Rifle Combat Reload | How To "Speed Reload" Your Rifle | Tactical Rifleman

This video details a combat rifle reload drill designed to test a shooter's ability to quickly and efficiently replace an empty magazine under pressure. The drill emphasizes building muscle memory for gear placement and performing the reload from various ready positions, culminating in re-acquiring the target for a follow-up shot within a strict time limit.

This video provides practical tips for improving speed and efficiency during magazine changes, demonstrated by a firearms instructor. Key techniques include orienting magazines for faster access, avoiding an over-grip to allow for easier insertion, and angling the magazine butt slightly downward to better engage the magwell. The instructor emphasizes practicing these techniques to achieve reload times under 2 seconds.

Clint Morgan differentiates between tactical and speed reloads. Tactical reloads involve topping off a partially depleted magazine during a lull, retaining the original magazine. Speed or combat reloads are for immediate re-engagement when the firearm is dry, prioritizing speed over magazine retention. The decision hinges on the urgency of the situation and the availability of cover.

This dry fire workout, led by Lena Miculek and Jeremy, focuses on mastering firearm reloads. The session breaks down the reload process into fundamental steps, emphasizing keeping the gun at eye level, focusing on the mag well, and proper magazine grabbing and insertion. Drills progress from basic mag release to full reloads, including reloading while moving, to build speed and confidence.

This video by Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical demonstrates three distinct rifle reload techniques: the 'In the Shoulder' reload for speed, the 'Workspace' reload for dynamic movement and visualization, and the 'Under the Arm' reload prioritizing movement over immediate re-engagement. Costa emphasizes maintaining weapon control and situational awareness during each reload.

This drill focuses on transitioning from shooting to a tactical reload after slide lock, emphasizing moving off the 'X' and re-acquaging the target. The instructor highlights the importance of ending with a full gun and suggests performing a tactical magazine reload as a habit. The drill is designed to improve efficiency and readiness under simulated stress.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.