Sniper Grouping Drills | Tactical Rifleman

So, you have an accurate rifle? Try this drill to see just how accurate YOU are.

    I can teach a monkey to shoot targets at 500 meters. As a matter of fact, I HAVE taught monkeys how to shoot accurately. That said, anyone can shoot stationary targets from a prone stable firing position.

    We call the “Tactical Rifleman,” because we don’t just focus on target shooting . Rather, we focus on all the skills that today’s operators need to be successful on the modern battlefield. For precision rifle shooting, that means getting out of your comfort zone and shooting from expedient firing positions, under various conditions, and a variety of targets and distances.

    So, this video I want to talk about & demonstrate (video, duh) a great drill I’ve put together for making snipers perfect their shooting skills from various heights. Why?

   Hunting in the “Global War On Terror” I often found myself and my fellow sniper team shooting from urban hide sites, with shooting loopholes at various heights.  We would have to use whatever materials were available, furniture and tables, to build shooting platforms and positions. Well, we hadn’t really practiced this that much back in the states.

    The drill is to:

Confirm Zero (Prone)
Confirm Suppressor Zero-Shift (if you run a suppressor)
Shoot Grouping drills from 12 to 72 inches above the ground, in 6” increments.
Record & compare data, to see where and at what heights you need to focus future training.
Now, I’m not saying to do this every time you go out to the range. Hell, I like banging steel plates at 1200 meters as much as the next guy. However, if you get bumped off that UKD Range by another unit and all you have is a 200 or 300 meter range; this is the perfect time to work on grouping drills.

If you are one of those SWAT Snipers that only shoots out to 120 meters (legal issues); then, this would be my NUMBER ONE training drill.  You can do this at 100 meters all day long.

I want to give a shout out to Kevin “Coach” Jimmerson, for being my demonstrator. That 6.5mm was a real tack driver. He was shooting .3 MOA groups all day long. I’m a big believer in always trying to learn as much as you can constantly, and I have learned a lot about shooting from Coach over the last few years.

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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How a Navy SEAL sets up his War Belt | Duty Belt | Tactical Rifleman

This week on Tactical Rifleman, I review the basic setup and components of one configuration of my war belt I utilized in the SEAL Teams.  Much like the body armor setup video, the war belt is also not a one-size fits all setup.  Team guys set up their kit in a manner that both fits their load bearing requirements and comfort as well as achieving the minimum loadout for their position in the platoon.  Now, there is nothing sexy about this setup.  Due to the maritime component of SEAL operations, salt water wreaks havoc upon gear.  Therefore, the kit I carry is designed for function and is predominately a maritime setup (Visit Board Search Seizure (VBSS)/Zodiac work/Diving, etc.).  I use a more high-speed setup when operating in a direct action or land warfare capacity.  That means that the kit is a bit nicer and more expensive in order to stand up to a harsh, dryer environment as well as to carry additional ordnance items and communications equipment. 

 

The components on the belt are a bit of a “hodge podge” of different brands of gear; some of it issues and some of it scrounged from the DRMO (recycle) bin (yes, SEALs sometimes have to dive into the “land of abandoned gear” for stuff).  The point is, you don’t need all the hyped-up Gucci gear to do work.  You just need something durable yet easily replaceable.  We put our kit through hell during training evolutions and this rig is a basically the stuff that survived that crucible over the years.  The belt itself and pad are Blackhawk.  The mag pouches are from my basic loadout package and are of no name brand.  They simply Velcro shut when not in use and have a plastic internal piece to keep the mags from sliding around.  The large drop (olive drab) pouch is from London Bridge trading and is basically a SAW ammo pouch I use as a large utility bag.  The drop-leg holster is from 5-11 and is modular detachable meaning I can swap my Glock 34 holster for my Beretta holster (when training Air Force dudes) pretty easily. The SSE roll-up drop pouch is from Tactical Assault Gear (https://www.tacticalassaultgearstore.com/) which is a veteran-owned founded company all made in the USA.  Great stuff! Canteen pouch is Blackhawk.  The knife is a SOG SEAL pup.  I realize that gear has advanced over the years and the team at Tactical Rifleman have most likely used a variety of these items across the spectrum.  Please feel free to leave constructive comments and questions below.  Stay violent, my friends! 

