How I Teach

This video introduces the Handgun Training System (HTS) community, designed for individuals struggling with consistent accuracy at the shooting range. Instructor John G. Johnson emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach over innate talent. The HTS community offers a free 'Master Your Handgun in Four Weeks' masterclass, providing structured lessons, drills, and personalized feedback to help shooters improve their pistol skills.

This five-day FalconClaw CQB course offers realistic close-quarters battle training in a highly simulated indoor facility. It's designed for military, law enforcement, security professionals, and civilians with prior experience, focusing on fundamentals through progressive drills and scenario-based exercises. The course emphasizes practical application derived from recent conflicts and extensive law enforcement experience, with direct instructor feedback and the use of AR-15 style rifles with marking rounds.

This video introduces the Handgun Training System (HTS) by John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor who also owns a gun range and store. The HTS is presented as a solution for individuals struggling with handgun accuracy, specifically those experiencing shots that are low and left, or inconsistent. The system offers a structured program including a free masterclass, weekly fundamentals, drills, PDF targets, and personalized feedback from instructors within the HTS community.

This workshop focuses on common handgun accuracy issues, emphasizing fundamental techniques. Instructor John G. Johnson explains that most misses stem from a missing element in the shooter's system, such as poor trigger press, grip, stance, or sight alignment/picture. He details how to achieve a solid grip, an athletic stance, and a proper trigger press, highlighting the importance of front sight focus and a level pistol for consistent accuracy.

Dustin from Guns of the West provides recommended black powder charges for various cap and ball revolvers, categorizing them by size and caliber. He advises on specific grain amounts for pocket (.31 caliber), belt (.36 caliber), holster (.44 caliber), and large 'horse' pistols (Walker/Dragoon), emphasizing that his recommendations often exceed manufacturer's lower suggestions for better performance. The video also touches on the use of paper cartridges.

This video highlights individuals traveling from Hawaii to Houston for NRA shotgun instruction. It focuses on the pursuit of advanced training, specifically seeking out female instructors and NRA Woman of the Year recipients for both basic and instructor-level shotgun courses. The content emphasizes the dedication required to travel long distances for specialized firearms education.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of follow-through in firearm training, specifically the 'realign and reset' phase after each shot. Instructor Pat Mac calls out shooters who rush this process, highlighting that neglecting it hinders proficiency, especially when engaging multiple targets or shooting steel.

This video discusses the learning curve associated with transitioning to red dot sights on handguns, particularly for those new to the technology or switching between strong and support hands. The speaker, who trains with both iron sights and red dots, notes that while irons can be faster for some, red dots offer superior accuracy. Consistent training is emphasized as the key to overcoming difficulties in acquiring the dot.

This video emphasizes the importance of failing quickly during firearms training, specifically highlighting a fumbled magazine change. The instructor stresses that failure is a biological requirement in training, but it's crucial to learn from mistakes, prepare for the future, and perform in the present. The core principle is to identify errors rapidly and correct them to avoid recurring issues, thereby improving performance.

This video details the El Presidente drill, a timed shooting exercise focused on engaging multiple targets twice, performing a magazine change, and then engaging them twice again. Instructor Pat Mac emphasizes starting at a manageable pace (around 10 seconds) and gradually building speed, focusing on fundamentals like grip and muzzle control to improve accuracy. He also discusses common malfunctions like stovepipes and the importance of consistent practice.