Scorable AR500 Steel Targets

This video demonstrates a tactical training drill focused on engaging targets from a barricade and steel targets in a winter environment. The shooter, exhibiting professional/tactical athlete authority, showcases proficient movement through deep snow, effective use of cover, and controlled recoil management. The drill emphasizes rapid target acquisition and positional shooting skills applicable to adverse conditions.

This video demonstrates a unique training drill focused on rhythmic engagement of steel targets. The shooter utilizes a Shadow Systems MR920 pistol with a Holosun optic and Streamlight weapon light to create a 'Jingle Bells' effect by striking two AR500 steel silhouette targets. The drill emphasizes controlled rapid fire, consistent target transitions, and effective recoil management in an outdoor, snowy range setting.

This guide details safe practices for shooting steel targets, drawing on the expertise of Hickok45. It emphasizes critical safety measures like proper eye protection, minimum engagement distances for both handguns and rifles, and the importance of using AR500 steel to prevent dangerous ricochets and splashback. The video highlights the advantages of swinging targets over flat plates for improved safety.

This video details the 'Long Gun Down' drill utilizing skeletal targets from ExtendedGun.com. The drill emphasizes rapid transitions from rifle to pistol under a strict 5-second time limit, incorporating physical stress through shuttle runs. Scoring is based on hitting specific anatomical zones on the skeletal targets, with different point values for accuracy.

This video provides an expert review of TA Targets' metal target systems, highlighting their durability and effectiveness for firearm training. The instructor emphasizes the quality of AR550 and AR500 steel, the benefits of adjustable target lean, and recommends specific systems like the C-Zone for general use and Exodus for intense training. The importance of supplementing metal targets with cardboard for zeroing and form analysis is also stressed.

Former Green Beret Karl Erickson details essential techniques for accurate standing rifle engagement. Key principles include adopting an athletic stance, proper hand placement for recoil control, consistent stock placement and cheek weld for optimal eye relief, and maintaining aggressive body positioning. These fundamentals are crucial for speed, accuracy, and effective movement in tactical scenarios.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This guide details the advanced technique of hand stippling a 1911 firearm frame for enhanced grip, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers the precise application of texture using a punch and hammer, followed by meticulous filing to refine the edges. This process requires significant skill and attention to detail for a professional finish.

This guide details the proper technique for cycling the slide on a semi-automatic pistol, specifically the 1911, as explained by Ken Hackathorn. It emphasizes avoiding "gun abuse" by not slamming the slide on an empty chamber, which can cause premature wear. The explanation includes the mechanical reasons behind this, focusing on how the cartridge rim stabilizes the extractor and cushions the slide's action.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor and legal expert, details the critical post-Defensive Gun Use (DGU) protocol. He emphasizes that the most common mistake is failing to immediately call 911 after a DGU, even if no shots were fired. This action is crucial for establishing oneself as the victim complainant in the ensuing legal aftermath.