Shooting Tips from War Hogg | Tactical Rifleman

This video demonstrates a critical firearm transition technique from rifle to pistol, emphasizing its application when time, distance, and cover are compromised within 25 meters. The instructor details a controlled method for rotating the primary weapon out of the workspace while drawing the secondary, followed by engaging the threat and then performing reloads on both weapons to maintain readiness. The drill highlights the importance of situational awareness and controlled weapon handling under pressure.

This guide details the speed reload technique as demonstrated by DJ Shipley from GBRS Group. It emphasizes critical safety steps, including engaging the safety selector before dropping the magazine and releasing the bolt, to prevent accidental discharges during high-stress reloads. The process involves firing until bolt lock, confirming with the trigger feel, and executing a swift magazine exchange.

This guide details the 'deliberate load' or 'administrative load' technique for an AR-15, as taught by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society. It emphasizes a thorough, multi-step process to ensure a round is correctly chambered, including tactile checks for low-light conditions. This method is crucial for mission readiness and is a core component of Level 1 Rifle classes.

This guide details the basic loading and firing technique for the MAS 49/56 rifle, as demonstrated in the video. It covers magazine insertion, charging the action, safety engagement, and firing. The demonstration highlights the rifle's semi-automatic operation and the bolt locking back after the last round. Proper range safety is emphasized throughout the process.

This video demonstrates a critical AR-15 malfunction clearing technique taught by Ghost Firearms Training LLC. The drill emphasizes maintaining a high operational tempo under stress, focusing on quickly resolving jams through bolt lock, case extraction, and cycling the action to resume firing. The instruction highlights the importance of rapid, decisive action to overcome stoppages in dynamic shooting scenarios.

This guide details the fundamental operational steps for an AR-15 platform rifle, as demonstrated by a knowledgeable firearms instructor. It covers magazine loading, insertion, chambering a round via the charging handle, safety selector operation, firing, and magazine removal. The instruction emphasizes the importance of understanding these procedures, particularly in survival or preparedness scenarios.

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.