Rob Pincus takes a common-sense look at the myths that have been perpetuated in the training industry over the years about how to develop and practice close quarters shooting skills. This is one area in which training against paper targets is totally unlike what an actual defensive encounter against another human at contact distance looks like. Rob presents some more plausible options for frequently taught but flawed close quarters shooting techniques.
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2:53Low Ready Position with a Long Gun
Rob Pincus explains the advantages of a muzzle low ready position, especially in an extreme close quarters situation. The low ready position allows for more efficiency and consistency when moving into a shooting position and for dramatically more control if your rifle is ever grabbed by an attacker.
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3:17Problem Solving on the Range: Refining Shooting Position
Rob Pincus and Deryck Poole work with a student on the range to refine his shooting position. Whenever you are training for defensive shooting, you should try to maintain a natural and neutral stance with your feet about equidistant from the target and your weight forward. Related videos: Problem Solving on the Range: Realistic Engagement…
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1:47Living In a 360 Degree World: Defensive Firearms Training
Brain Sabol discusses the importance of defensive firearms training for a 360 degree world, even on a typical square range. Brian offers some ideas for how you can train more realistically even when your live-fire options don’t include 360 degrees.
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2:42Speed Demons on the Target Range
Rob Pincus discusses the pitfalls of trying to become a “Speed Demon” on the target range. Practicing to swing through a known set of multiple targets as quickly as possible is a very common shooting endeavor, especially for competitors.
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