There are many variations of this drill that are done all around the training community. If you aren’t familiar with the up drill, or my variation I’d take a moment to watch the following video. I also discuss increasing your reaction speed and then talk about a simple follow through drill to ensure that we […]
Firearms Training
Shooting Large Calibers – S&W .500 Magnum
I’m still surprised sometimes to get feedback about shooting large calibers, such as .500 Magnum, from males and females who are uncomfortable with the idea of shooting something like the Smith and Wesson Model 500. Large caliber handguns definitely offer a strong recoil experience, but with the right measures, it’s possible to fire them without […]
FAST Drill Demo: A Drill For Testing Your Skill
I am not an advocate for using drills as primary methods of honing firearms skills, and probably never will be. I see drills as being closer to being parlor tricks than practical skills. That said, a very practiced individual who dedicates themselves to training and practicing to their highest level of proficiency may find the […]
Russian Intuitive Shooting: Seeing is Believing
I am very skeptical about shooting without using sights, but I can’t argue that it can’t be done. “Sight alignment” can be accomplished without actually seeing the sights. The President of the Russian Practical Shooting Federation Vitaly Kryuchin is known for his “intuitive shooting” workshops. I wish I spoke enough Russian to attend one. I […]
The Benefits of Taking Friends to the Range
You know what’s awesome? Going shooting with friends. Whether they’re seasoned shooters or completely unfamiliar with firearms, taking your friends to the range can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved. The camaraderie I experience with my fellow enthusiasts of the shooting sports is unique. This business of producing firearms-centric YouTube videos has put me in contact […]
Watch: Sig Sauer Academy Runs a Counter-Ambush Demo
So you’re sitting in your car when, all of a sudden, you get ambushed. Dan Hunt from the Sig Sauer Academy shows you how to escape from this situation. Photo courtesy of Rick Dombroski
Using Airsoft for Defensive Firearms Training
When I began shooting I learned much of my target skills from using BB guns in a range my parents built in the basement. This gave me a great foundation for my target shooting abilities. Gradually, I began using larger caliber firearms and learning more about managing recoil. This led me to begin defensive shooting […]
Shooting Tips: Improve Your Trigger Pull
How do you pull off the perfect handgun shot? One of the many factors that can affect your marksmanship is having a good trigger pull. Here are three tips I’ve gathered from various firearms instructors over the past few years to help perfect your trigger pull. Isolate Your Trigger Finger Of any advice I’ve […]
MilSpec Triggers Suck! But Why?
It is very popular these days to crap on milspec triggers on rifles, and stock triggers on pistols. I think this comes from a passed down misconception that you cannot hit a target unless you lower the trigger weight to the point that you can eliminate the trigger control variable. This is a huge problem […]
AR cleaning taught beautifuly
No matter if you are a new shooter or an honor graduate of the Ft. Benning School for Boys, this video is an invaluable how-to for the AR platform. Pull this up on the old smartphone and clean away. This should be mandatory viewing in basic training. I still remember reading maintenance tips from Connie […]