NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Training with Shot Timers

This video provides expert guidance on selecting and utilizing shot timers for firearm training. Lead instructor Joel Park details essential features like instant/delay start, random delay settings for solo practice, and par times for drills. He also discusses reviewing shot splits and compares popular timer models, emphasizing ease of use and durability.

This video demonstrates how to use a Zohan shot timer for dry fire training to enhance shooting speed and accuracy. It emphasizes setting appropriate par times, starting with longer durations to focus on technique, and utilizing features like 'part-time' mode for drills such as drawing from a holster and simulated shooting. The instructor highlights the timer's utility for various practice scenarios, including magazine manipulation, to improve overall firearm proficiency.

This video details a comprehensive pistol skills test developed by Ben Stoeger, designed to benchmark shooter proficiency. It incorporates elements like drawing from a holster, shooting from various positions (standing, kneeling), strong and weak-hand-only shooting, movement, and reloads, all under strict par times. The test uses three USPSA targets and requires a range capable of 25-yard shooting. Stoeger emphasizes that the par times are set with a buffer, making the test achievable with dedicated training.

This video highlights the shot timer as a crucial tool for improving shooting speed and accuracy. It compares the Pact Club Timer and the Shooters Global GO timer, emphasizing the latter's advanced app integration for tracking progress, recording drills, and enabling surprise scenarios. The guide details how to use a shot timer for dry fire practice with par times to enhance draw and first-shot speed.

This video from Classic Firearms features Daniel Richardson of Richardson Precision and Training demonstrating and instructing on concealed carry techniques, specifically focusing on efficient garment clearance and draw strokes from appendix carry. The training emphasizes improving draw-to-first-shot speed through methodical practice of clearance techniques, dry-fire drills, and live-fire exercises, highlighting how efficiency in defeating concealment directly translates to faster times. Several clearance methods are presented, including the C-Grip, Sneaky Pee, and Judo Chop, allowing viewers to find what works best for their attire and carry style.

This guide outlines how to use the Cranix Shot Timer for effective dry fire and live fire training drills. The timer offers four modes (Instant, Delay, Par Instant, Par Delay) to help shooters improve speed and accuracy. By setting par times and focusing on split times, users can practice drills like rapid target engagement and magazine changes, enhancing overall performance. The reviewer, an experienced shooter, emphasizes the practical application of these drills for skill development.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.