The Truth About Police Firearms Training v. Concealed Carry

This guide outlines five essential steps for new concealed carriers after obtaining their permit. It emphasizes the importance of advanced training beyond basic permit classes, building a training community, setting clear practice goals, implementing consistent dry and live fire routines, and carrying non-firearm self-defense tools like pepper spray and a trauma kit, alongside medical training.

This video details a combat rifle reload drill designed to test a shooter's ability to quickly and efficiently replace an empty magazine under pressure. The drill emphasizes building muscle memory for gear placement and performing the reload from various ready positions, culminating in re-acquiring the target for a follow-up shot within a strict time limit.

This video demonstrates the Tier One Concealed '3 Bill Drill,' a shooting exercise that combines three distances (15, 10, and 7 yards) into a single drill. The objective is to achieve all shots within the 'A' zone (center mass) at each distance, emphasizing both speed and accuracy. The instructor aims to push their speed while maintaining precision, showcasing a practical training method for improving handgun proficiency.

This video details a method for increasing pistol draw speed by integrating three key techniques: the 'buddy system' (synchronizing hand movements), the 'early touch point' (building a solid grip close to the body), and the 'quick twitch muscle' (a rapid, direct index to the pistol). Instructor Daniel Richardson emphasizes that speed is a byproduct of efficiency, not just moving limbs faster. By practicing these integrated movements, shooters can significantly reduce their draw times and improve overall efficiency.

This video showcases a firearms training drill, likely a variation of 'hide and seek,' emphasizing rapid engagement and target acquisition. Participants are shown in a dynamic scenario, reacting to targets and demonstrating shooting proficiency. The session appears to be a practical application of tactical skills in a controlled environment.

This video emphasizes a progressive approach to firearms training distance for self-defense, advocating for starting at 7 yards and mastering that distance before advancing. The instructor highlights that most real-world gunfights occur within 3-7 yards and stresses the importance of consistent center mass hits over bullseye accuracy. The guide suggests increasing distance to 15 yards for home defense scenarios and using tools like the Mantis Laser Academy for practice.

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.