Gunsite Academy instructor and gunsmith Cory Trapp demonstrates the proper way to field-strip, clean and lubricate an AR-15 carbine. Trapp also offers several important technical tips and hints for maintaining your modern sporting rifle, including lube points. … [Read more...]
Slings: Why are a Necessary and How to Use Them Properly
Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley shows why a sling is a key component of a well-outfitted modern sporting rifle and not simply an optional piece of equipment. … [Read more...]
Four Rules for Safety: Handgun Tip
Doug Painter talks safety with Charlie McNeese at the world famous Gunsite Academy in Arizona. … [Read more...]
AR-15 Kneeling Positions
Gunsite Instructor Jay Tuttle demonstrates braced kneeling, speed kneeling and double knee kneeling and explains reasons for their use and the pros and cons of each position. … [Read more...]
Gunsite’s Combat Triad: Mindset
Learn from Charlie McNeese, range master at Gunsite, how having the right mindset plays a critically important role in being prepared for and avoiding dangerous confrontations. … [Read more...]
AR-15 Loading and Unloading the Gunsite Way
Gunsite Instructor Jay Tuttle and NSSF's Mark Thomas demonstrate the proper way to make the AR-15 platform modern sporting rifle ready for action and how to make it an unloaded, condition 4, carbine. … [Read more...]
Short Range Zero For Long Range Accuracy
Bob Whaley instructor at Gunsite shares their method for zeroing the AR-15 Platform and why they prefer a 50/200-yard zero. … [Read more...]
Clearing a Double Feed in an AR-15
Double feeds happen. Learn from NSSF's Mark Thomas and Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley how to clear your gun and get it ready for action when it happens to you. … [Read more...]
Sight Picture, Sight Alignment: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese explains key shooting fundamentals--Sight alignment and sight picture. … [Read more...]
Fighting Stance: Handgun Tip
Veteran Gunsite instructor Charlie McNeese takes a close look at the advantages of the Weaver stance and how to establish a proper pistol grip. … [Read more...]
Tap-Roll-Rack: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the immediate action drill if your pistol fails to fire. Tap, Roll, and Rack to get you back into action in no time. … [Read more...]
Personal Defense Tip: Shooting From Cover
In this NSSF Shooting Sportscast Gunsite Academy Instructor Bob Whaley discusses how to best use cover. … [Read more...]
AR-15 Immediate Action Drill
Failure to feed? No problem. Gunsite Academy instructor Bob Whaley demonstrates how to get your gun back in action quickly with the push, pull, roll and rack immediate action drill. … [Read more...]
Understanding Flash Sight Picture: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Academy Instructor Bob Whaley discusses flash site picture and the importance of using your sights at all times when shooting. … [Read more...]
Clearing a Double Feed: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese demonstrates the quick and efficient way to clear the dreaded double feed. With regular practice you'll clear a double feed and have your gun back in action in a matter of seconds. … [Read more...]
Dryfire Practice and Mindset
Gunsite instructor Bob Whalley covers the importance of dry fire practice to becoming a proficient shooter and reviews some important safety considerations particular to dry fire practice. … [Read more...]
Total Immersion Firearms Training
NSSF' Dave Miles talks with Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese about the effectiveness of extensive total immersion firearms training courses like those taught at Gunsite and other facilities around the country. … [Read more...]
Ammo Shortage? Dry Practice: Shoot Better Without Firing a Shot
Learn from Charlie McNeese, rangemaster at Gunsite, why consistent dry fire practice plays a critically important role in improving and maintaining firearm proficiency. … [Read more...]
Handgun Trigger Control & Follow Through
Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese talks about the importance of trigger control and follow through when shooting a handgun. … [Read more...]
Colonel Jeff Cooper’s Rules of Firearm Safety
Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley shares with NSSF's Mark Thomas Gunsite's 4 rules of firearm safety that when followed will help ensure the highest level of safety. But, knowing them isn't enough, Bob suggests that we must practice safe gun handling skills until they become part of our personalities. … [Read more...]
Draw or “The Presentation”: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the Gunsite way to draw from the holster. It's called "The Presentation," and it's a five step process that will get you out of the holster and on target safely, quickly and accurately. … [Read more...]
Personal Protection in Close Quarters
NSSF's Mark Thomas and Gunsite Rangemaster Charlie McNeese review the retention position of the draw stroke. … [Read more...]
Proper Pistol Grip: Handgun Tip
Veteran Gunsite instructor Charlie McNeese takes a close look at establishing a proper grip on your defensive pistol. … [Read more...]
Accessorize Your AR-15
Gunsite Academy instructor and gunsmith Cory Trapp discusses important considerations you should have when outfitting your AR-15 carbine. … [Read more...]
Firearm Safety in Defensive Situation
Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley explains his method for determining whether or not a target is hostile or friendly and provides a simple drill for you to practice at the range. … [Read more...]
Speed Reloading: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the speed reload. The preferred method to quickly get your pistol back in action. … [Read more...]
Tactical Reloading: Handgun Tip
Gunsite Range Master Charlie McNeese demonstrates the tactical reload, and talks about when a tactical reload is the practical and appropriate choice. … [Read more...]
Concealed Carry Considerations
Gunsite Academy Instructor Charlie McNeese discusses a number of ways to carry a concealed firearm with NSSF's Dave Miles and offers few things to consider when determining the solution that works best for you. … [Read more...]
Train Your Personality
Gunsite Academy Instructor Bob Whaley discusses training and the importance of repetition and consistency. As Jeff Cooper founder of the Gunsite Academy said, "You must train until it becomes part of your personality." … [Read more...]