My 3 Favorite Rifle Drills

This guide addresses the common challenge of maintaining accuracy while increasing shooting speed. Instructor Joel Park emphasizes that simply going faster or slower isn't always the solution. The key is to train at a speed that is 'slightly uncomfortable' and allows for articulation of what's happening with each shot. If accuracy suffers and the shooter cannot identify the cause, establishing fundamental ground rules through dry fire and micro-drills is crucial before attempting to increase speed again. The focus should be on the process of shooting, not just the final time.

This 10-minute dry fire routine, led by world champion Lena Miculek, focuses on building fundamental pistol skills. It incorporates drills for grip, draw stroke, trigger control, and presentation, emphasizing technique over speed. The routine includes dedicated grip-building exercises to strengthen shooting muscles and can be repeated for longer training sessions.

This guide details a technique for automating safety manipulation during firearm presentation, drawing from the expertise of DJ Shipley from GBRS Group. It emphasizes integrating safety engagement and disengagement into the muscle memory of presenting a rifle, crucial for avoiding common errors like forgetting to disengage the safety during drills. The instruction highlights maintaining thumb tension for consistent manipulation.

The Bill Drill is a standard for measuring shooting proficiency, involving six shots at the A-zone from seven yards. SHORTSHOT TONY demonstrates achieving this drill in 1.80 seconds with a handgun and an impressive 0.97 seconds with a suppressed AR-15. This drill highlights the importance of rapid, accurate follow-up shots for practical firearm use.

This video explains how to balance pushing your limits in firearms training with the need to assess and correct mistakes. Instructor Joel Park advises training at a pace that is slightly uncomfortable, allowing you to identify the cause of errors. If you can articulate what went wrong, you're likely in the right training zone. If the task is too difficult or results are unpredictable, it's time to dial back the pace or complexity.

This video discusses the common misconception that faster shooting requires a perfectly still sight picture. Instructor Joel Park explains that as shooters improve, they learn to do 'more with less,' meaning they don't need to see every micro-movement of the sight. Instead, they focus on the general area where the sight is moving and learn to press the trigger predictively, rather than reactively waiting for the sight to stop. This allows for faster follow-up shots, even if the sight is not perfectly stable, as long as the shooter is aware of the sight's position within the target zone.

Ted Nugent passionately argues that the Second Amendment is an inherent right, not granted by any document, but by nature itself, essential for self-defense. He criticizes politicians who seek to dictate how and if individuals can defend themselves, asserting that the Second Amendment serves as a concealed weapons permit for law-abiding citizens. Nugent advocates for the right of individuals to use lethal force to protect themselves and their loved ones from violent criminals.

This comprehensive review details the performance of a Palmetto State Armory 10.5" AR-15 Pistol after 8,000+ rounds over two years. The instructor highlights numerous upgrades and identifies critical manufacturing defects, particularly a lower receiver alignment issue requiring significant modification. The review concludes with a pragmatic assessment of PSA's quality control for high-volume firearm use.

This guide details how to securely attach a knife to MOLLE webbing using paracord, a technique demonstrated by an experienced tactical gear user. It emphasizes the importance of sheath material (Kydex preferred over nylon/leather for rigidity) and provides step-by-step instructions for paracord preparation and the 'boot lacing' method. Placement advice is also given to ensure ergonomic access and avoid interference with rifle use.

This guide details the assembly and initial reliability testing of a Palmetto State Armory 10.5" AR Pistol, as demonstrated by an experienced firearm reviewer. It covers common assembly issues like buffer tube fitment, accessory mounting, and ammunition testing, concluding with a reliability assessment after 300 rounds. The review highlights practical troubleshooting and real-world performance observations.