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The Best Dual Purpose Gun Bag Ever! | Airframe gun bag | Tactical Rifleman

Air Armor Tech is offering Tactical Rifleman viewers a 25% discount, if you use Promo Code: tacr25 at https://airarmortech.com

Ok, I got that out of the way, because most of you only read the first sentence of my writeup. I spend time writing as much good information down here, under the video, as I cover in the video… sometimes more. So, if you actually read these notes, please let me know in the “comments” section, or I just might quit doing it.

    My goal was for this video to NOT come across as a “marketing” video for Air Armor Tech. Part of the Tactical Rifleman core principles is to show “new” and “good” gear that viewers may not have ever seen before. So, when I saw these bags, I thought it was something different and worth sharing.

    Gun Bags, really?  There are ten thousand different gun bags out there. Most are good, some are great. Why is this one worth showing?  This bitch INFLATES.

Great for protecting the Gun (they ran it over with a Hummer)

Great padding for laying on rough shooting ranges or hot roofs

Great for protecting the Gun (they dropped it from a frickin helicopter)

Inflates/deflates really quickly

Did I mention it is really Great for Protecting my Rifle?

    Anyways, you know the deal. Check out the video. These gun bags are great but, like everything else that is high quality, they are a little pricey. So, we asked Air Armor Tech to cut our viewers a discount.

I’ll see you in the comments section. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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How a Special Forces Medic sets up his IFAK | Individual first aid kit | Tactical Rifleman

In this video we cover what I keep in the IFAK, on the back of my Gun Belt. IFAK stands for Individual First Aid Kit.  Well, honestly probably because the Army didn’t want to call it a FAK. Just like they didn’t want to call the HMMWV a “Hummer” because it sounds too much like “Bummer.”  I digress.

    As for everything inside my pouch; I would prefer that you purchase it all from North American Rescue, so there is no chance of you getting counterfeit stuff off of Amazon. I reached out to get part numbers from NAR, but they never got back to me. So, here’s at least a list with links, from Amazon, to at least get you pointed in the right direction…

Soft T wide  tourniquet (Keep on your kit where you can reach with both hands)
http://amzn.to/2FlnytH

Nasal Trumpet (you just need one, but sized to you)
http://amzn.to/2ocRMr4

Chest seal
http://amzn.to/2BGoKrJ

14 gauge catheter  (only if you know how to treat a Tension Pneumothorax)
http://amzn.to/2HybmX2

Combat gauze (nice to have)
http://amzn.to/2FloOwV

Kerlex (at least 2)
http://amzn.to/2sFjDoF

Ace wraps (at least 2 to hold kerlex in place)
http://amzn.to/2CxuxMY

Duck tape (3 feet rolled tight)
http://amzn.to/2CxQ20e

Yes, you can buy fancy “issue” IFAKs that have tons of extra items. I, personally, take them out to save room. I don’t need First Aid Graphic Cards to tell me what to do. I don’t carry rubber gloves, because if it is one of my buddies bleeding out, I’m not gonna take the time to put them on.

    I carry the bare minimum amount of stuff because, if you carry a ton of great gear, your medical kit would be too large and you would leave it in the vehicle or team room. My basic IFAK stays with me, and I carry extra med gear on the back of my body armor. We also carry a much larger Medic Bag in every vehicle.

Ensure that you can reach your IFAK with both hands.  Otherwise, try to guess which arm will get injured. Murphy is a bitch.

Of Course, the dedicated unit medics or PJs carry much more medical gear in their Trauma Bags. Depending on the mission or situation, some units ever deploy with whole medical teams. It’s all about having the gear to take the most advantage of that first Golden Hour.

   That said, you can’t rely on that unit medic or local EMS to come save the day. Life saving starts with First Aid. That’s you, that are standing right there when it happens. So, have the gear to get it done.

   If you haven’t already, I encourage EVERYONE to attend a modern medical course, such as a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (TCCC). T1G offers these great classes. You can sign up for these at T1G.com

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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Shooting Drill to Fix Bad Habits | Flinching | Tactical Rifleman

In this video I want to cover a couple simple training drills. First will help you determine if a student has a flinch. The second drill will help you break that flinch.

