How To Survive Basic Training | Tactical Rifleman

This video offers a practical tip for improving prone shooting stability, debunking the myth that magazine contact with the ground always causes malfunctions. The instructor, drawing on military experience, advises bringing elbows in close and positioning the support elbow under the rifle. He also suggests using the magazine as a monopod when feasible, especially with modern equipment.

This video details a quick and easy rifle to pistol transition drill designed to improve shooter proficiency. It requires 25 rounds each of rifle and pistol ammunition, and a 25-yard range. The drill emphasizes scoring based on accuracy (Alphas, Charlies, Deltas, Mikes) and time, culminating in a hit factor calculation. The instructor demonstrates the drill and provides scoring examples.

This guide, based on insights from Nikko Ortiz, focuses on essential preparation for basic military training. It emphasizes the importance of starting a healthy diet and incorporating regular jogging at least a month prior to enlistment to ensure recruits are physically and mentally ready, thereby minimizing failure rates during the demanding initial phases.

This guide details the fundamental prone shooting technique as demonstrated by Lucas Botkin in the ADAPTIV DEFENSE C-200 Course. It covers proper body positioning, rifle support, recoil management for both single and rapid fire, and the importance of observing muzzle movement for stability assessment. The prone position is highlighted as the most fundamental and optimal stance for rifle shooting, applicable to all other positions.

This technique, demonstrated by an expert firearms instructor, focuses on controlling breathing to achieve a stable shooting platform. By inhaling slightly, the shooter can use the natural movement of their chest to dip the rifle's front, allowing for a clear view of the target. Exhaling slowly then brings the crosshairs onto the bullseye, where a pause in breathing enables precise trigger control for a more accurate shot. This method is applicable in both tactical and hunting scenarios.

This video demonstrates a key technique for improving prone shooting stability. The instructor emphasizes bringing elbows in tight and positioning the support-side elbow directly underneath the rifle. This method aims to achieve muscular relaxation and bone support, crucial for accurate marksmanship.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.