DS-1:  Learn to hit your target with the first shot (2:53)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to hit your target reliably on the first shot.  This is your most important shot in any deadly confrontation.  Hitting your first shot is your best chance to stop a threat immediately.

When practicing this skill, you’re training your hands and eyes to work together to acquire the target.  Your objective is to build muscle memory for getting on-target quickly in all types of situations.

DS-2:  Learn to hold the muzzle steady (3:59)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to hold your gun’s muzzle steady while shooting.  If the muzzle of the gun moves, you’ll miss the target. Practicing this skill will greatly improve your shooting accuracy by preventing any movement.

When practicing this skill, your objective is to improve your concentration during the moment just before the gun fires.

DS-3:  Learn to set your gun’s action for dry-fire practice (3:53)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to set your gun’s action for dry-fire practice.  This lets you perform many shooting exercises at home. 

Dry-firing is one of the fastest ways to improve your shooting at the range.  It provides a way to get in a lot more practice time.

DS-4:  Learn the difference between concealment and cover (2:34)

In this video we’ll help you learn the difference between concealment and cover.  One of them will stop bullets.  The other won’t.  If you’re ever in a shooting situation, knowing the difference may save your life.

The skill involved is to be able to quickly determine if something will stop a bullet or not.  You can practice this skill anywhere at any time. 

DS-5:  Learn to assess for additional threats (2:15)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to assess for additional threats in the 360-degree environment around you.  Even though you’ve stopped an immediate threat, there may be other threats behind you.

Identifying these threats prevents being surprised by them.  Your objective is to sweep the entire 360-degree environment around you, without missing any area.

DS-6:  Learn to shoot on the move without tripping (2:36)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to shoot on the move without tripping.  In many defensive shooting situations you’ll be moving from one position to another, and often shooting while you’re doing it.  You don’t want to trip and fall down.  That’s a position you don’t want to be in.

When practicing these methods, your objective is to avoid crossing your feet over one another, which can lead to tripping.

DS-7:  Learn to perform tactical reloads (3:17)

In this video we’ll help you learn the steps involved in performing a tactical reload.  If you find yourself in a defensive shooting situation, it’s important not to run out of ammunition.  Performing a tactical reload lets you continue the shooting activity with a fully loaded gun.

When practicing this skill, your objective is to get good at changing magazines quickly.

DS-8:  Learn to perform emergency reloads (2:59)

In this video we’ll help you learn the steps involved in performing an emergency reload. 

Suppose you’re in a defensive shooting situation, and you suddenly run completely out of ammunition, with your slide locked back.  Performing an emergency reload gets you back into the shooting activity, as quickly as possible, with a fully loaded gun.

DS-9:  Learn to shoot controlled pairs (2:40)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to shoot controlled pairs.  

The idea behind this skill is that two shots have greater stopping power than one.  Practicing this skill will improve your chances of survival if you ever have to stop an actual threat.

DS-10:  Learn to draw from your holster (6:08)

In this video we’ll help you learn the steps involved in drawing your gun from a holster, including drawing from concealment. 

When you are armed and away from home, it is likely you’ll be carrying your gun in a holster.  By mastering this skill you’ll be able to draw your gun safely and get on-target quickly.

DS-11:  Learn to re-holster your gun safely (2:30)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to safely re-holster your loaded hammer-fired gun. 

This type of gun has a very light trigger pull when the hammer is cocked and the safety is off.  The reason for making it safe before holstering is to prevent an unintended discharge.

DS-12: Learn to clear failure-to-fire malfunctions (3:55)

In this video we’ll help you learn the steps involved in clearing a failure-to-fire malfunction. 

If you are in a defensive shooting situation and your gun malfunctions, you need to fix the problem quickly.  Knowing what steps to take will get you back into the shooting activity quickly with a fully functional gun.

DS-13: Learn to clear failure-to-eject malfunctions (2:39)

In this video we’ll help you learn the steps involved in clearing a failure-to-eject malfunction. 

If you are in a defensive shooting situation and your gun malfunctions, you need to fix the problem quickly.  Knowing what steps to take will get you back into the shooting activity quickly with a fully functional gun.

DS-14: Learn to clear failure-to-extract malfunctions (3:15)

In this video we’ll help you learn the steps involved in clearing a failure-to-extract malfunction. 

If you are in a defensive shooting situation and your gun malfunctions, you need to fix the problem quickly.  Knowing what steps to take will get you back into the shooting activity quickly with a fully functional gun.

DS-15: Learn to switch your gun between hands (4:37)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to switch your gun between hands, using a two-handed grip. 

The ability to shoot both left- and right-handed is a valuable skill when shooting from behind cover.  Practicing this skill will help you minimize your exposure to fire in almost any shooting situation.

DS-16:  Learn to shoot with one hand (3:39)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to shoot your gun one-handed, and how to switch your gun from hand to hand.  If you’re in a shooting situation and your shooting hand becomes injured, you’ll need to shoot one-handed with your other hand.   Practicing this skill may save your life if your shooting hand is injured and you need to continue the shooting activity.

DS-17: Learn to shoot in low light with a flashlight (5:44)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to shoot in low light with a flashlight. 

Darkness provides good cover for criminal activity.  The result is that many self-defense situations may occur in low light.  Practicing this skill will let you blind the threat while illuminating them as a clear target.

DS-18: Learn to get off the "X" and reach cover (2:41)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to get off the "X" and reach cover. 

If someone points a gun at you, it’s important to get out of the line of fire quickly.  Making this an automatic reaction will increase your chances of survival in a shooting situation.

DS-19: Learn to shoot from behind cover (4:41)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to shoot from behind cover. 

If you hear shots close by, the safest thing to do is move immediately to cover.  Then if a threat appears, you can return fire from behind cover.

DS-20:  Learn to move from cover to cover (3:43)

In this video we’ll help you learn how to move from cover to cover, while shooting as you go. 

This skill is useful if you’re ever in a shooting situation and have to change cover positions.  Shooting while moving will make the bad guys more likely to stay behind their cover.