    Why do new shooters flinch? Well, they are scared of the gun. Not so much the recoil in their hands, but rather the overpressure concussion of that shock wave hitting them in the face. For some, maybe Daddy started them off at 10 years old shooting a double-barrel 12 gauge. For others, maybe they had poor hearing protection. Don’t laugh at them, because I can put you behind a Barrett .50cal (with the muzzle brake removed) and after a dozen rounds, your body wont be wanting you to pull the trigger either.  Whatever the cause of the flinch; first you have to identify it, then you have to eliminate it.

    Most shooters don’t flinch when they are just dry-firing, because their subconscious mind knows that they aren’t going to get slapped in the face by a loud shock wave. Also, you can’t really see a flinch while someone is shooting live ammo. That’s where Dummy Rounds come in. They work great for surprising that shooter. They think they are going to get popped. Then, when they hit the dummy round, that you hid in their magazine, they jerk the living hell out of the firearm.

   Once you have identified that the shooter has a flinch; try to take away as much of the cause as possible. Use double ear pro. Use good wrap around glasses or even goggles. Use a pistol with a smaller caliber or lighter loads. A 44 magnum is not the best pistol to start out your 12 year old daughter on.

   One of my favorite drills for fixing a Flinch, is called “Alternating Ball & Dummy.” Every other round is a dummy round and the shooter knows it. I even remind them. My thought process is that, even though they flinch on every live round, they are not flinching on the dummy rounds. Their subconscious mind is at least seeing what “correct” looks like 50% of the time (when they are shooting the dummy rounds). After a while, they relax, and the subconscious mind begins to flow with the line that they know is correct. It works. It might take a few magazines, but it does work.

   So, the next time you are out at the range with a new shooter that is missing terribly; instead of just bashing them, give them some constructive criticism. Help them identify if they have a flinch. They might not even know it. Then, if they do, try my “Alternating Ball & Dummy” Drill to help them break the habit.

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
 

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Assault Rifle Slings | Tactical Rifleman

In this video we cover Slings that the US military uses on their Battle Rifles.

Here, at Tactical Rifleman, we really do read the comments. Most of them are total jackassery; but every now and then one of you will ask a legitimate question or have a request for a video. We do our best to answer all of these. If you ask a good question and we don’t answer it; it’s probably because we have ALREADY ANSWERED the SAME QUESTION a dozen other times (often on the same video). That said, we do get questions that warrant a little more than a two sentence answer.

    I common question is “What kind of Sling is on your Rifle?” or “What do you think of blaa blaa blaa Sling?”  So, hence, here is your “Sling” video.

    First, up front, I’m not gonna tell you what kind of Sling mine is (but I think it is ATS), because I hate pimping one brand over another. There are lots of great companies out there that are all putting out great gear. I don’t want to get one brand or another mad at me.  All I ask is that you try to use quality gear by a reputable company. Stay away from all the counterfeit shit coming out of China.

   Next, I want everyone to understand that I don’t carry “this” or “that” just because it is “sexy” or politically correct. Rather, I carry what I think is the best piece of kit for the current situation. Slings are a perfect example of this.  I started carrying a Leather Sling on my first M-21 sniper rifle, because that’s all I had and that was what I was taught to shoot with.   I used a 2-point short black nylon sling on my M-16 because that’s what we were issued.  It sucked; so we cannibalized into the first 3-point slings, and they have since continued to morph into the slings you see used today.

    I won't pimp single point versus multipoint slings. They all have strong points and weak points. Educate yourself and choose what works best for you in your situation.

