Mulligan: verb, a Mulligan, in a game, happens when a player
gets a second chance to perform a certain move or action; usually due to lack
of skill or bitter luck. A "Do-Over" in Canadian street hockey.
SGM (Ret.) Kyle E. Lamb, author of Green Eyes, Black Rifle; Warrior’s Guide to the Combat Carbine and Stay In The Fight!! Warrior’s Guide to the Combat Pistol has teamed up with 5.11
and Final Cut Media to present 5.11 Pistol Training 1.5 with Kyle E. Lamb. A 21 year veteran of US Army
service, 17 years with elements of USSOCOM, Kyle has earned multiple
decorations for valor due to his actions in Mogadishu, Somalia and Operation
Iraqi Freedom. He brings his years of combat experience and instruction
expertise to this video.
“Always be aggressive when out on
the range. However; slow down when taking the shot” SGM (Ret.) Kyle E. Lamb
Kyle has a well-developed pistol
doctrine that has been honed by years of operational training and experience.
He is an automaton when executing drills demonstrating a consistent form and technique.
There is effective use of the VTAC Barricades promoting non-standard shooting
positions and an emphasis on movement. Kyle uses the tried and true military
instruction method of Explain-Demonstrate-Imitate (EDI) which, normally, does
not translate well into video. Not so in this case. Using positive demonstration
of skills to correct students, constant checking, and regular feedback he reinforces specific techniques or tips for the viewer. Kyle even used a little remedial physical
training, at one point, to rectify a critical student error. You will have to
watch the DVD to see what I am talking about.
“If your magazine fails to eject,
use the edge of another mag to strip it out” SGM (Ret.) Kyle E. Lamb
The DVD is full of excellent
Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Interestingly, Kyle teaches a speed
reload, along with a slide lock reload and tactical reload. Speed Reloads are
not usually stressed in tactical shooting as it is assumed to be a competition
only practice. However, it has always been minor part of my personal training
regimen. There are rare times when a rapid topping up is required and retention
of a partial magazine is not crucial at that exact second. Kyle is not a
proponent of returning partial magazines to magazine pouches; rather using a
pocket or dump pouch. This is the original doctrine for the retention of
partial magazines. Something I have always practiced as well; avoiding ‘The
Twinkie Factor” by disciplined load bearing layout. The section on Malfunctions
is of particular note. Kyle teaches the proven Immediate Action-Remedial Action
procedure but has an element of Diagnostic Stoppages in his drills. He presents
a number of challenging drills throughout the DVD culminating with a course of
fire called The Scrambler using multiple VTAC Barricades.
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| VTAC Barricade Dimensions |
The DVD production quality is
excellent. It has to be as the bar has been set by other tactical firearms
companies and their DVDs. The verbal instruction is clear and concise with no
environmental background noise. I like the use of text captions, screen shots and graphic overlays to highlight pertinent points. Range setup is immaculate and does not distract
from the instruction presented. Expect a lot of 5.11 gear, swag and propaganda
during the video but this is no different than other companies’ DVDs. There is
a varied skill level with the students participating in this video. Most have
some minor training scars from their prior training which is obvious as Kyle
strives to improve them. This DVD would be an outstanding addition to any
training library. If you have a soldier, LEO or armed professional in your
family, this would be a welcome gift at any time of year. Can I look forward to
a carbine video from Kyle in the future?
“I don’t golf” SGM (Ret.) Kyle E.
Lamb
Take care out there…
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