BAM Airsoft : Videos

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This page also includes all the BAM videos in chronological order, most of which are already on YouTube at www.youtube.com/sfpmb.

AIRSOFT 101:
How it helps your shooting and how it all works.

Airsoft 101

Product demos and comparisons

BAM Airsoft - Steel Challenge Target Set
BAM Airsoft - USPSA targets side by side at the range
BAM Star - BAM Pendulum
Airsoft targets

Applications, Tips, and Techniques

Martin's USPSA Garage (Airsoft Training) Aug 2010
Critical thinking for airsoft USPSA training 7-30-10
7-20-10 airsoft training
6-1-10 uspsa training B
6-1-10 uspsa training A
5-25-10 target array training
5-23-10 moving-footwork
05-22-10 short field course
Crazy man with a gun
Winter USPSA - Airsoft training - Martins&bsp;garage
BAM Airsoft - USPSA training hatcam
STAR and SWINGER for airsoft - USPSA training
Reload training Airsoft
Steel challenge airsoft

Airsoft Garage Tips and Techniques

Airsoft Garage #10 daily training - stage design
Airsoft Garage #9 - reset bar demo
Airsoft Garage #8 - stage training and stop plate demo
Airsoft Garage #7 - CQB rifle and pistol
Airsoft Garage #6 - airsoft and real steel training
Airsoft Garage #5 - Plate rack drills
Airsoft Garage #4 - refinement using a single stage
Airsoft Garage #3 - training multiple ports
Airsoft Garage #2 _ training high to low port
Airsoft Garage #1 - training moving and shooting

Setting up and converting BAM products

BAM Star and Pendulum USPSA target conversion - Part #1
BAM Star and Pendulum conversion - How To make into swinger - Part 2
Making airsoft target stands

Airsoft pistol maintenance and customizing

2011 Edge, TM 5.1 airsoft stippling - How To
Build a USPSA open pistol (Airsoft) - How To
Airsoft USPSA Training - Winter tip - magazines
M&P airsoft

Other, fun, and misc.

Yes, I dry fire
BAM’s secret airsoft test lab!

Matches and live fire

Target Masters 10-10-10
Richmond Hot Shots 8-15-10
2010 Golden Bullet Norcal Section Championships
Last match before USPSA AREA 1
USPSA memorial weekend 5-30-10
2010 April Idaho glock match
USPSA on 02-07-10
Richmond 08-02-09
Richmond 06-07-09
GBC 2009, 4-26-09

Airsoft 101

We have wanted to do this for so long because we always get the same questions – hopefully this will answer some of them. This is not all inclusive and opinions of some may differ from this information. We are not experts, we are shooters who use airsoft and this is some of the stuff we have learned. The video got pretty big and so we separated it into 3 separate videos.

Airsoft 101 parts 1-2: the introduction, one of the reasons why I use airsoft and how does airsoft work.
Airsoft 101 part 3: the propellant, bb's, magazine filling, and pistol types, quality and makers (has open pistols).
Airsoft 101 parts 4-5: the types of targets to use and different timers.

October 23, 2010

10/10/10 Target Masters, last one before 2010 USPSA Nationals

Well, I got out and shot this weekend and find that I am feeling calm and smooth. I have been so busy this year that I have not been able to do any live fire other than competitions. I had one mike in the match (off barrel). I am going to the Nationals in A Class but am at 84% and feel that I am close so I will probably be shooting for master next year. Training at home, the best I can.

October 10, 2010

Martin's USPSA Garage (Airsoft Training) Aug 2010

A day training at Martin's. We are using 3 plate racks, single falling plates, and targets from the steel challenge set. we are timing with the Surefire shot timer for the iphone.

September 19, 2010

Richmond Hot Shots 8-15-10

This pretty much wraps up the summer for me. Next big one will be the Nationals in October. I have not fired a live round in practice (only competitions) in over a year. I am really training hard on the Airsoft and it has helped. I cannot get to the range for practice otherwise, so its all I have instead. I saw alot of progress this summer.

August 15, 2010

Critical thinking for airsoft USPSA training 7-30-10

"Deliberate practice" the word has been ringing in my head since I read its principles. Here you see me try to actually learn something during training, not just running drills for drills sake. I am using a KWA MKI 1911

July 31, 2010

2010 Golden Bullet Norcal Section Championships

We had a really good match and attribute that to our training. Keep looking to get bigger match experience for consistant performance. Brad from Top Shot came by our Demo booth to shoot some airsoft at the end. We caught some runs with a Hangtown Junior, Dan, shooting Open.

July 28, 2010

7-20-10 airsoft training

I have the state sectionals next weekend. I am working on being smooth by changing the drills frequently. Really out of the comfort zone stuff for deliberate training.

July 20, 2010

Last match before USPSA AREA 1

Feeling good. I have been working on my visualizations and feel improvement is coming. I am confident and expect to have a fun match at the Area 1 Championship later this week. I have been working the airsoft hard.

