TRANSFORMING Gun Culture: What is Open GYM??

This drill focuses on efficient transitions between shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) while emphasizing the proper use of magnification adjustment on a Low-Powered Variable Optic (LPVO). The instructor highlights the importance of working the magnification control during the prone transition and engaging targets from various angles, including over-the-shoulder shots.

This video details the 'Rifle Pistol El Presidente' drill, an advanced tactical training exercise. It modifies the classic El Presidente pistol drill by adding a rifle component, requiring participants to rapidly engage multiple targets with a rifle before transitioning to a pistol for a second engagement. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and smooth transitions under a strict time limit, testing a shooter's ability to manage multiple firearms and engage targets effectively in a dynamic scenario.

This video details the 'Check Drill,' an advanced firearms training exercise designed to integrate pistol and rifle skills under pressure. It emphasizes the critical combat scenario where a rifle may become inoperable, requiring a swift transition to a pistol, followed by the ability to quickly re-establish the rifle as the primary weapon. The drill highlights the importance of safe pistol re-holstering and efficient rifle reloads, simulating real-world tactical engagements.

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 a 'Turning Drill' often used in military firearms training, specifically by Green Berets. The drill emphasizes efficient movement and target engagement based on the direction of turn. A key takeaway is the importance of performing a tactical or slide-lock reload to ensure the firearm is ready for immediate follow-up actions, reinforcing the habit of ending a drill with a full magazine.

This video analyzes a Dallas PD response to a shots-fired incident. It highlights officers' bravery in running towards danger but critiques their marksmanship, emphasizing the need for deliberate, accurate shots over rapid, ineffective fire. Key takeaways include the importance of situational awareness, effective radio communication (WIM acronym), avoiding dangerous vehicle positioning, and the critical need for immediate medical readiness.

This guide details the operation of the FightLite MCR belt-fed upper receiver, as demonstrated by a professional tactical content creator. It covers preparation, proper belt feeding, and executing controlled full-auto fire strings through a barricade. The video highlights the weapon's performance and the shooter's satisfaction.

This video demonstrates the sound reduction capabilities of a suppressed Glock 19 pistol. It showcases a customized firearm equipped with a Trijicon SRO red dot sight and a SureFire X300 weapon light. The demonstration highlights the significantly reduced report of 9mm rounds when fired outdoors with a suppressor, emphasizing the effectiveness of the accessory.

This guide outlines a progressive approach to firearms training, emphasizing mastering skills 'slick' before integrating restrictive gear like plate carriers and helmets. The Barrel & Hatchet Instructor highlights the importance of gradually adding equipment to ensure proficiency is maintained and to test gear functionality under realistic conditions. This method ensures foundational skills are solid before introducing the complexities of operating with a full kit.

This guide details the customization of a Smith & Wesson M&P Metal 2.0 pistol, focusing on the installation of an optic, weapon light, threaded barrel, and compensator. The speaker, a tactical instructor, shares his personal build choices, highlighting the versatility and performance enhancements achieved through these aftermarket upgrades. The process involves mounting a Trijicon SRO, a Surefire X300 Vampire light, and a Griffin Armament barrel and compensator combination.