TRAIN HOW YOU FIGHT!!!

Published on July 7, 2025
Duration: 23:10

This video showcases carbine and pistol training at Mosley Fields, emphasizing the importance of 'training how you fight.' It features dynamic drills, including a short bounding back running gun drill, and highlights the necessity of proficiency with your gear to handle malfunctions efficiently. The instructor demonstrates specific techniques for clearing common issues like stovepipes and double feeds, stressing that practice makes these actions instinctive.

Quick Summary

The video 'Train How You Fight!!!' emphasizes practicing firearms skills in realistic combat scenarios. It demonstrates essential malfunction clearing techniques, such as clearing a stovepipe by dropping the magazine, locking the bolt, and using your thumb to flick the casing out, ensuring you can quickly return to fighting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Training Overview
  2. 02:55Training Location & Participants
  3. 03:09Carbine Platforms (SBRs)
  4. 03:19Short Bounding Back Running Gun Drill
  5. 03:38Importance of Proficient Training
  6. 04:09Specific Firearm Drills
  7. 05:27Stance & Optic Alignment
  8. 06:00Hammer Pair Drill
  9. 06:32Course of Fire Briefing
  10. 06:50Malfunction Clearing: Stovepipe
  11. 07:11Malfunction Clearing: Double Feed
  12. 11:32Reloading & Gun Up Technique
  13. 13:09Detailed Malfunction Clearing Steps
  14. 14:11Dealing with Stuck Casings
  15. 14:38Malfunction Drill Reminder
  16. 14:56Cover During Malfunction Clearing
  17. 16:08Course of Fire: Hammer Pairs
  18. 16:26Identifying Malfunction Causes
  19. 19:32Final Course of Fire Briefing
  20. 20:30Dynamic Shooting Drill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary message of the 'Train How You Fight' video?

The core message is to practice firearms skills in scenarios that mimic real-world combat situations. This ensures that when faced with a threat, your training takes over instinctively, allowing you to effectively handle your firearm and overcome challenges like malfunctions without conscious thought.

How do you clear a stovepipe malfunction according to the video?

To clear a stovepipe, first drop the magazine, then lock the bolt to the rear. Extend your thumb upwards and run your hand forward of the gun to flick the stuck casing out. If it's severely stuck, use your shoulder flexor as a lever. Finally, send the bolt home, insert a new magazine, and rack the charging handle.

What types of firearms were used in the training drills?

The training featured both carbine and pistol platforms. Specifically for carbines, AR-15 platforms were used, including Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with barrel lengths of 11.5 inches and 10.5 inches.

Why is consistent training important for handling firearm malfunctions?

Consistent training builds muscle memory and proficiency, making it easier to react instinctively when malfunctions occur. This reduces the need to think through steps under pressure, allowing you to quickly clear the issue and return to fighting effectively.

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