Skills Check: Harden The Diamond

This guide details the 'Baba Yaga Drill,' a precision and speed test for concealed carriers, as demonstrated by Kevin Creighton for NRA Publications. The drill emphasizes accuracy under pressure at 7 yards, requiring shooters to engage four 2-inch circles from concealment. It's recommended to perform this drill 'cold' to assess true performance and train efficient eye transitions, with a focus on mastering fundamental skills like the Dot Torture drill beforehand.

This video emphasizes the critical skill of transitioning from unarmed combat to firearm deployment, a concept often overlooked in traditional training. Steve Tarani, a seasoned expert with extensive federal agency experience, highlights that unarmed engagements are statistically more common. The discussion stresses the importance of proactive defense (soft skills) to avoid confrontations, but also details the necessity of efficient and safe transitions to firearms when avoidance fails. The 'Hands to Guns' class, co-taught with Max Michelle, aims to bridge this gap in training.

This video appears to be a promotional or announcement for a 'Hands 2 Guns' class featuring instructors Steve Tarani and Max Michel. The title suggests a high-impact and intense training experience, likely focusing on practical shooting and defensive skills involving firearms. Given the instructors' reputations, the content will likely cover advanced techniques, tactical applications, and potentially competitive shooting insights. The emphasis on 'Hands 2 Guns' implies a focus on the transition between drawing and shooting, a critical skill in self-defense and tactical scenarios.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.