Who Is Shane Parman? AHT's Newest Firearms Trainer!

This video demonstrates a dynamic shooting drill focused on developing a stable, aggressive stance and effective movement. The instructor emphasizes maintaining a wide base with bent knees, separating upper body shooting actions from lower body locomotion, and returning to a ready stance after movement. The drill aims to ingrain positive habits for shooting while moving, highlighting that even subtle body shifts can be beneficial.

This video emphasizes a training philosophy centered on deliberately operating within an 'uncomfortable band' to build consistent, on-demand firearms performance. Instructor from Achilles Heel Tactical highlights the importance of achieving a specific metric reliably (e.g., 8/10) before increasing difficulty, and then consciously linking successful execution cues to subconscious recall for mastery.

This video outlines the GBRS Group's 'Knowledge Transfer' training methodology, emphasizing a structured daily routine of fitness, group meals, and intensive range blocks. Led by experienced Tier 1 operators, the courses cater to various skill levels, from introductory firearm handling to advanced marksmanship and specialized tactical skills. The methodology focuses on high repetition, progressive learning, and building confidence through consistent, expert-led instruction.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical critiques current police academy training, emphasizing that speed should not be sacrificed for accuracy. The instructor argues that traditional methods fail to prepare officers for high-stress scenarios, citing competitive shooting as a better model for developing practical skills under pressure. The content highlights the importance of balancing speed and accuracy for effective law enforcement performance.

This video details the 'Man Card' drill, developed by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical, to test shooter efficiency under pressure. The drill involves precise timing for pistol and rifle presentations from various ready states, culminating in a rifle-to-pistol transition. Achieving a 'Man Card' signifies a high level of performance on demand, with strict time limits and a C-size cardboard target. The video features demonstrations and student attempts, highlighting the difficulty and rarity of earning this qualification.

This expert-level guide breaks down the 2-4-2 drill as demonstrated by Rick Crawley of Achilles Heel Tactical. The drill, designed to improve shooting efficiency and accuracy under time pressure, involves engaging targets in a specific sequence (2-4-2). The video emphasizes analyzing hit factors, movement efficiency, and target prioritization for both rifle and pistol. It highlights how this drill exposes deficiencies in movement and decision-making, recommending both dry and live-fire practice.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical, presented by Rick, offers five actionable tips to enhance pistol grip for improved shooting performance. It emphasizes moving beyond subjective rules to focus on mechanical principles, leverage, and relaxation. The instruction is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamentals and achieve greater control and speed.

This video showcases a large-scale, coordinated 'mag dump' event at Oakhaven Range, organized by Achilles Heel Tactical. It highlights the preparation and execution of synchronized mass firing, featuring a vehicle-mounted M134 Minigun and various other firearms. The event emphasizes professional range safety protocols and the use of advanced tactical equipment, demonstrating high-energy, intense, and celebratory tactical shooting community engagement.

This guide details a critical pistol shooting technique taught by Rick from Achilles Heel Tactical. It emphasizes the difficulty of pistol shooting and breaks down trigger manipulation into continuous and interrupted methods. The core principle is isolating the trigger finger to press the trigger straight back without disturbing the sights, a technique applicable to both one-handed and two-handed grips. The instruction highlights common errors like squeezing the entire grip and provides actionable steps for improvement through dry fire practice.

This video demonstrates an advanced 'full send' training drill from Achilles Heel Tactical, showcasing fluid weapon transitions between an AR-15 and a Glock-style handgun. The drill emphasizes a rapid speed reload on the rifle followed by a high-cadence engagement, highlighting expert recoil management and suppressor performance. Instruction is provided by a highly proficient tactical instructor.