How to shoot with your fingers cut off

This guide, informed by the critical analysis of Active Self Protection hosts John Correia and Mike Willever, focuses on enhancing marksmanship skills crucial for high-stakes scenarios like hostage rescues. It emphasizes the importance of proper grip, sight alignment, and trigger control, recommending drills like 'Dot Torture' and the use of red dot optics. The guide also addresses tactical positioning and the critical error of adopting an akimbo stance with a firearm and Taser when lethal force is imminent.

This 10-minute dry fire routine, led by world champion Lena Miculek, focuses on building fundamental pistol skills. It incorporates drills for grip, draw stroke, trigger control, and presentation, emphasizing technique over speed. The routine includes dedicated grip-building exercises to strengthen shooting muscles and can be repeated for longer training sessions.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features Chris Cerino, a seasoned firearms instructor and former law enforcement officer, detailing his extensive career path. Cerino discusses his journey from patrol officer and SWAT team member to Air Marshal and reality television personality on 'Top Shot.' He emphasizes the importance of continuous training, mental rehearsal, and understanding the 'why' behind shooting proficiency, highlighting his transition into developing comprehensive training programs.

This video details two firearm training drills: a dynamic movement drill and a static drill called the 'All Hands Drill' developed by Ernest Langden. The dynamic drill emphasizes efficient movement, entering and exiting shooting positions, and speed. The 'All Hands Drill' focuses on developing proficiency in both strong and support hand shooting, as well as overall firearm manipulation and reloads. Key takeaways highlight the importance of grip, vision, and efficient movement for improving performance.

This video from Barrel & Hatchet presents six printable pistol drills designed to enhance shooter proficiency. The drills focus on improving draw speed, accuracy, shot cadence, and reload efficiency at various distances. They are presented as a resource for shooters to maximize ammo usage and training time, with an emphasis on challenging oneself to improve fundamentals and push performance limits. The instruction is provided by experienced shooters aiming to make training accessible and effective.

This video features John "Shrek" McPhee, founder of Sheriff of Baghdad, demonstrating the critical 'shoot look shoot' technique for rapid target transitions. McPhee, an expert with a Special Operations background, emphasizes leading with your eyes to acquire the next target before the firearm moves, leveraging natural hand-eye coordination for efficiency. The drill is shown live on an outdoor range using a Glock-style handgun with iron sights and Walker's electronic ear protection.

This video from TA Targets details an unusual warranty claim involving a steel target with a large penetration hole. The manufacturer's representative, demonstrating high expertise in ballistics and steel properties, analyzes the damage. They conclude that the hole was likely caused by a .50 BMG Mk 211 Mod 0 (Raufoss) round, not the customer's claimed .300 Win Mag, despite the customer's assertion. TA Targets ultimately replaced the target as a gesture of customer support, highlighting their commitment to service even when the damage isn't a manufacturing defect.

This video demonstrates a rapid-fire drill on the TA Targets Phoenix Plate Rack using a PACT Club Timer III. The shooter, exhibiting high authority and expertise, successfully engages all six AR550 steel plates with a handgun. The drill emphasizes clean draw from concealment and high accuracy during rapid fire, showcasing proficient firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a head-to-head competition using the TA Targets Competition Dueling Tree. Two shooters utilize semi-automatic handguns to rapidly flip six reactive steel paddles, showcasing speed and accuracy in a dynamic drill. The drill emphasizes high-speed target transitions and proficient use of modern optics, as demonstrated by experienced shooters on an outdoor range.

This guide, from TA Targets, details the setup and deployment of 'backpack guns' as a supplement to a primary handgun. It emphasizes the 'gray man' philosophy for concealment, comparing draw times between handguns and rifles, and showcases specific builds like a 10.3-inch 5.56 AR pistol and a Veritas Tactical .300 Blackout SBR. The instruction highlights the importance of realistic range training with your chosen setup.