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Gunnies Shoot: Actual

nutnfancy
Published on December 20, 2013
Category: Training & Techniques
Duration: 54:07

This video details a training session focused on improving shooting fundamentals under simulated stress. Key takeaways include the importance of controlled breathing, maintaining sight picture, and a proper trigger press for accuracy. The session emphasizes practice runs to build confidence and manage emotions during shooting, highlighting techniques for dealing with stress and potential equipment malfunctions. It showcases various firearms and shooting scenarios, offering insights into competitive shooting preparation.

Tags

AR-15
Pistol Shooting
Trigger Control
Sight Picture
Stress Management
Marksmanship Fundamentals
Practice Run
Competition Prep
Breathing Techniques
Reloading
Malfunction Clearance

Quick Summary

This firearms training session emphasizes core marksmanship fundamentals like maintaining sight picture and executing a smooth trigger press. It highlights the critical role of controlled breathing and stress management techniques to improve accuracy under pressure, using practice runs to build shooter confidence and familiarity with various firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Warm-up
  2. 00:15Firearm Selection & Initial Thoughts
  3. 00:37Practice Run Setup & Rules
  4. 01:07Instructor Role & Practice Dynamics
  5. 01:51Importance of Calmness & Breathing
  6. 02:10Marksmanship Fundamentals: Trigger & Sight Picture
  7. 02:23Course Description: Rocky Terrain
  8. 03:01Pistol Shooting Practice & Malfunctions
  9. 03:36Target Engagement Challenges
  10. 04:03Pistol Accuracy Issues & Adjustments
  11. 04:37Stabilizing Shots & Optic Use
  12. 05:03Shooting from Standing Position
  13. 05:22Course Strategy: Pistol First
  14. 05:46Course Navigation & Target Identification
  15. 05:53Pistol Stage Execution
  16. 06:52Rifle Stage: Pins in the Forest
  17. 07:05Rifle Shot Correction & Adjustment
  18. 07:35Swinger Target Engagement
  19. 07:57Pistol Reloads & Target Engagement
  20. 09:22Double Tap Practice
  21. 09:43Reload & Decock Procedure
  22. 10:04Further Pistol Target Practice
  23. 10:40Big Gong Target Engagement
  24. 11:09Shooter Confidence & Improvement
  25. 11:23Backup Gun & Rifle Malfunction
  26. 11:48Rifle Stage: Swinger Plates & Pins
  27. 12:00AR-15 Shooting Experience
  28. 12:27Hillside Rifle Targets
  29. 12:35High Deflection Shot Analysis
  30. 12:42Bowling Pin Target Engagement
  31. 13:13Bad Guy Target Engagement
  32. 13:30Target Acquisition Adjustment
  33. 13:54Safety Check & Pistol Transition
  34. 14:08Pistol Engagement from Position
  35. 14:11XDM 9 Pistol Experience
  36. 14:30Pistol Target Practice & Misses
  37. 15:00Leisurely Stroll & Target Engagement
  38. 15:11Pounding Away at Targets
  39. 15:34Further Target Engagement
  40. 16:05Pistol Shooting Performance Review
  41. 16:07Stowing Pistol & Moving to Next Position
  42. 16:32Defensive Scenario Simulation
  43. 16:52Pistol Performance Debrief
  44. 17:13AR-15 Shooting Improvement
  45. 17:37Firearm Fit & Future Testing
  46. 18:01Mike's Rifle Run Preparation
  47. 18:11Increased Stress Level Simulation
  48. 18:19Cardio & Target Engagement
  49. 18:29M&P10 Shooting Impressions
  50. 18:38Target Engagement & Adjustments
  51. 19:18FNP Pistol Shooting
  52. 19:30FNP Pistol Rounds & Misses
  53. 19:52Pistol Performance Troubleshooting
  54. 20:23Rifle Engagement Preparation
  55. 20:29Rifle Target Engagement
  56. 20:35Rifle Accuracy & Hits
  57. 20:47Further Rifle Target Engagement
  58. 21:03Covering & Defensive Shooting
  59. 21:21Final Rifle Shots & Stress Creation
  60. 21:31Rifle Shot Adjustment
  61. 21:37Ammunition & Reloading Concerns
  62. 21:46Course Completion & Debrief
  63. 22:08Pistol Shooting Difficulties & Self-Assessment
  64. 22:16Performance Review & Future Plans
  65. 22:31Pistol Platform Recommendations
  66. 22:46Stress Test Recap
  67. 22:55Crew Debrief & Observations
  68. 23:08Peanut Gallery & Firearm Discussion