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
 

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How Snipers Shoot Moving Targets | Tactical Rifleman

In this video we cover how Snipers train to shoot moving targets. 
First, you have to determine your “Lead.” That’s based on “Time of Flight” and the “Speed” that your target in moving. 
Second, you have to master the techniques for cracking that sear so your bullet arrives at the same place as your moving target. We cover the two techniques of Tracking and Ambush.  Both techniques work well and each have advantages and disadvantages.
  The Ambush technique is the most common one used by Snipers in school, because it allows the shooter to set up a stable firing position. The targets are at a set speed and don't change direction unannounced. This makes for accurate shots and high scores on tests. It is easily the most accurate technique for shooting movers.
  However, in real life, breathing targets often wander around and change gait and direction, which may screw a shooter using the Ambush technique.
  Which brings us to our second technique for shooting movers, which is Tracking. This requires the shooter to move his weapon with the movement of the target and then break the trigger when the sight picture is at the correct lead. This is less accurate, because the shooter is moving rather than being in a static stable firing position.
    I prefer the Tracking technique for shooting on a count down. What am I talking about? Imagine your sniper team is supporting a hostage rescue assault. Snipers are hidden, assaulters are at breach points and there are several enemy sentries walking around. Now, the whole assault is going to go down off of a count-down on the radio. All snipers have to shoot at the exact same time, otherwise the first bullet crack would alert the rest. Now, because of this, you can't guarantee that the sentry will be at your Ambush point right on the count-down. So, you have to move the crosshairs with him, which is using the Tracking Technique.
 I hope you enjoy the video. I enjoy teaching and filming the sniper subjects. I know it’s not “sexy”; so we wont get a lot of “Views.” That’s fine. I hope some of you learned a little something; and that’s what it is all about. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
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Thanks for watching. Strength and Honor, TR.

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Best Target for Combat Training | Tactical Rifleman

MGM has agreed to give our Tactical Rifleman viewers a 10% discount; just enter promo-code “TACR10” at https://mgmtargets.com 

In this video I want to share with you my favorite Steel Target for teaching Combat Shooting; the MGM Spinner Target. MGM is a strong supporter of our armed forces and our constitution. We have a Link that will take you straight to their Homepage, where you can find my favorite target along with all their other great products.  Big THANKS out to Mike Gibson and his whole great family.

It I could only own one piece of Steel targetry, it would be this Spinner. As a matter of fact, I have deployed to combat zones with one of these Spinners. Just as my assaulters; this puppy will help keep your skills sharp.

If you just need a stationary target, you can drive a wooden stake into the ground in front of the bottom plate, and that’ll keep it from rotating.

It looks like a “carnival ride” that you would find at a 3-Gun Match. “So, why does Karl like it so much for teaching Combat Shooting?”  Well, go watch the video, and I’ll explain it to you.

Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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How Special Ops Load and Make Ready | Unload | Tactical Rifleman

This Video covers the proper way to load & unload your primary and secondary weapons.
   If you surf the internet, you’ll find literally millions (with an M) of shooting videos. Several are pretty good, very informative, and professionally done. However, these videos don’t get many views or hits. Now, flip to the other extreme, and there are tons of videos showing very entertaining jackassery with firearms that, while filmed professionally, are down right unsafe. These get millions of views within seconds of them being posted.
   When we at Tactical Rifleman were first contemplating making instructional youtube videos, we didn’t give a shit about being entertaining to the masses. What we wanted to do was build a place where operators, professionals, and gun-loving  citizens could go to find good information on guns, gear, and training.
    This video is the textbook example of what we wanted to do. While it is a simple and boring video; it sets a standard that is repeatable while also explaining why we do it the way we do. Every operator or student that attends one of our pistol/carbine courses has to learn the proper standard for loading and unloading their weapons. Now, while it does vary slightly by unit; most will agree with the need for this standard. There is a method to the madness.
   Why do we load the Pistol first? Well, because it can then be placed securely in a holster that protects the trigger mechanism of the weapon. If we had loaded the rifle first, it would have been left hanging loaded, bouncing around on the front of our kit, while we we loading our pistol. We teach to always have positive control of a loaded firearm. Make sense?
     Why to we check the sights? To make sure they work. This may be the last time you look at them before getting on the helicopter. Better to find out now, before getting on the bird, while you still have time to get fresh batteries or replace a broken fiber-optic sight before a match. Make sense?
     Why load from your “Speed Reload” pouch? It’s just one more repetition… one more rehearsal of a speed reload; kept fresh in your subconscious mind. That’s the one reload that HAS to be SMOOTH & FAST; why wouldn’t you want to practice it every time you load? Make sense?
   So, they learn these skills and techniques when they attend our courses, along with a thousand other little tidbits of information. Now, what happens two years later, when the Gunny tells the Lance Corporal to “go teach the new privates how to properly load & unload their weapons”? That Lance Corporal can now go to the web, watch this video to refresh the standards in his memory, and he can go out and teach a great class. Also, if the Lance Corporal screws it up, the Gunny can then send all the privates to go watch this video (while he sweet talks the Lance Corporal).
    Our intent is to give you a place to go to find good information on guns, gear, and training. The other sites are fun to surf when you need a good laugh. However, when you need good tips and techniques, you can always turn to Tactical Rifleman. So, subscribe to this site. Share it with your friends. Add comments and questions. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
 

