The Smith & Wesson Academy Reopens

This video provides a comprehensive guide to low round count firearms training drills designed to improve fundamental shooting skills. Instructor Alyssa Seymour emphasizes that every trigger pull should have a purpose and advocates for data collection through mindful practice. Drills include a one-live-one-dry exercise, controlled double taps, progressive shot count drills, transition exercises, and moving drills, all aimed at building consistency and performance on demand with minimal ammunition expenditure.

This guide, based on insights from firearms instructor Joel Park, emphasizes the importance of varying target sequences and practicing focal depth changes to improve shooting proficiency. It suggests shooting a sequence 3-5 times to identify weaknesses, then either repeating or changing the sequence based on performance analysis. The guide highlights the value of dry fire for practicing visual focus and transitions between targets at different distances, ultimately aiming to reveal and correct bad shooting habits.

This video, presented by Joel Park, discusses how emotions and the perception of time can negatively impact shooting performance. It highlights the importance of recognizing these internal influences and implementing techniques to overcome them, particularly during drills designed to create pressure. The core message emphasizes prioritizing accurate sight alignment and trigger control over perceived speed, especially when dealing with varying target distances and time constraints.

This video emphasizes the significant utility of the .22 LR rifle, particularly for its cost-effectiveness and low recoil, making it ideal for consistent practice, teaching new shooters, and small game hunting. The instructor highlights how the .22 LR allows for more trigger time, enabling shooters to focus on fundamental skills like trigger control, sight alignment, and follow-through without the financial burden or physical discomfort associated with centerfire ammunition. It's presented as a practical tool for skill development and everyday problem-solving.

This video addresses the common shooter's dilemma of feeling 'not fast enough,' leading to rushed and undisciplined shooting. Instructor Joel Park details a training methodology to prove to oneself that disciplined, fundamental marksmanship is often as fast as, and significantly more accurate than, aggressive, emotional shooting. By comparing disciplined runs of drills against less disciplined, faster-paced attempts, shooters can build confidence and emotional buy-in that proper technique is sufficient for speed.

This guide, presented by firearms instructor John G. Johnson, details the critical steps to achieving a consistent and accurate pistol grip. It emphasizes aligning the firearm's center with the hand's center, achieving a high grip on the backstrap, and ensuring a firm, 360-degree contact with both hands. Proper grip is presented as foundational for recoil management and overall shooting accuracy.

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.