How To Train with a Red Dot on your Glock

This video debunks the common teaching of 'pinning the trigger to the wall' and timing shots with footfalls during shooting on the move. The instructor emphasizes a fluid, single-motion trigger press once the sights are aligned, separating upper body shooting mechanics from lower body movement. He advocates for consistent grip and trigger control, suggesting dry fire to expose grip flaws. Practical drills like 'Bar Hop' and 'Track the Azone' are presented to promote seamless movement and shooting.

Joel Park, an expert instructor with competitive shooting experience, explains why a 'prep and press' trigger technique is problematic for DA/SA firearms and how it differs from striker-fired systems. He provides specific dry-fire drills to improve trigger control and eliminate sympathetic movement, emphasizing focusing on the firing hand and adjusting grip pressure. The advice is geared towards intermediate to advanced shooters looking to refine their technique.

Joel Park, an expert firearms instructor, details the critical technique of leading with the eyes during shooting. He explains that while he exaggerates movements for demonstrations, the principle of eyes always acquiring the next target before the gun remains constant. This guide covers proper sight acquisition during draws, transitions, and recoil recovery, emphasizing target focus over premature sight focus. Park also advocates for purposeful indoor range training to build fundamental skills.

This video, presented by an expert instructor, demonstrates why carrying a firearm unchambered creates a significant tactical disadvantage due to the time penalty and the impact of adrenaline on fine motor skills. It emphasizes that modern firearms with passive safeties are designed for safe chambered carry and that proper training is crucial for effective self-defense. The instructor advocates for carrying chambered and mastering safe handling through consistent practice.

This expert guide details 'The Bill Drill', a fundamental pistol training exercise popularized by Wilson Combat. Developed by founder Bill Wilson, the drill focuses on drawing from a holster at 7 yards and accurately placing six shots into the A-zone of a target in under 3 seconds. The instruction emphasizes proper grip, recoil control, and prioritizing accuracy over speed, with demonstrations by an experienced shooter affiliated with Wilson Combat.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC features an expert instructor discussing the nuances of firearm reliability, particularly comparing Glock models to the Beretta 92. The instructor, with extensive experience shooting thousands of rounds through Glocks, emphasizes that while Glock has an edge in reliability under adverse conditions due to fewer moving parts, the comparison is often "splitting hairs" for critical defense, teaching, and match applications. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding stoppage frequency and clearance times for effective training.

This guide details how to comply with the ATF's recent ruling on pistol braces, as explained by Lenny Magill, owner of GlockStore. It outlines three primary options: obtaining an SBR tax stamp, converting the firearm to a legal rifle, or removing the brace. Crucially, it warns against improper storage of removed braces to avoid constructive possession charges.

This guide details how to replace the magazine follower in a Glock double-stack magazine with a visually distinct 'Slushy Blue' polymer follower. The process, demonstrated by Lenny Magill from GlockStore, involves using a specialized tool for disassembly and reassembly, offering a simple modification to personalize and identify your magazines. The video highlights the ease of this upgrade for common Glock calibers like 9mm and .40 S&W.

This guide demonstrates the modularity between the new Glock 47 and the popular Glock 19 Gen 5. Expert instructor Lenny Magill shows how slides and frames can be interchanged, highlighting that both models share the same Glock 19 Gen 5 guide rod. This offers significant customization potential for users.

This guide details an active shooter response strategy demonstrated by Lenny Magill, founder of GlockStore. It emphasizes situational awareness, drawing from concealment, engaging multiple threats effectively with rapid fire, and securing the scene post-engagement. The instruction highlights proficient firearm handling and tactical decision-making under duress.