Stop Overthinking! Get a Grip! Repeat!

This instructional video demonstrates the fundamental principles of firearm marksmanship, focusing on proper sight alignment and trigger control. Instructor Mike guides a participant through the process of achieving a clear front sight within a blurry rear sight, centered on the target's center of mass. The importance of a consistent two-hand grip and a slow, deliberate trigger press is emphasized for accurate shooting.

This video provides a practical drill for practicing trigger reset, a crucial skill for improving shot placement. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of establishing a proper two-hand grip and then demonstrates how to press the trigger, hold it to the rear through recoil, and then slowly release until the reset is felt and heard. This technique allows for faster follow-up shots.

Instructor Mike explains why long nails, especially artificial ones, can hinder a female gun operator's ability to achieve an effective firearm grip. He demonstrates how nails can dig into the support hand and interfere with proper finger placement around the trigger guard, potentially impacting trigger control and overall effectiveness in a self-defense scenario. The advice is to cut nails to ensure proper firearm handling.

This YouTube video focuses on teaching viewers the proper two-handed grip for semi-automatic handguns. It contrasts this with a bad grip, aiming to educate viewers on improving their firearm handling. The video encourages subscriptions.

This video explains the concept of the 'apex of the presentation' in a pistol draw stroke. It emphasizes that the ideal time to fire is when the firearm is approximately three-quarters of the way out of the holster and the sights are visible, ideally as the gun stops moving forward. The instructor, Daniel, highlights the importance of prepping the trigger during the presentation phase and firing without delay once the sights are aligned.

This video demonstrates stages 7 and 8 of the FBI's 60-round handgun qualification course. Stage 7 involves a concealed draw from 15 yards, shooting four rounds in eight seconds using a two-hand grip. Stage 8, from 25 yards, requires moving to cover, shooting three rounds standing, and two rounds kneeling, totaling ten shots for the stage. The instructors encourage viewers to attempt the course and share their scores.

This video provides expert guidance from Instructor Mike on how an Illinois concealed carrier should comply with police during a traffic stop. It details maintaining officer safety, proper disclosure of a concealed firearm, and presenting identification and permits from a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The instructor emphasizes proactive communication and adherence to safety protocols taught in his courses.

Instructor Mike, identified as a Firearms Instructor, provides expert guidance on secure firearm storage within a vehicle. He strongly advocates for carrying the firearm on your person as the most secure method, with shoulder holsters presented as a viable alternative. The video explicitly discourages several common but unsafe storage locations, including between seats, sun visors, door pockets, near the steering column, center consoles, and glove boxes, highlighting the risks associated with each.

This video from Instructor Mike critiques an off-duty officer's poor tactical choices while working a side job. Key takeaways include the dangers of wearing a hoodie that obstructs peripheral vision and the risks associated with using earbuds that diminish auditory awareness. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of maintaining situational awareness even when off-duty or in a secondary role.

This video demonstrates a traffic stop scenario involving Instructor Mike and a Chicago police officer. It highlights the importance of maintaining visible hands during an interaction and provides a practical example of how to communicate effectively with law enforcement. The officer issues a warning for a missing license plate, emphasizing the need for proper vehicle documentation.