New Target Shooters Visits Gun Range During 2019 SHOT Show

This video details the establishment and growth of Locks & Loaded, a firearms organization focused on providing ongoing training and community for Jewish individuals and their allies. Founded in response to the October 7th attacks, the group emphasizes responsible Second Amendment use through free basic pistol lessons and concealed carry classes, evolving into shooting clubs across the country. A significant portion of their membership consists of women seeking to learn firearm safety and proficiency in a welcoming, community-oriented environment.

This guide addresses common firearm handling mistakes, emphasizing the four fundamental rules of safety. It provides techniques to overcome anticipating recoil, flinching, and improper trigger control, including dry-fire practice, using dummy rounds, and starting with lower-caliber firearms. Proper grip techniques for pistols and safe handling of high-caliber revolvers and rifles with light triggers are also detailed.

This video emphasizes the practical advantages of .22LR ammunition for survival stockpiling and training, contrasting it with more expensive calibers. It highlights cost per round, weight, storage space, and training value as key factors. The speaker, identified as a firearms instructor, argues that .22LR allows for consistent practice, skill maintenance, and utility for tasks like pest control and small game hunting, which are often impractical or cost-prohibitive with larger calibers. The core message is that a smart stockpile is layered, with .22LR serving as the foundation for repeatable use and skill development.

This video highlights the NSSF's 'First Shots' program, designed to introduce new shooters, particularly youth, to firearms and shooting sports. The program provides essential safety equipment like eye and ear protection, targets, and educational materials for both students and parents. It aims to reduce the cost of introductory classes and encourage repeat engagement with shooting sports.

This guide offers five key strategies for introducing a significant other to shooting and fostering enjoyment at the range. It emphasizes consistent invitation, education through classes or personal instruction, the benefit of owning their own firearm, making the experience fun with varied targets and challenges, and establishing a regular routine. The ultimate goal is to empower them with a firearm for self-defense.

This guide explains the benefits of using .22LR conversion kits or dedicated uppers for AR-15 platforms, primarily for cost-effective training and introducing new shooters. It highlights how these systems allow practice of essential firearm manipulations at a fraction of the cost of centerfire ammunition. The guide also touches on important considerations for bolt carrier groups, such as MPI inspection, material quality, and coatings, differentiating between options for high-volume training and critical applications.

This drill, demonstrated by Adam Painchaud from SIG SAUER Academy, focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire reset, shooters can identify and correct muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on accuracy and trigger control.

This guide, presented by former sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the critical concept of Minute of Angle (MOA) for long-range rifle shooting. It explains how MOA is an angular measurement that increases in linear value with distance, crucial for understanding bullet drop and making accurate scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes calculating MOA at specific ranges and converting these to scope clicks for precise zeroing.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ryan Cleckner on fundamental long-range rifle shooting techniques. Key areas covered include achieving stability in the prone position, proper scope alignment to avoid 'scope shadow,' focusing on the reticle for sight picture, and executing precise trigger control with follow-through. Cleckner, a recognized industry expert and former Army Ranger sniper, emphasizes these core principles for accurate long-range engagement.

Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Team Leader, provides expert instruction on mounting a rifle scope. This guide covers essential steps from safety checks to final adjustments, emphasizing personalized fit for optimal performance. Key takeaways include proper ring placement, achieving correct eye relief and cheek weld, leveling the scope, and focusing the reticle for individual vision.