Stopping Power

This video provides a fundamental aiming technique for new shooters engaging steel targets. By dividing the target into thirds and aiming for the top third, inexperienced shooters can better compensate for common errors like shooting low and left, effectively making the target larger and increasing the probability of a hit.

This drill, the 'One Shot Exit Drill,' focuses on precise single shots followed by immediate movement to a new position. It emphasizes efficient target acquisition, recoil management, and visual transition. The instructor highlights common mistakes like focusing on recoil instead of the bullet's exit and tensing up during movement, advocating for relaxed shoulders and leg-driven stops. The drill progresses from one shot to two shots for application in multiple-shot scenarios.

This guide details how to effectively use the TA Targets CB-CZ-V3 paper target for firearm practice. It emphasizes utilizing the integrated MOA and MIL grids for precise aiming and adjustments, suitable for both handgun and rifle training. The target's design facilitates detailed feedback on shot placement, aiding in marksmanship improvement.

This video provides expert instruction on the most challenging aspect for many shooters: loading semi-automatic firearm magazines. Lead Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson breaks down the mechanics of magazine loading, emphasizing the importance of leverage over brute force. He teaches two primary methods, including the 'PEZ' method, and demonstrates how to load various popular magazines, offering practical advice for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

This video details a target transition drill designed to improve accuracy and speed under a time constraint. The drill emphasizes 'calling your shot' and the rule that transitions are only permitted after a hit. It promotes performance-based training, encouraging shooters to incrementally improve their personal bests, and highlights the importance of coordinated body movement and visual focus during transitions.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of follow-through in firearm training, specifically the 'realign and reset' phase after each shot. Instructor Pat Mac calls out shooters who rush this process, highlighting that neglecting it hinders proficiency, especially when engaging multiple targets or shooting steel.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.