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How to Replace a AR Trigger | Timney Triggers | Tactical Rifleman

Some people ask why you might want to change the trigger in your AR.  I explain that with trigger control being one of the important fundamentals of shooting and that a standard AR has an two stage trigger with 5-8 lb pull, you might want to change that stock trigger to help you improve your trigger control.  

In this video I show you how to replace the stock trigger with a Timney 667s.  This is a single stage trigger that is set to break at 3 lbs.  I like Timney because this is a one piece unit that is simple to install along with having a crisp clean break every time at 3lbs.  Timney has been building great rifle triggers for over 60 years. 

When exploring the different triggers, it’s important to find a product that is right for you and your needs.   Here are the main differences between the two-stage and the single-stage replacement triggers.

What are Single-Stage Triggers?

Single-stage triggers are the traditional product for the avid user. They’re designed to operate in one smooth range of motion allowing you to pull the trigger through to release the pin. It’s simple and there are no gimmicks involved in the use of single-stage triggers. Many find single-stage triggers easier to adjust and with a clean break in the trigger action.

What are Two-Stage Triggers?

Two-stage triggers have an operating process that involves two distinct phases of firing. The advantage of this style of design is that it allows the user to know exactly when the firing will take place. They know that once they set the trigger after the first phase, the gun will fire. Instead of breaking and firing as part of one process, you hit a break wall within the firing of the weapon. Immediately following this break wall, the weapon discharges. Knowing when the trigger is going to break gives you the advantage in terms of accuracy over your target. You’ll be able to time your shots more effectively, and mitigate issues with balance and unsteady grips that can limit some weapons.

How to Choose Between the Two

In choosing between single-stage replacement triggers and two-stage triggers, it’s important to determine what you want from the weapon. The single-stage triggers work well for those who require a fast action pull with reliable performance, while the two-stage triggers are effective for target practice in high stress scenarios.

Thanks for watching the video and if you have any direct questions for Pete you can contact him at pete@alansarsenal.com
 

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Special Forces Medic Reviews Tourniquets | Tactical Rifleman

This week, on Tactical Rifleman, we are going to cover Tourniquets. We get a lot of questions about the Med Kits we carry.

If you are looking for the tourniquets used in this video

CAT Combat Application Tourniquet - GEN 7
http://amzn.to/2CEhRrR

SOFTT-W Tourniquet
http://amzn.to/2CWRU4g

TK4 Tourniquet
http://amzn.to/2CJsYzG

 When you talk Medical Gear, first and foremost, we want to push Tourniquets.  The best way to prevent Hypovolemic Shock, is to keep those Red Blood Cells inside the body.

     I want that last sentence to sink in… The best way to prevent Hypovolemic Shock, is to keep those Red Blood Cells inside the body. Imagine, middle of the gun fight, you see your buddy lying there bleeding bad. You are 50 feet from good cover. How long would it take you to drag him 50 feet over rough terrain? How long would it take you to scoop him up and “Fireman’s Carry” him 50 feet? Now, as fast as you think you are, it’ll probably take twice that long real world. Next question: How long would it take for him to bleed out 2 liters of blood from a major injury? I say 2 liters, because that’s all it takes to push someone into Uncompensated Shock.  So, what do we do about it? We put Tourniquets on ASAP, before we drag him to safety.

