OST (On-The-Spot) Training: Student Assessments and Throwing the Gun

This drill, the 'One Shot Exit Drill,' focuses on precise single shots followed by immediate movement to a new position. It emphasizes efficient target acquisition, recoil management, and visual transition. The instructor highlights common mistakes like focusing on recoil instead of the bullet's exit and tensing up during movement, advocating for relaxed shoulders and leg-driven stops. The drill progresses from one shot to two shots for application in multiple-shot scenarios.

This video demonstrates three essential firearm training drills: the Ball and Dummy drill to identify and correct flinching, the White Paper drill to build trust in sight alignment and trigger control without a defined target, and one-handed shooting drills to prepare for scenarios where a support hand may be injured or unavailable. The instructor emphasizes controlled trigger presses, proper grip, and consistent sight alignment across all drills.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, emphasizes the critical importance of 'follow-through' in shooting accuracy. He explains that many shooters ruin their shots by lifting their head or dropping their arms immediately after firing to see the impact. This fundamental technique involves maintaining sight alignment and keeping the pistol level after the shot breaks, preventing inconsistency and low impacts. Practicing drills like the 'pause drill' can help develop this essential skill.

The SIG SAUER ROSE P322 is presented as an ideal training pistol chambered in .22LR. It's designed for fun and skill development, emphasizing safe dry-fire capability with an included chamber safety flag. The low recoil allows new and experienced shooters to focus on fundamental techniques like grip, sight alignment, and trigger control, leading to increased confidence and accuracy.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of consistent trigger control for accurate shooting, especially for beginners. It introduces dry-fire exercises as a fundamental technique to develop proper trigger pull, sight alignment, and recoil management without live ammunition. The instructor demonstrates how to identify and correct trigger anticipation by focusing on the 'wall' of the trigger pull and maintaining sight picture through the break.

This video provides instruction on fundamental shooting techniques, focusing on proper trigger control and stance. The instructor emphasizes a slow, deliberate trigger press to the 'wall' and then a smooth release, while also advising against anticipating recoil. Stance adjustments, including leaning forward and bending knees, are demonstrated to improve stability and manage recoil effectively. The importance of efficient magazine changes is also highlighted.

This video provides expert guidance from Instructor Mike on how an Illinois concealed carrier should comply with police during a traffic stop. It details maintaining officer safety, proper disclosure of a concealed firearm, and presenting identification and permits from a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The instructor emphasizes proactive communication and adherence to safety protocols taught in his courses.

Instructor Mike, identified as a Firearms Instructor, provides expert guidance on secure firearm storage within a vehicle. He strongly advocates for carrying the firearm on your person as the most secure method, with shoulder holsters presented as a viable alternative. The video explicitly discourages several common but unsafe storage locations, including between seats, sun visors, door pockets, near the steering column, center consoles, and glove boxes, highlighting the risks associated with each.

This video from Instructor Mike critiques an off-duty officer's poor tactical choices while working a side job. Key takeaways include the dangers of wearing a hoodie that obstructs peripheral vision and the risks associated with using earbuds that diminish auditory awareness. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of maintaining situational awareness even when off-duty or in a secondary role.

This video demonstrates a traffic stop scenario involving Instructor Mike and a Chicago police officer. It highlights the importance of maintaining visible hands during an interaction and provides a practical example of how to communicate effectively with law enforcement. The officer issues a warning for a missing license plate, emphasizing the need for proper vehicle documentation.