Shooting Schemes (Acceptable Sight Pictures)

This drill, developed by Nick Young of Vlocks Training Group and demonstrated by Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical, focuses on shooting out of and into a position while managing a visual barrier. The core technique involves prioritizing engagement of the target that will be obscured first, transitioning vision through the barrier, and maintaining aggressive movement to save time. The drill emphasizes blending targets and using confirmation levels for efficient engagement.

This video introduces the concept of 'shooting schemes' or 'confirmation levels' in firearms training, moving beyond the traditional 'acceptable sight picture.' It explains that different levels of visual information from the sight (dot or front sight) can grant permission to press the trigger, allowing for faster shooting without sacrificing accuracy. The core idea is to match the confirmation level to target difficulty, distance, and shooter skill to optimize performance and get ahead of the 'power curve.'

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of visual confirmation levels in shooting, from 'Stopped Dot' to 'Indexing,' as taught by Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical. It details how to apply these techniques based on target difficulty and distance, emphasizing the 'Trigger Break Exit' and the 'Designated Target Drill' for improving speed and accuracy. The instruction is highly technical, suitable for advanced shooters seeking to refine their visual processing and engagement strategies.

This drill, introduced by Matt from Eagle Tactics, focuses on developing sight appropriation and trigger control through three confirmation levels (C1, C2, C3). It teaches predictive and reactive shooting techniques, emphasizing the importance of matching the confirmation level to target size and distance for accurate engagement. The drill can be adapted for dry fire practice using common household items.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, presented by Rick, offers five actionable tips to enhance pistol grip for improved shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective rules to focus on mechanical principles, leverage, and relaxation. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamentals and achieve greater control and speed.

This video showcases a large-scale, coordinated 'mag dump' event at Oakhaven Range, organized by Achilles Heel Tactical. It highlights the preparation and execution of synchronized mass firing, featuring a vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun and various other firearms. The event emphasizes professional range safety protocols and the use of advanced tactical equipment, demonstrating high-energy, intense, and celebratory tactical shooting community engagement.

This guide details a critical pistol shooting technique taught by Rick from Achilles Heel Tactical. It emphasizes the difficulty of pistol shooting and breaks down trigger manipulation into continuous and interrupted methods. The core principle is isolating the trigger finger to press the trigger straight back without disturbing the sights, a technique applicable to both one-handed and two-handed grips. The instruction highlights common errors like squeezing the entire grip and provides actionable steps for improvement through dry fire practice.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.