   As a Special Forces Medic (18D), I was taught to clamp bleeders and all kinds of other great ways to stop bleeders. We were taught that Tourniquets were a last resort. We were taught WRONG. This little 15 year war (thanks politicians) has cost us thousands of lives, and has been a great case study on the treatment of trauma on the modern battlefield. We now teach TOURNIQUETS IMMEDIATELY.

     Once you put it on, leave it on. Don’t worry about damaging the limb or crushing injuries. The doctors have protocols for dealing with tourniquets and their removal. Let the Docs in the hospitals remove the tourniquets.

     I know you internet ninjas want a shooting video every week. Here at Tactical Rifleman, we cover everything involved with “Shoot / Move / Communicate.” Medical is a big part of that, and Tourniquets is a big part of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). I encourage everyone to attend a good TCCC course, like the ones taught at Tier-1 Group (t1g.com).


     Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR

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M240 Medium Machine Gun | How to Load Unload and shoot | Tactical Rifleman

This week, on Tactical Rifleman, we are going to do a brief introduction into the M-240 Medium Machinegun. Pretty well everyone in the modern US military is familiar with this weapon. It’s used in helicopters, as COAX on tanks, and is the bread-n-butter of all our weapon squads. We aren’t going to bore you with all the statistics. If you want to know the text book maximum effective range, then go to an E-5 Promotion Board. Rather, we are just going to cover Load/Unload/Malfunctions, and then wrap it up with dumping 400rds into a couple illegally parked cars. Hope you enjoy. Strength & Honor, TR.

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How a Navy SEAL Clears a Room | Close Quarters Combat CQC | Tactical Rifleman

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a TACTICS Video. Jason is ONLY showing tips on Foot-work; for Operators that already have mastered the basics of CQB. ****
     This week on Tactical Rifleman we get into a little Close Quarters Combat (CQC) tips and techniques.  CQC is practiced over the course of all Special Forces careers and endless hours are spent honing these skills as it is sometimes considered the “bread and butter” of the trade.  Operators work tirelessly to perfect this craft and breakdown each phase of an assault as to increase their performance from one kinetic operation to the next.  In this video, former Navy SEAL and owner of Arion Risk LLC shows us a simple hack to optimize efficiency of movement into a space.  Although it may seem like common sense, even the entry through a doorway is thought about and practiced.  The way in which an operator initially enters a space is just as important as their action within.  An operator has to be on balance through all phases of an entry in order to take a well-placed shot regardless of target position.  A simple calculation of foot placement and entry procedures can be the difference between a well-aimed and balanced shot and a miss.  The technique shown in this video is a testament to the detail with which Green Berets and SEALs practice their trade.  So, listen up! This video will forever change the way that you enter a room and may you never be off balance again.

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How a Navy SEAL Clears a Room | Close Quarters Combat CQC | Tactical Rifleman

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a TACTICS Video. Jason is ONLY showing tips on Foot-work; for Operators that already have mastered the basics of CQB. ****
     This week on Tactical Rifleman we get into a little Close Quarters Combat (CQC) tips and techniques.  CQC is practiced over the course of all Special Forces careers and endless hours are spent honing these skills as it is sometimes considered the “bread and butter” of the trade.  Operators work tirelessly to perfect this craft and breakdown each phase of an assault as to increase their performance from one kinetic operation to the next.  In this video, former Navy SEAL and owner of Arion Risk LLC shows us a simple hack to optimize efficiency of movement into a space.  Although it may seem like common sense, even the entry through a doorway is thought about and practiced.  The way in which an operator initially enters a space is just as important as their action within.  An operator has to be on balance through all phases of an entry in order to take a well-placed shot regardless of target position.  A simple calculation of foot placement and entry procedures can be the difference between a well-aimed and balanced shot and a miss.  The technique shown in this video is a testament to the detail with which Green Berets and SEALs practice their trade.  So, listen up! This video will forever change the way that you enter a room and may you never be off balance again.

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Top 5 Combat Drills | Special Forces Training | Tactical Rifleman

This week, on Tactical Rifleman, we are going to cover Karl’s favorite 5 Rifle Drills for New Shooters. Yes, there are hundreds of great drills out there. Yes, you need to practice all your critical skills, such as transitions, malfunctions, and speed reloads. However, first and foremost, new shooters need to develop muscle memory. That takes thousands (7-9k) of repetitions of the same CORRECT movements and actions.

