How to handle a hard kicking shotgun or rifle

This video demonstrates firing a 2.5-ounce Seismic 12 gauge slug from a Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, highlighting the extreme recoil. The presenter emphasizes the importance of a two-handed grip and proper stance to manage the powerful kick, noting the potential for the trigger guard to hit the finger. The sawtooth pattern on the shotgun is mentioned as a contributing factor to the perceived pain.

This video features Jenny, a competitive shooter with Finnish Defense Forces experience, demonstrating advanced shotgun handling and training drills. Instruction from Ivan of Kit Badger highlights the benefits of the Genesis Arms Gen-12 shotgun, particularly its magazine-fed system and manageable recoil, compared to inertia-driven shotguns. The content covers practical application in scenarios like the Thunder Ranch training facility and a live-fire shoot house, emphasizing speed, movement, and defensive effectiveness.

This video provides a practical demonstration of shotgun practice, focusing on efficient equipment preparation and live-fire technique. The shooter utilizes Hunt Profi Practice 12 gauge ammunition and Hatsan Escort Pump-Action shotgun at an outdoor range, highlighting effective shell manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration emphasizes the proper use of PPE, specifically Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic earmuffs, and showcases a controlled approach to rapid firing and target engagement.

This video provides a visually engaging demonstration of shotgun handling and firing techniques, featuring both break-action and pump-action models. It showcases various shotgun shells and includes tactical shooting drills at an outdoor range, emphasizing proficient firearm manipulation and the use of safety equipment. The content is presented by DROBASHEVICH, identified as a firearms enthusiast with high technical proficiency.

This video demonstrates a practical penetration test comparing birdshot, buckshot, and slugs fired from a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun through multiple layers of drywall. The host, a firearms enthusiast, provides an energetic and informal analysis of the results, highlighting the significant differences in penetration depth. The test serves to inform viewers about projectile performance for potential home defense considerations.

This guide details the experimental setup and execution of simulating a contact shotgun blast, inspired by the Alex Murdaugh trial. It covers defining contact shots, setting up a realistic ballistic gel model, performing the shot with a Benelli Supernova, and analyzing the resulting forensic evidence. The demonstration highlights the significant pressure and gas effects unique to contact wounds, offering insights relevant to forensic analysis and trial testimony.

John Hickok, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates the Zastava M92 PV, a legally converted full-auto AK variant. He highlights the NFA's role in restricting civilian access to such firearms and showcases the weapon's performance with both standard and drum magazines. The video emphasizes the AK selector design for quick semi-auto transitions and the manageable recoil of this compact full-auto platform.

This video provides an expert-level accuracy test of the Micro Draco AK, a short-barreled variant imported by Century Arms, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Instructor John Hickok demonstrates techniques for assessing mechanical accuracy using shooting supports and discusses the ballistic trade-offs of its 6-inch barrel. The assessment highlights surprisingly practical accuracy at moderate ranges for this compact firearm.

This video demonstrates a practical marksmanship drill using a rare Marlin 1895 STP in .45-70 Government. Instructor John Hickok challenges viewers to clear a field of animal-shaped steel targets efficiently. The drill emphasizes accuracy and shot economy, framed as a hypothetical survival scenario. It highlights the capabilities of the Marlin 1895 STP, a limited-run rifle known for its historical significance and robust performance.

This guide details techniques for controlling a full-auto firearm, specifically the Glock 17, as demonstrated by John Hickok. It emphasizes the importance of grip, anticipating muzzle rise, maintaining sight alignment, and practicing controlled bursts. Hickok, an experienced shooter, highlights that mastering full-auto requires understanding the firearm's specific characteristics and dedicated practice.