Using steel targets in your training & things to be aware of.

This video provides expert instruction on the most challenging aspect for many shooters: loading semi-automatic firearm magazines. Lead Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson breaks down the mechanics of magazine loading, emphasizing the importance of leverage over brute force. He teaches two primary methods, including the 'PEZ' method, and demonstrates how to load various popular magazines, offering practical advice for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

Joel Park, a firearms instructor, emphasizes the importance of analyzing shooting trends over individual shot performance. By examining aggregate target results and correlating them with physical sensations, shooters can identify specific issues like trigger control or sight alignment problems. This data-driven approach provides clear direction for focused training to achieve long-term improvement.

This video demonstrates a common issue encountered at outdoor shooting ranges: steel targets falling or becoming wedged in their stands. The instructor, Johnny Q, shows how to manually reset these targets, highlighting the frustration and potential hazards involved when a target mechanism jams. The content emphasizes practical range management and problem-solving for shooters using steel targets.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the IWI Jericho 941 pistol using Fiocchi Range Dynamics 9mm Luger ammunition. It covers magazine loading with a +2 extension and live fire at steel targets. The demonstration emphasizes competent firearm handling and safe operation practices, as shown by an experienced individual.

This guide details how to zero a pistol red dot sight, drawing on the expertise of the Honest Outlaw. It emphasizes establishing a practical zeroing distance, typically 10-25 yards, with a personal preference for 15 yards. The video demonstrates the effectiveness of this zero across various ranges, from close engagements to 85 yards, by successfully hitting steel targets. It also touches on the minimal bore offset for handguns compared to rifles and practical considerations like using steel targets in windy conditions.

This compilation demonstrates proficient firearm handling and speed reloading techniques with multiple pistols, including the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory, CZ 75 B, and Sig Sauer P226. The shooter, exhibiting experienced authority, showcases rapid fire accuracy on steel targets, emphasizing efficient magazine changes. The drill highlights the importance of smooth transitions and immediate target reacquisition after a reload.

This video demonstrates a rapid fire drill focusing on efficient magazine reloads and immediate resumption of fire. The shooter, equipped with tactical gear and an M4 Carbine with an ACOG optic, showcases proficient weapon manipulation and recoil control. The drill emphasizes maintaining a high rate of fire while executing smooth tactical reloads.

This review of the Springfield M1A Scout Squad after 7,000 rounds highlights its robust reliability, especially with steel-cased ammunition. The instructor, speaking with high authority from extensive practical experience, details maintenance tips like using grease for lubrication and warns about potential malfunctions caused by glove interference with the operating rod. Cosmetic wear, such as brass marks on the stock, is viewed as a 'badge of honor' from heavy use.

This guide, presented by Regular Guy Training LLC, advocates for using readily available and cost-effective automotive lubricants for firearms. The instructor, drawing on military experience with belt-fed weapons and high-volume shooting, explains why conventional motor oil and high-temperature lithium grease are superior and more economical than many specialized gun lubes. It covers platform-specific recommendations, including considerations for cold weather and different firearm designs like AR-15s, AK-47s, and Glocks.

This guide details building a reliable AR pistol, emphasizing component selection for hard-use scenarios. It covers barrel and gas system choices, DI vs. piston considerations, and the importance of quality upper and lower receivers. The build focuses on practical reliability and shooter ergonomics, including ambidextrous controls and essential accessories, with a total cost around $1600 for the base build.