    You’ll see that each of these drills builds on the drill(s) before it; so that you are continuing to push those said movements and actions into your subconscious mind. It’s like driving… the first few months, you had to think about brakes and turn signals. Now, you just drive subconsciously. That frees up the conscious mind to focus on signs, signals, and other drivers. Likewise, you need to push all these basic shooting skills into your subconscious mind. That frees up the conscious mind to focus on “Is it a Threat” and “Is it a Threat that warrants Deadly Force?”

   Master these drills, through lots of repetition of each. If your unit doesn’t have that much ammo, then start with dry firing, and wrap up with live fire. Once, you have mastered them, then add all your critical skills to these drills:

Add Transition to Pistol Drills, every time your rifle runs dry or malfunctions
Add Tactical & Speed Reloads
Add Turning & Moving Drills, to these drills
Use Dummy Rounds, to induce Malfunctions during these drills.
Once you have mastered these five drills; we’ll give you plenty of other great shooting drills to work on. When you are ready to test; use the timed Critical Task Evaluations (CTEs) to see if you make the standard. If you don’t know them, we are going to cover them in an upcoming video, on Tactical Rifleman.

    Again, we know there are tons of other great rifle drills out there. I know all the Internet Ninjas are gonna start screaming how “Their Drill is Better” or how we “Obviously don’t know how to Shoot.” Yep, you guys are awesome. However, these are still Karl’s Top-5 Combat Drills for New Shooters. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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How To Build a Sniper Firing Position | Special Forces Sniper explains | Tactical Rifleman

Tactical Rifleman has gotten a number of requests, on how to setup a Sniper Firing Position. Yes, we read your comments. Got a good idea for a video? Ask and you shall receive.  So, this week we are going to talk about building a solid (and accurate) sniper firing position.
    If you take nothing else away from this video; please remember that Consistency is the Key to Accuracy. You have to have ammo that flies the same speed every time. You have to have a bullet that has a consistent weight and shape every time. Likewise, you have to build a launch platform, that launches that bullet the same every time.
     The Sniper has to be as comfortable as possible and have a good “natural point of aim.” Relax on the gun, with your eyes closed. When you open your eyes, you should not see any shadow around the scope. If you do, your head is not centered behind the scope, and you need to adjust your stock and eye relief. If you open your eyes and your cross hairs are not centered on the target, then your natural point of aim is off, and you need to move the gun. Small corrections can be done by just moving the gun. However, major corrections, you may need to move/adjust your whole position.
    We are also going to talk about laying in the Spotter. Remember, a Sniper position is a two man team. The Sniper has to be comfortable. Lay the Spotter in so that his Spotter Scope is as close to “gun line” as possible, without bumping the sniper. Also, make sure that the legs of your spotting scope aren’t near the elbow of the sniper. Otherwise, when the gun goes off, his elbow may bump your spotting scope and you won't see shit. The key to a good Spotter Location is that he has to be able to read “Trace.”
    So, lay your Shooter in. Make him get a good position. Then lay in your Spotter around him. Focus on doing it the same way every time. Remember, Consistency is the Key to Accuracy.  Thanks for Watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

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.45cal Vs 9mm Ballistic Test | Ammo Comparison | Tactical Rifleman

