Firearms

Out at Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof Fl. This was their first USA DPL match and this was one of the stages and what a stage it was. Universal Shooting Academy is top notch without a doubt. Firearms are an integral part of my Practical Hapkido

Working on from draw, fire from the high 2 position, the 3 or compressed ready and full extension. I should have been doing this on the DPL’s, guess I slipped into the game mode a little and extended everything. Video don’t lie and its a great way to self evaluate. Looking at this training session […]

Dynamic footwork and weapon access. Notice how I’m explosively trying to get off line and when I had a garment hang up, I moved a bit more while rectifying it.

Little drill I use to work on getting off line while drawing from concealed and engaging target along with a tactical mag change and another target and a final administrative mag change. Putting one round on each target is so I conserve ammo. I use a paper plate with a postit in the center as […]

On this stage start with 3 rounds in the mag, and mag on the table, gun on the table with slide open, and as many loose rounds that you want on the table. Engage 3 targets from seated position. Here’s the hook, in order to avoid penalties targets have to have either one in the […]

Engage 2 targets through opening then engage 3 targets through bottom opening

Another stage at Universal Shooting Academy’s Defensive Pistol League. These swingers kill me, even though this was the first time I did not get a penalty shooting them.

This is alot more difficult than it looks. You have the seat belt to deal with not to mention the steering wheel and any other obstacles that might be between the seats and let’s not mention that there is a guy trying to punch you in the face. Yes we know, lock your doors… if […]

Working on moving while maintaining sight picture and sight alignment along with mag changes. In this drill we limit our round count to 4 per magazine so we experience slide lock.

This is a great drill you should be able to do in most indoor ranges it will help you practicing failure to fire with tap rack solution, mag changes and reacquiring Target, sight picture, sight alignment Etc.

One of the more difficult stages… or at least the fastest.

Must keep moving on this stage of the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof Fl during the USA Defensive Pistol League shoot.

This was at the Shivworks ECQC by Craig Douglas, Florida 2010. This is was right at 12 months from my open heart surgery and was my challenge to myself. I was already gassed from a previous evo when I did this one. I worked pretty hard to get myself up to the physical challenge of […]

First time cleaning the Sig P320 after over 3,000 rounds 31 hours of live-fire training and nearly 20 hours of dry fire training. Really a great Testament to the Sig P320

The number three position is used for weapon retention in close-quarters situations. 3 to 6 feet or so. If you are a concealed carrier you really should shoot from this position to get an idea as to what it’s like. I would think most ranges would allow you to shoot from this position even though […]

Another great defensive pistol League scenario. This one is a bump in the night. Think of it like you’re reaching for your nightstand and dealing with one or possibly multiple targets while in an unusual shooting position. If you never do it you never have experience to pull from in the future.

This is for when they’re right on top of you. This is your first close quarters firing position referred to as the high 2 position. Notice the location of the other hand against the body

Great stage at the defensive pistol League in Frostproof Florida simulating dragging your buddy backwards while engaging targets. This was 125 lb sled

We look at everything as a possible weapon but our Primary Weapons are firearm and knife. Like anything, good training and focused practice is required to obtain and maintain a proficient skill set.

A small sampling of the training that is done in Practical Hapkido at U.S. Taekwondo Hapkido Martial Arts Center with firearms. Lets keep it practical.

This was one of the stages at Universal Shooting Academy’s Defensive Pistol League, Sat 8-27-16. They are always creating stages that challenge the concealed carrier and helps them identify weak areas.

One of the stages at Universal Shooting Academy’s Defensive Pistol League. 7-23-16. The stage made you shoot rather quickly. Don’t shoot the good guy in white.

What the heck is Scenario Based Environmental Training? Well here is a small taste of what one might expect when attending. One thing for sure. Everyone comes away learning a thing or two. From the beginner to the experienced.

A lot of things happen at a Freaky Tiki event. Training, techniques and concepts, but above all, it’s experience. It is experiencing an event that will likely stress you and cause you to think and have to act while under pressure. It’s not uncommon to see physical shakes from participants.

The Freaky Tiki is a scenario based event meant to challenge the practitioner and give them an opportunity to bring their martial arts out of the dojo and into a unique and scenario based event. Set at the Seffner Tiki Hut students will have the opportunity to work through multiple scenarios over a three hour […]