June 21, 2010

6-1-10 uspsa training B

Working on staying stable while engaging target and moving. Using treadmill at 1.5mph. I have some obstructions on the pullup rack that make me find the target. I and on stop plate.

June 23, 2010

6-1-10 uspsa training A

Training with swinger and movement with Airsoft.

June 03, 2010

USPSA memorial weekend 5-30-10

Martin and I getting the competition time in. Area 1 is fast approaching. Martin is fighting in B class and I am going in A class.

May 31, 2010

5-25-10 target array training

Training for visualization and array sequence

May 25, 2010

Yes, I dry fire

Moving and moving targets. That is what I am working on the most right now.

May 24, 2010

2010 April Idaho glock match

First big match of the year

May 24, 2010

5-23-10 moving-footwork

I am going to start working my way to the end of the COF by moving and owning the closer targets. swinger work for good vision discipline, I am going to smooth out the footwork.

May 23, 2010

05-22-10 short field course

I wanted to work on really having to move around, set up in position and a swinger. I did not add any target to the swinger as I just want to see the swinger (focus).

May 23, 2010

Crazy man with a gun

Another eureka moment. I can train my moving and shooting at home. And yes those are flipflops

May 14, 2010

BAM Airsoft - Steel Challenge Target Set

BAM has developed its first scaled set of targets for the steel challenge. We, like you, want to get better. With the BAM steel challenge target set, you can build any one stage of the 8 steel challenge stages. Our other target systems have had a major impact in our USPSA performance so this can only help with my shooting. With the freedom to train in a "stage a day" type format, it won't get stale. Available on 04-01-2010

March 13, 2010

USPSA on 02-07-10

After a winter of airsoft, how am I looking for the upcoming uspsa season. Feel pretty good about where I am headed. Alot of work to do. Martin and I will be mixing up the training by throwing steel challenge in the mix.

March 13, 2010

2011 Edge, TM 5.1 airsoft stippling - How To

I have an STI Edge and I wanted to retexture the grip. I got the tools and went to work. I really like the way the grip feels now, shooting USPSA competitions. Now I need my TM 5.1 airsoft to feel the same so I video me stippling this grip.

February 04, 2010

Winter USPSA - Airsoft training - Martins garage

I take you into Martins garage to show you how he set up his shooting area to train. I show you how in minutes you can make full field courses to work on USPSA skills. We shoot a stage and no one can say that that is not an effective use of airsoft for action pistol training. It is going to be a long cold winter, train like this daily, every other day, any day you want. Head to spring, having trained, ready to shoot at your local club.

December 15, 2009

Build a USPSA open pistol (Airsoft) - How To

So many people have asked Martin and I How To get into Airsoft training when they shoot open division for USPSA. Well I made an Airsoft into an open pistol. Basically if I did it you know its easy. This video shows you how I made it and the two days of fun afterwards. Now get on it.

November 24, 2009

Airsoft USPSA Training - Winter tip - magazines

WARNING - this is only an example of many ways to enhance the performance of airsoft magazines. Be safe, you are dealing with propane.

November 21, 2009

BAM STAR and PENDULUM USPSA target conversion - Part #1

Once your BAM STAR or PEDULUM target is activated to move and swing with paper targets, I show you some different setups you can use in your garage for training. Really, you are only limited by your own imagination. I want to get to a match and not be worried about one thing I see in the stages. Alot of that is just seeing something before and trying to figure it out. Figure it out in the gargage not at the match. Put it together at the match.

November 04, 2009

BAM STAR and PENDULUM conversion - How To make into swinger - Part 2

Here I show you How To convert our BAM STAR or PEDULUM targets into activated moving and swinging paper targets. I show you How To make the activating popper and what parts you will need. Remember you can only shoot what you see, this is to help you practice what to see when shooting moving targets.

November 04, 2009

BAM Airsoft - USPSA training hatcam

Does your dry fire give you this kind of feedback?

October 31, 2009

Bam Airsoft-USPSA targets side by side at the range

So if you wonder what perspective I am getting training with BAM Airsoft targets in my garage, this is it. We show you exactly what distance to place BAM Airsoft targets to match the real steel perspective of the USPSA minimum of 23 feet. You cannot deny that they look this same and I will proffer that other than felt recoil, I am accurately training what I need to see even more so than dry fire alone. Training in the comfort of my garage. FYI, the family has never sweated me on stuff I do in the garage, but I have walked I fine line in the past for to many away weekends shooting and rightfully so since the family is more important.

September 26, 2009

STAR and SWINGER for airsoft - USPSA training

BAM AIRSOFT has done another first for USPSA training. With the desire to work on the skill set for shooting moving targets we designed these targets for airsoft. Training at home, while getting the movers normaly only found at the range. How often did we normally see stars or swingers, usually only at matches. We know you are busy and this is the next best thing other than going to the range cutting into family time.

