"muscle memory"
6 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed rifle marksmanship, shooting techniques, and long-range accuracy during this October 2010 morning broadcast. The episode featured extensive commentary on windage, Kentucky windage terminology, historical rifle development, and practical shooting instruction covering distances from 100 yards to 1,800 yards. Koernke emphasized the importance of muscle memory, proper training, and mastering comfort zones with firearms, while critiquing how modern shooters have been conditioned to underestimate effective shooting distances. The show included discussion of various rifle platforms including the M14, M16, SKS, 1903 Springfield, and .50 caliber weapons, along with historical comparisons to early 20th-century marksmanship standards.
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Mark Koernke discussed the importance of training versus practice, drawing extensively on George Washington's writings on gentlemanly conduct and discipline. He emphasized the principle "undertake not what you cannot perform," applying it to firearms training, martial arts, and skill development. A caller (identified as Mark) joined to provide detailed instruction on proper handgun stance, grip, weapon set, and shooting technique, explaining how body positioning and muscle memory affect accuracy. The show featured practical examples of budget firearms acquisition at gun shows, including restoration of a $15 French Mosin rifle into an accurate rifle through careful assembly and proper technique. The episode stressed that shooter skill, not equipment quality, determines performance.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Donald Fletcher discussed firearms training, marksmanship techniques, and tactical movement in combat situations. They covered handgun drills including walking toward targets while shooting, using .22 caliber pistols for training, and cross-training with multiple weapon systems. The hosts emphasized the importance of repetition and muscle memory in firearms proficiency. They also discussed the .50 caliber rifle, the AR-15 platform, and various historical firearms. A significant portion addressed law enforcement training deficiencies, citing a case where only 3 out of approximately 200 Washtenaw County deputies qualified on a firearms course despite extensive training opportunities. The show included discussion of tactical movement principles, the importance of maintaining shooter stance, and decision-making in active shooter scenarios.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms handling, tactical shooting techniques, and preparedness on this July 7, 2010 episode. The show featured extensive technical discussion of rifle platforms (M1A, AR-15, .308 vs. 5.56 caliber), shooting from vehicles, hearing protection in confined spaces, muzzle brake effects, and magazine change drills with emphasis on muscle memory and repetitive training. A caller asked for advice on selecting optics and rifles for border security work. The episode also covered preparedness topics including food storage, supplies for vulnerable populations like infants, and community support during potential collapse scenarios.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms training, weapon selection, and ammunition considerations on Weapons Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The episode covered progressive firearms instruction methods, emphasizing proper technique over volume of fire, adapting weapon systems to individual physical capabilities and age, and the importance of training aids like airsoft and snap caps. Koernke and co-host Don addressed ammunition pricing anomalies, particularly the unexplained high cost of .380 Auto rounds, and discussed cost-effective alternatives like 7.62x54R Russian and 5.45x39 calibers. The show included caller input on caliber nomenclature and practical training progression from simulators to live fire.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons maintenance and preparedness on this October 15, 2008 morning broadcast. He covered proper firearm care for AR-15s, .22 caliber rifles, and other weapons, emphasizing the importance of understanding how to disassemble and maintain firearms. The show featured a caller from Ohio promoting the Dayton O'Hara Arena gun show and discussed distribution of "How to Find Us" information sheets at gun shows and public events. Koernke also covered militia training exercises, standard operating procedures, physical conditioning through primitive weapons practice like wooden swords and bows, and the importance of muscle memory in weapons handling. A second caller from Texas announced a field training exercise involving patrolling, scouting, and escape and evasion drills.