  69. 23:15FNS Pistol Issues & Alternatives
  70. 23:22Sig 226 & Glock Options
  71. 23:29FNS Pistol Test
  72. 23:50Brass Ejection & Glock Performance
  73. 24:14Glock 17 Performance Confirmation
  74. 24:30FNS Magazine Retention Criticism
  75. 25:16Competition Level Shooting
  76. 25:44Telescopic Sight Discussion
  77. 26:01Nervousness & Internet Commentary
  78. 26:16Ammunition & Comedic Load
  79. 26:30Go Time & Target Engagement
  80. 26:37New Shooter Appearance
  81. 26:46Paintballer vs. Shooter Comparison
  82. 26:51Weaponry Assortment & Favorites
  83. 27:00Sig P320 Performance Issues
  84. 27:12TMP SPR & Angela's Performance
  85. 27:17Rifle Choice & Performance Goals
  86. 27:26DSA SA58 & Performance Expectations
  87. 27:39Iron Sights vs. Optics
  88. 27:46Governor Loadout Discussion
  89. 27:53Ideal Loadout Preferences
  90. 28:13Ideal Rifle & Pistol Combination
  91. 28:19SA58 Performance Prediction
  92. 28:39Focus on Participant Runs
  93. 28:52SA58 Target Engagement
  94. 29:07SA58 Misses & Bonus Shots
  95. 29:25SA58 Iron Sight Performance
  96. 29:34SA58 Aiming Adjustments
  97. 30:03SA58 Target Hits & Misses
  98. 30:07SA58 Transition to Another Gun
  99. 30:16SA58 Performance Review
  100. 30:30Backup Gun Engagement
  101. 30:40Backup Gun Target Hits & Misses
  102. 30:47Backup Gun Performance Analysis
  103. 31:23Wyatt's Performance & Camouflage
  104. 31:59Rifle Stage Preparation
  105. 32:03Ammo Carrying Equipment Malfunction
  106. 32:09Rifle Target Engagement
  107. 32:29Rifle Shooting Experience
  108. 32:38Rifle Target Engagement & Feel
  109. 32:55Wyatt's Rifle Performance Discussion
  110. 33:01Ammo Dumping & Light Loads
  111. 33:14FAL Rifle Familiarity
  112. 33:23Mike's Target Acquisition
  113. 33:33FAL Rifle Performance & Preference
  114. 33:42FAL Zero & Target Visibility
  115. 33:58Tough Targets & Magnification
  116. 34:04Sig P320 Performance & Trigger
  117. 34:14Sig P320 Plate Engagement
  118. 34:21FAL Rifle for Next Time
  119. 34:25Plate Fall & 308 Whack
  120. 34:31Sig P320 Price & Popularity
  121. 34:44Rail Design Preferences
  122. 34:47Scope & Cool Gun
  123. 34:53Wyatt's Run Conclusion
  124. 35:33Post-Run Comparison: Mountain vs. Desert
  125. 35:52Staff Run Introduction
  126. 36:00Mr. Coyote & Gunnies Manager
  127. 36:06Raise & Salary Discussion
  128. 36:16Mossberg MVP Patrol Rifle Engagement
  129. 36:33Mossberg MVP Patrol Target Hits & Misses
  130. 36:44Mossberg MVP Patrol Misses & Hits
  131. 36:58Mossberg MVP Patrol Slow Down & Adjustment
  132. 37:12Mossberg MVP Patrol Five Rounds
  133. 37:23Mossberg MVP Patrol Safety Check
  134. 37:27Mossberg MVP Patrol Misses
  135. 37:42Mossberg MVP Patrol Hits
  136. 38:11Mossberg MVP Patrol Misses & Hits
  137. 38:23Mossberg MVP Patrol Performance Review
  138. 38:36Mossberg MVP Patrol Rushing & Honesty
  139. 38:47RMR Optic & Dot Acquisition
  140. 39:00RMR Optic Reflection Issues
  141. 39:22Matt's TMP SPR Run
  142. 39:25TMP SPR & Glock 17 Suppressed
  143. 39:36Second Run & Stress Amp-Up
  144. 39:50TMP SPR Target Engagement
  145. 40:01TMP SPR Performance Confirmation
  146. 40:11TMP SPR Right Target Engagement
  147. 40:20Center Lane & Stress Level Increase
  148. 40:24Gong Target Engagement
  149. 40:31Douche Pouch & Ping Pong Paddle
  150. 40:35Further Target Engagement
  151. 40:41Pistol Transition
  152. 40:44Pistol Target Engagement
  153. 40:55Pistol Target Hits & Misses
  154. 41:00Pistol Reload & Engagement
  155. 41:08Pistol Reload & Next Shot
  156. 41:19Holster & Count
  157. 41:27Reload & Further Engagement
  158. 41:35Final Rifle Shots
  159. 41:41Last Chance for Glory
  160. 41:50Mulligan Shot & Final Engagement
  161. 41:59SPR & Matt Combination Review
  162. 42:07Run Experience & Adrenaline
  163. 42:14Stress Levels & Static Range Comparison
  164. 42:30Public Viewing & Performance
  165. 42:47Final Rifle Shot Engagement
  166. 42:52Target Adjustment & Dead Center Hit
  167. 43:01Heavy K My & Light Pistol
  168. 43:13Pistol Frustration & Finish Strong
  169. 43:18Last Rifle Shot
  170. 43:25Save It & Steady Squeeze
