Most People Train for Gunfights in the Wrong Order

This video demonstrates a timed shooting drill focusing on rapid shot execution and efficient reloads. The shooter, Alyssa Seymour, emphasizes evaluating the timing of each phase of the drill. The drill highlights the importance of controlled firing, proper grip, and seamless magazine changes to improve overall firearm proficiency.

John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society demonstrates trigger prepping for striker-fired firearms. This technique involves taking up the slack, finding the wall, and then pressing through the trigger break. It's crucial for reducing anticipation and improving shot accuracy, especially with shorter trigger pulls. Proper trigger prepping is a fundamental marksmanship skill that requires practice and attention to safety.

This video showcases the Winchester Model 61 pump-action .22 rifle as an excellent tool for learning fundamental shooting skills. Instructor Hickok45 demonstrates its versatility with various .22 calibers and its smooth operation on different targets. He highlights the value of manual action rifles for teaching new shooters proper firearm handling before they advance to semi-automatic platforms.

This video, presented by Joel Park, offers expert guidance on overcoming shooting frustration by shifting from self-criticism to analytical problem-solving. Park, demonstrating advanced knowledge of shooting mechanics and performance psychology, advises shooters to identify root causes of errors, recreate flaws in dry fire, and focus on precise firing hand control. The approach emphasizes a structured, process-oriented training methodology over quick fixes, highlighting the importance of breaks and mindful practice.

This video features firearms instructor Ben Stoeger addressing viewer comments on shooting techniques. He critiques the overemphasis on steel targets for skill development, advocating for paper targets with score zones for accountability. Stoeger also clarifies the proper use of thumb positioning, emphasizing grip stability over actively pointing thumbs, and discusses the difference between performative movement and the byproduct of speed in shooting.

This video demonstrates practical firearm training techniques focusing on the Glock 45. Lead Firearms Instructor Esai Givens showcases holster draw drills and double-tap shooting, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and efficient reloads. The content highlights the importance of consistent practice for improving defensive shooting skills with a focus on the Glock 45's performance and setup.

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).