Range Time (New Videos Below)
As Time Permits, New Informative Tips, Videos & More Will Be Added
We are living in unprecedented times. When it comes down to protecting our families and those in our community, we must practice, not just shooting, but what to do and how to communicate under stress. In this section are shared tips; some by video, audio and just helpful tactics. From getting our family to safety, to effectively stopping the action of attackers, the information shared here can help better hone our skills. Then, we practice.
The idea is to create good habits and cohesion, not a militia or an attacking force, but to defend to the best of our practiced abilities.
Below are various media presenting the practice and training of firearms proficiency. I hope this inspires us to practice more; for in our doing, with open and willing minds, we can do what needs to be done when the time arrives. No, we do not all need to be up to Special Ops standards, but when our families are in harm’s way, we had better be able to act to the best of our abilities. None of us want to know we may have saved a life if we had just trained a little bit more. We are the guardians of our homes and community.
Fun At The Range - Dealing With Zombies
The following video & slideshow is of a training exercise in which a team addresses threats while a dignitary is swooped away to safety. This was the first time this drill was done and many of the participants had never practiced this drill. As you will see, a variety of skill levels were present. However, this is why we practice, to better ourselves and our comrades.
So, Why Camo? Camouflage is used to blend in and not stand out. In a city, camo is regular city dress. In the country, camo is what looks natural in the country. Why then would it be wise to have our tools, our firearms blend in instead of standing out? The reason is the same, so they appear to disappear in the environment they are in. In the city, maybe that would be neon colors, but in the country, our tools should look natural, especially if we need them not be noticed. If we are ever engaged and need to defend ourselves, we and our implements need to blend in to the nature that surrounds us. No bright or solid colors. So, here are some photos and a video about camouflaging everything from packs, mags and firearms or hairdryers. One never knows when someone’s “do” needs to be fluffed up (tip from the movie set). ;)
The video just below shows shooting from various positions. There is no running and gunning, just firing from stances we should learn, and become comfortable and confident in. When we are called to defend, we may be kneeling, lying down, standing up, close up or far away.
Always - Basics & Safety First, but with practice, we all can accomplish more.
Great time at the range. Thanks for spending time working together. Again, we need to spend time working with each other, jelling our communications and practicing our skills. We should put aside a couple of hours a week, hopefully more when time permits, to practice and grow better than we are. Personally, I have a lot of work to do as I am not where I should be. Thanks Brandon, for being patient with your old dad. I appreciate the time you spend helping me unlearn bad habits and patiently showing me proper ways at being better. I love the breathing aspect. Truly, it reduces anxiety and brings about a calmness. Also, I love practicing the reset, which I really need to spend time dry-firing that part as well as finding the wall before I fire.
So, I am posting another new video, not based on how we did, but just as a tip for us all, especially me. “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”
Oh, don’t let the geared up fella’s intimidate in this video. This is truly good stuff, presented in a relaxed manner.
The video just below shows shooting from various positions. There is no running and gunning, just firing from stances we should learn, and become comfortable and confident in. When we are called to defend, we may be kneeling, lying down, standing up, close up or far away.
This training video shows a young lady's first time firing a pistol. After dry-fire practice, it was time for live-fire. The drill covered the basics from trigger control, to sight picture and proper weapon presentation. Though more practice is needed, she was awesome! Addressing and practicing the basics repetitively is the best way to prevent bad habits or overcoming bad habits. Just because we have guns, doesn't mean we are properly trained. Be open, willing and keep learning and practicing. Practice makes perfect.
In the Pistol Basics Training video above, working with someone who hasn’t fired a pistol before, I chose to demonstrate the trigger reset at the wrong time intentionally. I wanted her to understand what a reset is, and how it feels, while also training her to reacquire her site picture in relation to the target as well.
Prestaging the trigger “off and back on" immediately after the discharge, is a more advanced technique that I explained to her prior to our training, and that we would practice after she becomes more familiar with the absolute basics.
We are our first line of defense.
Group training from professional instructors at Larry’s range
Safety
Fundamentals
Regularly scheduled practice at either range
Consistent & SAFE dry-fire weapon familiarization practice at home (Do this WITHOUT ammunition present).
Managing assets & malfunctions under pressure
M.O.V.E. - Motionless Operators Ventilate Easily. The importance of movement.
Maintaining awareness of details in your environment
Proper presentation of rifles and pistols
Proper trigger control (trigger wall, reset and squeeze)
Reload practice
Zeroing optics
The benefits of airsoft for training and physical fitness
Keeping your composure with breathing
Training Video Link (click pistol Qualification link below)