As we have discussed in other threads, the importance of realistic training with our tools and equipment cannot be over stated. Having the right equipment is only a small part of the game. A great operator with sub standard equipment will accomplish great tasks. A sub standard operator with great equipments will accomplish few simple tasks. Give a great operator great equipment, and the results get even more impressive.
I have generalized the above statements as "tools and equipment" because this rule applies to every aspect of preparedness. If you store bulk foods and dont know how to prepare them for eating, you are fooling yourself. If you have medical supplies put back and dont know how to use them, same thing. Many of the skills we have are parishable skill sets. That means we have to constantly train and practice them if we want to keep them.
I had the opportunity to train with some great guys last weekend. I recieved some great medical instruction from BBardsley on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. He taught me new techniques, with new equipment, based on real world combat medicine. He reviewed techniques for me that I had become less proficient in, due to lack of practice.
After the medical training, we hit the range. We worked on drills with our Primary weapons platforms. Carbine and pistols. We worked on speed and accuracy drills. I have attached below a couple drills we ran through. BBardley smoked me on the carbine drill, with an amazing 5 second El Presidente drill. The training was fun, safe, and very beneficial. With our group, we were able to push each other to improve, and provide each other with feedback after each drill. This is much more beneficial than shooting by yourself most of the time.
As you can see in the video, we used timers. These are really a great training aid. This allows you to see and confirm progress. Does altering your technique a certain way increase your efficiency? A timer will tell you.
Shooting stationary paper target while standing still and untimed is the very basics of shooting. This is where we all start out at the elementary level. Everyone with a gun should be able to hit the target. As soon as you can hit the target, and your fundamentals are solid, you should start your realistic training. This will involve shooting and moving, shooting moving targets, and reloads. The pistol drill is called the Mozambique drill. At 15 yards, one target, two hits center mass and one head shot. The carbine shots are a drill called the Mozambique drill. Done here at 25 yards, six targets, two shots each, and one reload.
Show us pics and video of your shooting practice for more ideas.
Here are a few examples.
Another great carbine drill for building speed and accuracy is this 1-5 drill desgned by Kyle Lamb, a Delta Force operator. This drill is challenging. It will build speed nad accuracy for dealing with multiple opponents. Many people can shoot two rounds (double tap) very fast, but the reality is that two rounds is statistically not sufficient to immedietely stop the threat. Controlling the weopon for 3, 4, 5, or more rounds requires complete control of the weapon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-lk0LNooE
Another great carbine drill for building speed and accuracy is this 1-5 drill desgned by Kyle Lamb, a Delta Force operator. This drill is challenging. It will build speed nad accuracy for dealing with multiple opponents. Many people can shoot two rounds (double tap) very fast, but the reality is that two rounds is statistically not sufficient to immedietely stop the threat. Controlling the weopon for 3, 4, 5, or more rounds requires complete control of the weapon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-lk0LNooE
This is the first in a series of training videos for shoot and move. As we know, you should Always be moving. Either shooting and moving, or shoot and then quickly move to cover. Either way, you must train as you fight, and these drills should be our training. Standing still shooting at a two dimensional standing still target has absolutely nothing to do with combat application of a weapon. Get the most out of your time at the range. TRAIN! Dont just go and make a fresh pile of empty brass.
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