Stop Looking for the Red Dot 🔴

This video introduces the 'Wobble Drill,' a training exercise designed to help shooters, particularly those new to red dot sights, become comfortable with and effectively shoot while the pistol is in motion. The core concept is to accept and utilize the natural movement of the firearm, breaking shots when the red dot is within an acceptable zone (e.g., the black circle on a target), rather than striving for a perfectly stationary sight picture. The drill progresses from dry fire to live fire, incorporating clockwise, counter-clockwise, and figure-eight movements, and is demonstrated at increasing distances to highlight the impact of distance on perceived movement.

This guide addresses the common issue of 'dot fixation' in shooting, where a shooter focuses too intently on the red dot sight instead of the target. It explains that true target focus involves picking a specific point on the target and allowing the dot to become visible only as it approaches that point. The video suggests techniques like dot occlusion with tape and practicing on a blank wall to train the eye to focus on the target while still being able to react to the dot's position.

This video provides insights into the Gen 6 Glock, focusing on optic mounting challenges and the impact of backstraps on grip and trigger reach. It also offers detailed advice for improving pistol shooting accuracy and speed, emphasizing self-diagnosis during training and the benefits of longer shooting strings for identifying errors.

This video critiques a common misconception about red dot sight usage, emphasizing that well-trained shooters focus on the target and superimpose the dot, rather than actively searching for it. It advocates for a consistent grip and index to ensure the dot appears where intended, promoting a target-focused shooting methodology.

This video demonstrates two methods for stabilizing a pistol when shooting from cover, emphasizing a preferred technique that rests the forearm near the palm on the cover. The instructor highlights how this method distributes weight effectively, reduces wrist fatigue, and maintains hand dexterity for improved stability and precision in competitive shooting scenarios. The content is presented by a firearms instructor from USCCA.

This video demonstrates fundamental shooting techniques for both pistol and rifle, emphasizing proper grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and stance. Instruction is provided on how to achieve a surprise trigger break to minimize flinching and improve accuracy. The session covers shooting a Sig Sauer P365 Macro with a suppressor at various distances and introduces basic rifle handling with a 300 Blackout.

This guide details the automated progressive reloading process for 9mm Luger cartridges, as demonstrated on a Mark 7 Reloading Evolution Autodrive. It covers brass preparation, component loading (primers, powder, bullets), and the operation of a fully automated press that performs multiple steps simultaneously for high-volume production. The process emphasizes efficiency and speed, achieving a rate of 1,902 rounds per hour.

This video demonstrates a sniper stalk training exercise led by a former Navy SEAL sniper instructor. The drill focuses on stealth, camouflage using natural vegetation, and moving to a firing position undetected. The exercise highlights the importance of observation and the challenges of locating a well-camouflaged stalker.

This guide, presented by Myles from Tactical Hyve, details essential pistol aiming techniques for beginners. It covers the critical concepts of sight alignment ('equal height, equal light') and sight picture, explaining different aiming holds like Center Hold and Combat Hold, particularly relevant for Sig Sauer firearms. The guide also differentiates aiming with iron sights versus red dot optics, emphasizing the importance of proper firearm zeroing for accurate shooting.

This guide, based on instruction from Myles at Tactical Hyve, details five common pistol shooting errors and their corrections. It emphasizes the importance of a forward-leaning stance for recoil control, a high grip to reduce muzzle rise, proper thumb placement for a secure grip, smooth trigger manipulation, and precise sight alignment for accuracy. By addressing these common mistakes, shooters can significantly improve their speed and precision on the range.