and speed, even with the challenges presented by night vision equipment.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical provides expert instruction on advanced night vision rifle operations. Lead Instructor Rick demonstrates crucial techniques for proper rifle mounting while wearing body armor and effective recoil management by 'building a house' around the buttstock. The importance of laser feedback for body mechanics and efficiency is emphasized through live-fire drills in Phoenix, Arizona.

In close-quarters combat, drawing a pistol can be dangerous as an opponent can easily grab the firearm. A tactical knife offers a safer alternative, allowing the user to create space by targeting vital areas like the carotid artery or kidneys. This space allows for a safe transition back to a firearm. The video demonstrates this strategy using a Glock pistol and a fixed-blade knife.

This video details crucial footwork techniques for Navy SEALs during Close Quarters Combat (CQC). It emphasizes 'economy of motion' and the 'long step' technique for balanced entry into corner-fed rooms, ensuring immediate engagement capability. Proper footwork prevents exposing vulnerable side plates and maintains a stable shooting platform.

This video demonstrates a clever modification of standard military cloth bandoliers to increase their magazine capacity. By releasing a hidden white string, the pockets expand, allowing them to hold one or even two 5.56mm magazines each. Special Forces operators pack these expanded bandoliers with other essentials for rapid emergency resupply in the field.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm Barnes TAC-XPD and .45 ACP Cor-Bon Pow'RBall. The 9mm achieved deeper penetration (13-14 inches) with consistent expansion, while the .45 ACP created a larger wound cavity and significant energy transfer but slightly less penetration. The Cor-Bon Pow'RBall's design enhances feeding reliability in 1911 platforms.