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This expert-level guide from Tactical Rifleman demonstrates advanced iron sight techniques for Close Quarters Battle (CQB). It contrasts traditional sight alignment with a faster, over-the-rear-sight method that enhances situational awareness but requires compensation for height over bore offset at CQB distances.

Instruction from retired SGM Karl Erickson of 5th SFG focuses on effective cold weather shooting. Key techniques include proper belt selection, layering gloves for optimal tactile feel and protection, and practicing glove removal drills. The importance of continued training in adverse conditions is emphasized.

This expert guide, informed by a retired Green Beret with TBI, details the overlooked risk of concussions and brain damage from blast waves at indoor shooting ranges. It explains how reflected shockwaves from walls and ceilings can lead to cumulative impacts, exceeding military safe exposure limits, particularly with rifle fire. The guide emphasizes awareness and suggests limiting high-volume rifle use in such environments.

This expert guide from Tactical Rifleman details critical emergency pistol reload techniques. It emphasizes understanding potential outcomes and choosing reliable methods over rushed, unreliable ones like 'slamming.' The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, covers the common 'seat and send' with its pitfalls, an improved 'seat and send' using thumb manipulation, and the highly reliable overhand 'seat and rack' method.

This video from Tactical Rifleman announces an upcoming Tactical Lever Gun course on June 7th. The course, held at Montgomery County Shooting Complex, will cover essential skills such as pistol transitions, advanced loading techniques, and specific tactics for operating a lever-action rifle. It aims to enhance shooter proficiency and offer alternative skill sets, particularly for areas with firearm restrictions or for those looking to broaden their tactical capabilities.

This expert-level guide from Tactical Rifleman details a crucial breathing technique for enhancing shooting accuracy. It emphasizes utilizing natural point of aim and controlled breathing to manipulate the firearm's elevation, culminating in a precise trigger press during a breath hold. The instruction is delivered with clear visual aids and technical terminology, indicating a high level of expertise.

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.