Shooting Schemes

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, 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 explains the concept of 'acceptable sight pictures' or 'confirmation levels' in shooting, which allows for faster trigger presses by using less visual information. It details a progression from maximum information ('stop dot') to reduced information ('streak,' 'flash of color,' and non-traditional methods) to improve first-shot speed while maintaining accuracy. The instruction emphasizes practicing with less information to increase shooting speed, especially at closer ranges, without compromising accountability.

This guide, presented by Myles from Tactical Hyve, offers three key techniques for improving red dot sight proficiency. It emphasizes focusing on the target, not the dot, breaking the shot when the dot enters an acceptable zone, and utilizing a natural point of aim for faster target acquisition. These techniques are crucial for intermediate to advanced pistol shooters looking to enhance their speed and accuracy with modern optics.

This guide details how to develop a natural point of aim (NPOA) for consistent and efficient shooting. It emphasizes closing your eyes, bringing the firearm up, and observing sight alignment upon opening them. By making minor adjustments and practicing repeatedly, shooters can build trust in their NPOA, allowing for faster and more accurate shots during draws and transitions. The video also touches on the concept of an 'acceptable sight picture' which can vary based on the target and situation.

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.