Training Diary 1 - Grip Tip - How to feel you're using enough grip pressure

This video, titled "The Proving Ground," offers a direct call to action for viewers interested in training. The description provides a link to "3of7project.com/train," indicating a focus on professional instruction and skill development. While no specific firearms or calibers are mentioned, the context strongly suggests content related to firearms proficiency, tactical training, or practical shooting applications. The title implies a rigorous evaluation or demonstration of skills and equipment in a demanding environment.

Instructor Mike observes that many concealed carry license renewal students lack basic pistol mastery, despite apparent confidence. He highlights common grip errors and emphasizes that renewal courses should assess, not teach, fundamental skills. This insight comes from an experienced instructor with a clear understanding of common deficiencies on the range.

This video focuses on optimizing weapon presentation speed by integrating safety manipulation into the upward motion of the firearm, rather than waiting until the target is acquired. It stresses realistic training from a true low ready position to improve efficiency and safety in dynamic scenarios. The content highlights the importance of fluid, single-motion movements for faster, more effective engagement.

This YouTube video from the Three of Seven Project, titled "The Proving Ground | Are You Ready?", offers viewers an insight into their training program. It encourages potential participants to consider training with them and provides a direct link to apply. The description also includes links to support the project through Patreon and purchase merchandise from their store. The video aims to provide motivation and showcase what training at 'The Proving Ground' entails, suggesting a focus on physical and potentially tactical preparedness.

This video discusses the dangers associated with carrying a firearm in the small of the back (SOB) position. The host invites viewers to join a panel discussion on the topic, with the live session scheduled for 6 pm Pacific. The description also provides an email address for those interested in participating in the panel.

Joel Park, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes the importance of focused dry-fire training to improve handgun draw techniques. He advocates for identifying and correcting specific bad habits, such as improper grip pressure or inefficient draw paths, by critiquing each repetition. The core principle is constant, incremental improvement through deliberate practice, focusing on finesse over excessive tension for a more stable sight picture and faster, more accurate first shots.

This video debunks the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear by conducting a practical experiment with pig ears. The results show that even high-velocity rounds like 5.56mm and .223 Remington, as well as heavier calibers like 45-70 and 8.6 Blackout, create small, clean holes through thin tissue, similar to a hole punch. The host explains this is because the tissue is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy for catastrophic cavitation, unlike in ballistics gel.

This short showcases high-performance 'Space Guns' from the Open Division at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011-style pistols, specialized race holsters from brands like Safariland and Double Alpha Academy, and features a first-person view of a shooter using a frame-mounted red dot optic during a stage. The video emphasizes the advanced technology and customization involved in top-tier competition handguns.

Tim Herron, a USPSA Grand Master, explains efficient iron sight usage by contrasting traditional front sight focus with a target-oriented approach. He advocates using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning, likening it to a backhoe vs. spade. Training with red dots can improve iron sight performance by fostering target focus.

This review compares the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory Tac 4.25, focusing on manufacturing, ergonomics, trigger, and shooting dynamics. The Bul Armory Tac 4.25 demonstrated superior reliability with tested ammunition and offered the crispest trigger. The Prodigy was the softest shooting but had a noticeable grip safety gap and feeding issues. The Staccato P offered a good balance but was also susceptible to feeding issues with certain ammo.