Shotgun Mounting Drill for More Consistent Shooting | Shotgun Tips with Gil Ash

This guide details how to set up and use laser dry-fire training tools for both AR-15 rifles and 9mm pistols, as demonstrated by Caleb from Brownells. It covers the installation of the Mantis Blackbeard for AR-15s and the use of laser cartridges with the LaserLyte Score Tyme target for pistols. The importance of feedback during dry-fire practice to prevent bad habits is emphasized, with the tools providing visual confirmation of shot placement and offering features like scoring and timers for enhanced training.

This guide, based on analysis from John Correia of Active Self Protection, focuses on mastering the two-handed grip during defensive shooting scenarios. It emphasizes the critical importance of training to quickly transition from a one-handed grip (often necessitated by carrying other items) to a stable two-handed grip for improved accuracy and speed when a deadly threat is present. The instruction highlights the need for consistent dry-fire practice to build the muscle memory required for this technique under stress.

This drill, demonstrated by Adam Painchaud from SIG SAUER Academy, focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire reset, shooters can identify and correct muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on accuracy and trigger control.

This guide, presented by former sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the critical concept of Minute of Angle (MOA) for long-range rifle shooting. It explains how MOA is an angular measurement that increases in linear value with distance, crucial for understanding bullet drop and making accurate scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes calculating MOA at specific ranges and converting these to scope clicks for precise zeroing.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ryan Cleckner on fundamental long-range rifle shooting techniques. Key areas covered include achieving stability in the prone position, proper scope alignment to avoid 'scope shadow,' focusing on the reticle for sight picture, and executing precise trigger control with follow-through. Cleckner, a recognized industry expert and former Army Ranger sniper, emphasizes these core principles for accurate long-range engagement.

Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Team Leader, provides expert instruction on mounting a rifle scope. This guide covers essential steps from safety checks to final adjustments, emphasizing personalized fit for optimal performance. Key takeaways include proper ring placement, achieving correct eye relief and cheek weld, leveling the scope, and focusing the reticle for individual vision.