“Yeah, I’m Thinking I’m Back.”

The 'Man Card' drill emphasizes timed engagements with pistols and rifles, focusing on rapid acquisition and precise shot placement. Pushing engagements to 25 yards, beyond the common 10-15 yards, builds significant confidence and meets SWAT-level standards for challenging lighting conditions. Successfully completing the drill at longer distances makes closer engagements feel easier, boosting overall shooter proficiency.

This video from Tática Civil demonstrates the inherent dangers of firing old, corroded ammunition. The presenter tests 9mm, .38 Special, and .223 cartridges, highlighting inconsistent performance and potential firearm failures. A key takeaway is the importance of safety protocols, such as checking for squib loads after a misfire and understanding the risks associated with different firearm actions.

Lucas Botkin, a recognized authority in tactical training, demonstrates a high-speed rifle to pistol transition drill. This advanced technique involves engaging targets with a suppressed rifle, transitioning to a pistol, and then back to the rifle with a reload. The ADAPTIV Defense DMR Sling is highlighted for its versatility on both DMR and standard carbine platforms.

This guide, informed by an experienced firearms professional, outlines the critical steps for improving shooting skills. It emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing range time and dry firing, as skills degrade without consistent training. The advice is geared towards shooters looking to maintain or regain a higher level of proficiency.

This video demonstrates the Laser Ammo Flash Bolt system, a training tool designed for home rifle practice. It replaces the standard BCG with a laser-emitting unit and a magnetic trigger attachment, allowing for simulated live-fire drills without live ammunition. The system is compatible with various calibers and reactive targets, offering an accessible way to improve shooting skills.

This video demonstrates an unconventional method of igniting a cigarette using the muzzle flash of a suppressed AR-platform rifle. The presenter, identified as Shortshot Tony, showcases the Exigent Fireteam556 rifle chambered in 5.56mm. The video also briefly promotes SDI.edu/shortshot for gunsmithing and drone education, while strongly advising against smoking.

Lucas Botkin announces his resignation from T.REX ARMS, the company he founded, citing core values and personal growth as primary drivers. He details the company's origins, his evolving ownership stake, and significant disagreements with partners, particularly concerning business ethics and perceived double standards. Botkin also touches on a mishandled harassment incident and his future plans to build new companies from the ground up.

Lucas Botkin demonstrates essential pre-trip preparation for tactical gear, focusing on camouflage techniques for AR-15 style rifles using spray paint and magazine identification with colored tape. The guide covers organizing batteries, checking weapon accessories like slings and optics, configuring tactical helmets with hearing protection, and assembling a Spiritus Systems plate carrier. This methodical approach ensures readiness for training sessions.

Lucas Botkin introduces a new T.REX Arms prototype rail featuring a 1.65-inch internal diameter, specifically designed to house suppressors up to 1.5 inches. The rail employs a direct thread mounting system for accessories, avoiding clearance problems often encountered with M-LOK when a suppressor is tucked. This design facilitates 'OG Honey Badger' style builds, with an anticipated release early next year.

Lucas Botkin of T.REX Arms conducts a rigorous live-fire test of their new metal prototype AR-15 rail. The test focuses on structural integrity and heat dissipation, with the rail demonstrating impressive thermal management, remaining cool enough to touch after multiple rapid-fire magazines, even with a suppressor attached. This experimental approach highlights the product development process for firearm components.