Ken Campbell, Gunsite Academy | GUNS Magazine Podcast #3

Gunsite Academy's 'training your personality' philosophy, founded by Jeff Cooper, emphasizes making shooting mechanics subconscious through repetition and consistency. This approach is crucial for critical incidents where cognitive load demands automatic responses. Training involves both academic understanding of rules and physical mastery of skills like immediate action drills and reloads.

This video critiques the traditional four firearms safety rules, arguing the first rule ('All guns are always loaded') is flawed for experienced handlers. It proposes replacing it with 'Know the status of your firearm,' requiring a physical and visual inspection. The speaker emphasizes that tasks like disassembly or dry fire practice necessitate understanding the gun is empty, contradicting the 'always loaded' mindset.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the tactical reload technique for handguns, led by Gunsite Academy Rangemaster Charlie McNeese. The technique ensures a shooter has a full magazine before moving from a position after a confrontation. Key steps include retrieving a fresh magazine, using the support hand to manage the partially spent magazine while inserting the new one, and then stowing the old magazine. The importance of practice and proper magazine indexing is emphasized.

This video focuses on the critical role of mental cues and training techniques in improving shooting abilities, emphasizing that effective training is more impactful than just gear. The presenter, Jeff, likely shares insights on how to develop mental discipline and strategic thinking to enhance marksmanship and overall firearm performance. The content is geared towards individuals looking to elevate their shooting skills beyond equipment upgrades.

The Mozambique Drill, a 'two to the chest, one to the head' technique, originated with mercenary Mike Rousseau in Rhodesia and was later formalized by Jeff Cooper. It was adopted by the LAPD as the 'Failure to Stop' drill. The video explores its historical context, including the use of Browning Hi-Powers and Star Model Bs in Rhodesia, and modern tactical variations.

Hip shooting was a prevalent law enforcement technique from the late 1930s to the 1980s, popularized by FBI agent Jelly Bryce's perceived speed and accuracy. However, it was largely a fad based on unique individual skill and potentially manipulated training films. Modern analysis and techniques like Jeff Cooper's 'Modern Technique' demonstrate that eye-level shooting is equally fast and significantly more accurate for the average shooter.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.