In this video we are comparing Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm against Corbon Pow’RBall .45acp.  I’m shooting them into VYSE professional grade ballistic gelatin blocks from Custom Collagen from 10 meters away.  We opted to use these two types of ammo in an effort for a blind comparison between different size calibers and without using a pistol vs. rifle caliber.  Members of Tactical Rifleman paid for the ammo and firearms in this video and were not paid by any manufactures of any of the products used.  
Both of these bullets are hollow point in order to show a closer comparison of bullets in different calibers.  The 9mm TAC-XPD is 115 grain and has 1125fps velocity while the .45 acp Pow’RBall 50 grains heavier at 165 grains and has 1225 fps velocity.  The 9mm is shot with a Sig Sauer P320 RX and the .45acp is shot with Caspian 1911.
I will say that I was surprised with the results  between the two and I thought there would be a closer outcome with shooting them into the gelatin.  Between the two, one is 50 grains heavier, flies 100fps faster and is about .10 in caliber size larger of a bullet.  Once the 9mm enters, it opens up to about .75” penetrates through the first block into the second.  This was very consistent with all three rounds fired.  The .45acp due to the polymer ball helps open up the hollow point to over 1” in size and stops just before going through the first block. The polymer is also designed to improve aerodynamics to the bullet while in flight .vs a standard hollow point round and enhances feeding in semi auto pistols.
Tactical Rifleman, nor I, is telling or suggesting what ammo to use for self defense just merely showing a comparison of two different types.  Please do your own research and understand that shot placement will always out perform type, size and number of rounds used.
Thanks for watching the video and if you have any direct questions for Pete you can contact him at pete@alansarsenal.com

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How Special Forces setup their Hummer | Mount Weapons | Tactical Rifleman

Tactical Rifleman tries to bring our viewers a wide variety of information about subjects dear to our hearts… which is mostly things that go bang or boom. We have recently done a couple of weeks of new weapons, like the Army’s new pistol. So, this week, we wanted to change it up a bit. So, we are going to jump backwards in time and talk about our old reliable DMV (Desert Mobility Vehicle) and all the modifications that have been made along the way. First, we needed a HUMMER with most of the current modifications on it...
     We went down to Military Systems Group, in Nashville, to check out some of their new toys and some of their old toys. MSG has been providing vehicle modifications and accessories to our military forces for as long as I can remember. I ran vehicles with their gear in Afghanistan. I ran vehicles with their gear in Iraq, and some of their latest gear can be found in just about every little hot spot on the planet.
    In this week’s video Jay Johnson takes us through MSG’s Hummer, and talks in detail about all the mods currently available.   Jay and I go way back; he was on my first A-Team close to a hundred years ago. When I moved on to the CIF Company; Jay moved on to specialize in Desert Mobility. If you want to talk tactical vehicle operations in the desert, you talk to Jay Johnson.
    Jay and I get nostalgic a  couple times during the filming of this video, and we wanted to go down the rabbit hole telling war stories; but we held back. Good thing, because this video is almost 48 hours long!!! Well, not that long, but it is still the longest Tactical Rifleman video to date.
    We cover everything from bumpers to Swing-Arms to Barrett .50cal mounts. So, if you like military gear, or you want ideas for that Jeep Rockcrawler, please enjoy the video.   Thanks for Watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
 

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How a Navy SEAL sets up his Body Armor | Navy SEAL Techniques | Tactical Rifleman

Here at Tactical Rifleman we want to give experts and amateurs alike different points of views regarding shooting, moving, weapons, and tactics from different members of our elite military units.  This week we have Jason Phalin, former Navy SEAL and founder of Arion Risk LLC, here to show you a personal version of the various body armor setups Navy SEALs utilize to perform one of a variety of mission sets.  In this video, Jason walks us through his body armor setup utilized in fast assault, direct action missions and low-visibility operations where a bulky setup would hinder performance and reaction times.  Navy SEALs conduct highly specialized missions all over the world and have various body armor setups to facilitate the mission.  Setup is normally based on the requirements of 80% of the mission and is very operator specific.  Land Warfare enduring operations require more space and surface area to enable operators to carry more equipment.  Maritime operations setups, for instance, have to accommodate flotation in case of unwanted water entries as well as required safety items if inserting by helicopter over water.
 
I know everyone has their own opinions on placement and access of certain tactical items, but I am here to tell you, every operator is given the flexibility to organize their own kit.  Certain items are an “equipment common to all” which every man must carry as standard load out, but all operators will place the gear necessary to complete their job in the platoon in whatever order they wish.  By the time the platoon is ready to deploy, all members of the platoon pretty much know each others kit back and forth.
 
Every SEAL will have different setups but generally, the setup shown in the video is pretty close to what you would see in a typical SEAL mission.  At the end of the day as long as you get the target secure while carrying your part of the loadout and look cool while doing it, that’s MISSION SUCCESS. 
 
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