VIking Tactics 396 Rifle Drill

[wedvarn]

Your finger is your saftey. Im not about to put the saftey on moving from cover in a firefight.

[TheAce22716]

@wedvarn good luck with that. Hopefully your negligent discharge doesn't hit your buddy.

[wedvarn]

@TheAce22716 You may be the kinda guy that runs with his finger in the trigger gaurd, but im not.

[wedvarn]

@wedvarn Yeah, nobody else besides you could possibly have experience. And fuck the army, aint ready for marines yet.

[Kaonashi2011]

SGM, when you are pulling the trigger that fast, are you using the tip of your shooting finger or the crease of your first knuckle?

[VikingTactics]

@Kaonashi2011 I use the area just past my first joint towards the end of my finger when shooting quickly. When shooting for super accuracy I add more finger.

Kyle

[Kaonashi2011]

@VikingTactics Thanks! I'll try it out. 

[VikingTactics]

@dannywhilden136 I use the MSA head phones, I have had to send them back a couple times but when they work I really like them.

Kyle

[royeraca]

Sir . Are you using a Gas Piston System on you AR ? Or the " Standard " ?

[ltex11209]

Mr. Lamb, Is that bag/pouch in the rear of your belt for storing magazines? Is that a VTAC product? Where can I find one?

[VikingTactics]

@ltex11209 That is a 5.11 Dump Pouch, I think it is a size large.

[theblackkknight1]

Kyle, how is the prismatic? Are you T&Eing it or did you like it enough to buy it? I never seen one actually on a gun that wasnt a trade show blue gun.

[VikingTactics]

@theblackkknight1 I am T&Eing the sight, I like it. Waiting for them to put a little different reticle in it.

Kyle

[marbito11]

his transtion from right to left is kind of slow. ive seen magpul guys do it. its insane

[theblackkknight1]

@marbito11

you should show us how fast it should be.

[marbito11]

@theblackkknight1 look at the magpul guys then get back to me

[theblackkknight1]

@marbito11

using someone elses skill to talk shit. You must be an airsofter

[marbito11]

@theblackkknight1 i was just saying ive seen done better before. and i shoot real guns

[joeratti]

shit keep shooting!! hes still standing after 5 point blank pistol shots to the head!!!

[trojanmike2008]

This drill and the Highsmith Combat Drill are two of my favorites.

[scnarb]

Though it gives a bit more stable position, wouldn't you be a smaller target if you if you put the other knee up and the outside knee down while kneeling at the barriers?

On another note your book Green eyes Black Rifles is excellent. As a Guardsmen it helps to have something like that to use as a reference when I train on my own.

[VikingTactics]

@scnarb I agree if you were back from the barricade it makes more sense to maximize cover/concealment, but when you are close enough to use the barricade as support, having the outside knee up providesva more stable shooting platform - & I'd rather worry about hitting the bad guy at that point vs. worrying about an inch or 2 of extra exposure. This will also give more room for the man behind you if doing a two man corner clear.

Kyle

[scnarb]

@VikingTactics

Makes sense, thanks for the swift and thorough response.

[runhorun]

@VikingTactics how much for tactical carbine and pistol classes?

[VikingTactics]

@runhorun Most of our classes cost 200 per day, so 600 for a three day Carbine 1.5 course.

Kyle

[Drhodes1]

Kyle, my wonderful girlfriend got me your Green eye black rifles book for Christmas this year.  Full marks, and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[Hogkillerm14]

What caliber is your M&P?

[antidead]

What i love about Vtac, is that they share the drills for free.

[alphatwosix]

Hey Kyle, what finish is that on your M&P? It looks good.

[VikingTactics]

@alphatwosix The coating is a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition).

Kyle

[CENTCOMSurvivor]

That looks like a great drill. Looks like I'm going to have to make one more VTAC Barricade!

Roughly what distance do you have each barricade set at?

Thanks,

Eric S.

[VikingTactics]

@CENTCOMSurvivor Targets should be just far enough apart that you can see them from the side of the barricade, normally about 4 yards apart.

Barricades are at 15-10-7 Start at 20.

[luke2236amen]

Can I ask what Suppressor you are using? Also what red dot are you running there?

Cole

[VikingTactics]

@luke2236amen I am using a Surefire Mini Suppressor and a Leupold Prismatic Scope. It is 1X.

Kyle

[AntonyDimera]

I read about you in Tactical Operator - I'm writing a movie script in which the main character trains in firearms, and these videos are a huge help in terms of what to do / what not to do. Thank you!

[VikingTactics]

@AntonyDimera Let us know if we can help in any other way.

Kyle

[DKtrecour]

why is the hood on youre holster opened?

[VikingTactics]

@DKtrecour You got me..... I always run with the hood up on the holster. Long day of filming in 100 plus degree weather, I guess I checked my pistol and then didn’t close the hood. I hope you will forgive me.....

Kyle

[DKtrecour]

@VikingTactics year I forgive you hehe.

[HST40]

@VikingTactics Lol

[HST40]

@VikingTactics Haha

[TheMiraclejoe]

Curiosity: I trained to use my outside knee to be down and my inside leg spread out as an outrigger to balance the weight. I can see how with this barricade it would make sense, but would you recommend the same thing for shooting around a regular corner/wall?

[VikingTactics]

@TheMiraclejoe Absolutely. It works well in most situations. It really shines when you are conducting a two man corner clear. It gives your mate a place to stand and move, less chance of getting tangled up.

It is especially important if you plan to be there for awhile ot may need to take longer shots, the improvement in stability is huge.

Kyle

[aceventura3081]

Great drill. Looks like it covers alot. Shooting a rifle from standing and knelling postions, using cover, firing from baracade left/right shooting on the move.

[032125]

0:38 is that an optical illusion or does the suppressor look like it's sagging?

Cool drill btw. I'll be running this for sure.

[schreier72]

What is the distance between barricades and distance between targets?

[VikingTactics]

@schreier72 Targets should be just far enough apart that you can see them from the side of the barricade, normally about 4 yards apart.

Barricades are at 15-10-7 Start at 20.

Kyle

[rotorleopard]

Kyle do you advocate bent arms with the pistol? Jason Falla does that and Magpul guys suggest fully extended arms with the handgun.

[VikingTactics]

@rotorleopard I bend my arms a little, just enough that they can be used as shock absorbers and not have recoil come back into your shoulders.

KL

[Decado1628]

That looks like a great drill. What is the starting distance from the targets?

[VikingTactics]

@Decado1628 Normally I start at around 20-25 yards, depending on the set up and students ability.

Kyle

[Decado1628]

@VikingTactics Thanks for the reply. I will give this drill a try the next time I am at the range. I am signed up for your carbine 1.5 class in New Hampshire next year. I am really looking forward to the training.

[BrokenTengu99]

Sir,

The pistol your using..is that a S&W M&P .45 ?

Thanks.

[VikingTactics]

@BrokenTengu99 I am using a S&W M&P in 40 S&W caliber.

Kyle

[tcasrt]

Awesome drill!

[photolarry69]

*****

[haloora]

MAGPUL IS BETTER  !!!!

[AzusaStudios]

Nice drill! I need to build some of those barricades so I can try that

[DasBulk]

Three? Good vid.

[AnouaaR]

OMFG! I'm number 2!