Quarantine Chronicles: Intro to series, Grip and Grip Strength

Ben Stoeger discusses the Recoil Systems 'shocker' device, a recoil simulator that uses electrical impulses to contract arm muscles. While innovative, he notes it's cumbersome to set up and doesn't feel like actual recoil, but rather a reaction to an impulse. The device doesn't test hand connection to the firearm and its long-term training value is uncertain. Stoeger emphasizes his interest in novel training tools, even if they don't become mainstream.

This guide addresses common mistakes new handgun owners make, focusing on grip and firearm handling. It emphasizes the importance of a high, firm grip to prevent malfunctions and reduce felt recoil, recommending larger framed pistols for new shooters. The video also touches on proper holster selection and avoiding modifications that can hinder performance.

This guide, based on insights from TheYankeeMarshal, focuses on the most common handgun shooting mistake: anticipating recoil. It emphasizes overcoming the natural fear of loud noises and explosions through consistent dry fire practice to build muscle memory for trigger control and sight alignment. The instruction highlights how this anticipation leads to flinching and inaccurate shots, offering a path to improvement by focusing on fundamental shooting techniques.

Chris Sajnog, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes that dry fire training extends beyond simple trigger pulls. It encompasses a holistic approach to improving shooting skills, including grip strength, eyesight, meditation, weapon manipulations, reloads, and malfunction clearing, all performed without live ammunition.

This video emphasizes that real improvement in shooting skills comes from dry fire practice, with live fire serving as a test of dry fire effectiveness. Instructor Joel Park advises using live fire sessions to identify specific issues, then employing micro-drills or dry fire to address them. He also discusses the importance of varying shooting distances to understand how target proximity affects technique and the critical nature of input at longer ranges.

This guide, presented by firearms instructor Joel Park, details methods for simulating pressure during training to enhance performance. It covers techniques like using social media for accountability, training with peers, visual priming with match footage, and implementing 'must-succeed' drills. These strategies aim to prepare shooters for the mental and physical demands of real-world or match conditions by inducing controlled stress responses.

This video details a practical plate carrier and belt setup for civilian self-defense and tactical use in 2022. Key recommendations include prioritizing gear tested for your specific needs over influencer trends, choosing a rigid belt like the Led Devil for magazine weight, and selecting modular plate carriers such as the Spiritus Systems LV119. The setup emphasizes independent civilian use, with considerations for comms, medical, and on-range repair tools.

This guide details the advanced setup of a Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) configuration, as presented by Alex Hartman of Ridgeline Defense. Key elements include selecting accurized barrels, free-floated rails, and appropriate optics (3-12x to 3-18x FFP recommended). Emphasis is placed on proper bipod and sling mounting for stability, advanced shooting techniques like the PPEW method, and the critical role of parallax adjustment and laser rangefinders for precision at distance. Instruction is provided by a Subject Matter Expert in precision rifle applications.

This guide details the installation of the Unity Tactical FAST Riser and FAST Micro Mount, emphasizing the benefits of a 2.26-inch height-over-bore for a heads-up shooting posture. It covers mounting procedures, compatibility with optics like EOTech and Aimpoint, and considerations for mechanical offset. The review highlights the durability of 7075-T6 aluminum construction and practical feedback from experienced users.

This video showcases the 'Death Box Drill,' a training exercise designed to test shooting accuracy while under cardiovascular stress. The drill involves moving through a 10x10 yard area and firing two rounds at each corner. Instruction emphasizes analytical shooting, where deliberate practice with feedback is more valuable than high round counts without purpose. The video highlights the importance of mastering fundamentals under stress, drawing on expertise from Milspec Mojo and Matt Tran, with support from sponsors like Big Tex Outdoors.