  171. 43:32Target Adjustment & Fatherland Shot
  172. 43:47SPR Performance Review
  173. 43:54Swinging Targets & Engagement
  174. 44:08SPR Target Hits
  175. 44:11SPR Target Engagement & Misses
  176. 44:28FAL Target Engagement
  177. 44:33FAL Target Hits
  178. 44:46Save Our Lives & Left Adjustment
  179. 44:54FAL Miss & Mulligan Shot
  180. 45:08Rifle Backup & Target Engagement
  181. 45:12Left & Right Target Engagement
  182. 45:20Rifle Target Engagement & Misses
  183. 45:36Mulligan Shot & Target Hit
  184. 45:46Swinger Plate & Gong Misses
  185. 45:57Bowling Pin Engagement
  186. 46:03Glock Performance Review
  187. 46:06Pistol Run Preparation
  188. 46:14Gong Target Engagement
  189. 46:22Gong Target Misses
  190. 46:25Gong Target Hit & Reload
  191. 46:34Double Action Engagement
  192. 46:41Double Action Hits
  193. 46:48Top Target Engagement
  194. 46:53Ryan's Goat & Target Engagement
  195. 47:03Jerry Melck & Final Shots
  196. 47:14Threat Engagement
  197. 47:19Left Target Engagement
  198. 47:32Target Hit Confirmation
  199. 47:45Five for Five Left Target
  200. 47:50Last Rifle Shot
  201. 48:03Round Count & Position
  202. 48:16Wheel Gun Engagement
  203. 48:21S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum
  204. 48:31Wheel Gun Speed vs. Fun
  205. 48:37Reloads & Fun Factor
  206. 48:40Staff Run Conclusion
  207. 48:49Stamina & Cardio Discussion
  208. 49:01Rock Plowing & Work Involved
  209. 49:07Shooting Position & Pace
  210. 49:34Rifle Target Engagement
  211. 49:42Rifle Target Hits & Misses
  212. 49:49Rifle Target Hits & Misses Continued
  213. 50:06Glock Performance Review
  214. 50:08Glock & Pin Shooting
  215. 50:21Glock Target Engagement
  216. 50:29Glock Target Hits & Misses
  217. 50:37Low & Left Shot
  218. 50:41Final Target Engagement
  219. 50:44Getting Stronger
  220. 50:46Score & Pistol Grab
  221. 51:04Pistol Target Engagement
  222. 51:08Pistol Improvement
  223. 51:11Cork Guns & Sound
  224. 51:16Facial Hair & Prizes
  225. 51:25Angela & Dish Duty
  226. 51:42Mike's Pistol Work & Dueling Tree
  227. 51:51Pistol Marksmanship Issues
  228. 51:58Fun Day & Improvement
  229. 52:03Couple Runs & Performance Review
  230. 52:06Angela's Experience & Improvement
  231. 52:13Practice Needs: Breathing, Trigger, Pistol
  232. 52:25Huge Improvement & SPR Performance
  233. 52:33Bowling Pin Accuracy
  234. 52:42Pistol Performance & Highs/Lows
  235. 52:56Thanks & Good Times
  236. 53:03Thank You to Wyatt & Gunnies
  237. 53:14Wyatt's Work & Backhoe Use
  238. 53:23Thanks to Wyatt & Gunnies
  239. 53:25TMP Project Fun
  240. 53:32Gun Selection for Take Home
  241. 53:38Wrapping Up & Special Invitation
  242. 53:43Participants & Coyote's Absence
  243. 53:52Nutnfancy Thanks & Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key marksmanship fundamentals emphasized in this training session?

The training emphasizes maintaining a good sight picture and executing a smooth, deliberate trigger press. Creating calm through controlled breathing is also highlighted as crucial for accuracy, especially under stress or during timed shooting stages.

How does this video address managing stress during shooting?

The video stresses the importance of 'creating calm' through techniques like controlled breathing. It explains that practice runs, even without timing, help build confidence and manage emotions, which is vital for consistent performance when stress levels rise.

What firearms were discussed or used in this training video?

Several firearms were featured, including the Rock River Arms AR-15, FNP pistols, Springfield XDM, Glock 17, DSA SA58 FAL, Mossberg MVP Patrol, TMP SPR, and a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum revolver.

What advice is given regarding firearm fit and selection?

The video suggests that a proper firearm fit is important for control and accuracy, noting that a pistol like the Springfield XDM might be too large for some shooters. It implies that finding a firearm that fits well can significantly improve performance.

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