Master Fast Target Transitions (with Grandmaster Mark Smith)

Instruction from Tenicor founder Jeff Fails emphasizes that 90% of firearm training should be conducted in isolation, focusing on personal performance against self-imposed goals. The remaining 10% is crucial for testing these skills in environments like classes or matches, providing data to refine isolated practice. This approach, akin to combat sports, builds true proficiency by pitting the shooter against themselves.

This guide details advanced rifle recoil control techniques as demonstrated by USPSA Grandmaster Mark Smith. Key principles include establishing a consistent rifle connection, proper buttstock placement, head and shoulder engagement, and precise support hand pressures using a 'grip and hang' method. It also covers stance adjustments for mitigating both lateral and vertical recoil, emphasizing a solid connection to the rifle for predictable and durable firing.

This video emphasizes that firearm ownership is secondary to responsible and professional use. It highlights that effective training offers a unique intellectual, physical, and emotional challenge, applicable across various disciplines like hunting, target shooting, and self-defense. The instructor, demonstrating expertise, stresses the importance of this comprehensive approach to gun ownership.

Grandmaster Mark Smith breaks down the draw stroke, emphasizing efficiency over brute force. Key takeaways include consistent start positions, reacting to the timer's beep as permission rather than a decision point, and funneling the hand for a high, tight grip. He stresses integrating the support hand early and processing sights before the trigger pull to achieve consistent speed and accuracy.

This guide, presented by Jeff from Tenicor, details a training methodology for improving draw speed using Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). It emphasizes starting at lower intensities for precision and gradually increasing to 100% to find limits, ultimately enhancing overall performance. The instruction is geared towards advanced shooters seeking to optimize their speed and consistency under pressure.

Instruction from USPSA Grandmaster Mark Smith emphasizes that effective barricade shooting positions must be universal, not specific to training setups. He critiques positions like the double-knee, which rely on ideal geometry, and highlights the limitations of real-world obstacles like chain-link fences. Smith advocates for a neutral shooting load for maximum versatility across any supportive structure.

This video demonstrates an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. The expert instructor highlights the importance of de-escalation and compliance as a distraction, followed by a rapid defensive counter-draw from a concealed appendix (AIWB) position. The simulation showcases neutralizing a threat at close range using a concealed firearm, likely in a Glock platform, emphasizing the effectiveness of a well-executed draw from a high-retention holster like those from Tenicor.

New concealed carriers often make critical mistakes like choosing inadequate holsters or belts, wearing inappropriate clothing, opting for guns that are too small, and carrying with an empty chamber. Selecting a secure, comfortable holster and a supportive belt are crucial. Clothing should allow for a smooth draw without printing. Prioritizing shootability and capacity over extreme concealability is key, and carrying with a round in the chamber, once training allows, enhances readiness.

This video debunks the myth that appendix carry is inherently unsafe, drawing on 25 years of personal experience. It emphasizes proper technique, particularly during reholstering, and highlights the benefits of appendix carry like accessibility and concealability. The presenter details safe reholstering methods, including using a muzzle wedge and body tilt, and discusses the importance of a strong safety mindset over rote rules.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of the four universal firearms handling rules, stating they are 'written in blood' and not suggestions. It details each rule: always treat guns as loaded, never point at anything you're not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target, and be sure of your target and what's beyond it. The content also distinguishes universal rules from range-specific protocols and introduces gun states (secure, ready, on target).