Tenicor Tips - Red dots on pistols and finding your dot more consistently

This video critiques the advice of a social media personality regarding point shooting with red dot sights. The instructor emphasizes that effective red dot shooting involves focusing on the target, bringing the gun to the eyeline, and confirming sight alignment, even at close distances. He argues that relying solely on point shooting without sight confirmation is a disservice to new shooters and can lead to accountability issues, especially under stress.

This video features Ben Stoeger, a recognized expert in competitive shooting, discussing fundamental handgun techniques. He emphasizes the importance of grip stability and proper sight picture over potentially destabilizing cues like pointing thumbs. Stoeger advises focusing on a precise visual point on the target and allowing the body to naturally align with it, a method he learned from figures like Matt Pranka. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of different training methods and the common pitfalls in firearms instruction found online.

Joel Park, an expert firearms instructor, details the critical technique of leading with the eyes during shooting. He explains that while he exaggerates movements for demonstrations, the principle of eyes always acquiring the next target before the gun remains constant. This guide covers proper sight acquisition during draws, transitions, and recoil recovery, emphasizing target focus over premature sight focus. Park also advocates for purposeful indoor range training to build fundamental skills.

This video from Modern Protector, presented by a firearms instructor, focuses on three essential gadgets that enhance shooting skills for concealed carriers. It emphasizes practical training over purely aesthetic EDC setups. The recommended gadgets are a C pistol for dry-fire practice, a red dot sight to improve speed and focus, and a shot timer to measure and improve draw and follow-up shot times, crucial for winning gunfights.

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 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 an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. An expert instructor showcases how to de-escalate, comply to create a distraction, and execute a rapid concealed draw from an Appendix (AIWB) position to neutralize the threat. The demonstration highlights weapon retention and close-quarters combat proficiency.

This guide, presented by Jeff from Tenicor, outlines five common mistakes new concealed carriers make. It emphasizes choosing appropriate holsters and belts, selecting suitable clothing, finding a balance between firearm size and shootability, and carrying with a round in the chamber. The advice focuses on practical application and safety for everyday carry.

This guide outlines the four universal firearms handling rules, emphasizing their critical importance as they are 'written in blood' due to past tragedies. The rules are: 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never point a gun at anything you're not willing to shoot or destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind and beyond it. The video, presented with authoritative instruction from a professional instructor, also touches on the 'Be Polite' rule and the distinction between universal safety rules and specific range protocols.

This guide details safe reholstering techniques for appendix carry, emphasizing visual control and body positioning to prevent self-injury. Expert Jeff from Tenicor, with over 25 years of daily carry experience, demonstrates the 'muzzle wedge' method, crucial for appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) holsters. The advice is geared towards intermediate carriers looking to refine their safety protocols.