September 14, 2009

Making airsoft target stands

This is how I make the target stands I use for USPSA training using airsoft in my garage. I also show the backstops and garage cleanup.

August 17, 2009

Reload training Airsoft

Using a timer attached to BAM AIRSOFT falling plates, I can find my speed for consistant reloads. I know what rushing feels like and how it affects my times. I also have to get a correct sight picture after the reload which seperates this from normal dry fire training.

August 07, 2009

Steel challenge airsoft

Static Steel challenge courses and training in my garage. Good for transitions and calling the shot because the plates don't fall.

August 04, 2009

M&P airsoft

I have gotten a few questions about the M&P Co2 airsoft. A quick look at and what is important, trigger pull and accuracy for USPSA training. Very long trigger, but that can be viewed as better training in trigger control. Very cheap way to get into the game without big expense. I have put about 1200 bb's through it.

August 03, 2009

Richmond 08-02-09

August 03, 2009

BAM Star - BAM Pendulum

The first ever all metal texas star made for Airsoft. We are leading the way in target systems that are effective with an airsoft for USPSA style training.

July 19, 2009

BAM’s secret airsoft test lab

After shooting the state sectionals (GBC 2009), I thought there was a few holes in my USPSA game. The top one was moving targets. We set to work on just this type of airsoft target. In Area 1 this year, I did not miss one of the swingers or the Polish plate rack. Just how much time do you get to effectively learn How To track and trap a moving target as well as learning the vision one needs to engage these types of targets.

July 13, 2009

Richmond 06-07-09

June 07, 2009

Airsoft Garage #10 daily training - stage design

This is basically a several day sample of what I do to train with Airsoft for USPSA competition. I video tape myself and I would even if I did not post them for BAM Airsoft. I find it a good training tool, especially when I slow it down and see what my eyes are doing while shooting. This is just one of the things I evaluate with the video. This is really the further refinement that can only take place when you are shooting at something. I dry-fire, but this takes it to another realm completely. Frankly, because of how much fun it is, its almost to easy to get better at some of this stuff.

May 09, 2009

GBC 2009, 4-26-09

Finally got to see how things are going after all the aisoft training. I actually was very happy with my performance. Alot of my movement was great and I used the patience in shooting I needed to get better shots. Obviously the two stage with swingers is where I lost the most amount of stage points. but I have to say I have not spent alot of time on them. This does let me know I am progressing nicely and this next year I will have really focus on some swinger training. You know what that means, an airsoft swinger is on the way.

April 28, 2009

Airsoft Garage #9 - reset bar demo

Training the one shot draw, why and how, using the BAM Airsoft 3 plate rack with reset bar and the BAM Airsoft stop plate switch.

April 23, 2009

Airsoft Garage #8 - stage training and stop plate demo

Break down a USPSA style course in your own garage. Using multiple camera angles, I evaluate my performance. I also show you how the BAM Airsoft stop plate and switch work to help you improve.

April 08, 2009

Airsoft Garage #7 - CQB rifle and pistol

CQB training with airsoft rifle and pistol. Alot of people have asked how sturdy the BAM Airsoft targets are. At 450 fps and at close range not a mark on them. Can you say 3-gun or multi gun USPSA training at home

March 06, 2009

Airsoft Garage #6 - airsoft and real steel training

I think this may answer any questions someone may have when it comes to the question of training with an airsoft for competition pistol shooting. I am not going to say this is the end all of be all but it sure has help me. As I have learned more about "airsofters" and the things they do like CQB, Skirmish and Mil-sim stuff. I am left to wonder, how they train and if they don't, here is an example of how they could.

February 05, 2009

Airsoft Garage #5 - Plate rack drills

Can you believe you can do this stuff in your garage and its training.

January 29, 2009

Airsoft Garage #4 - refinement using a single stage

January 28, 2009

Airsoft Garage #3 - training multiple ports

Using a wall with multiple ports. small movement with quick targets hits. ultimate at home training.

January 25, 2009

Airsoft Garage #2 _ training high to low port

Using obstructions, walls and port to simulate USPSA style shooting. Train at home.

January 21, 2009

Airsoft Garage #1 - training moving and shooting

If you are not training, whenever and however you can, how could you expect to get better. Using the right training tools such as these targets ensures fast and furious shooting. poppers, plates, colt steel, IPSC.

January 16, 2009

Airsoft targets

Steel targets for airsoft training. Perfect training for IPSC, USPSA, IDPA, Steel Challenge. Shaped like a plate rack, Colt Steel, US/Pepper popper, IPSC target.

January 13, 2009

Warnings and Safety

Always wear eye protection and other necessary protective equipment when shooting airsoft.
It is your responsibility to understand and practice airsoft safety.
Airsoft and target shooting can be dangerous. User assumes all risk and liability. BAM Airsoft assumes no responsibility for the use of its recomendations or use/misuse of its products.
Keep safe distance from targets and position them in a manner that reduces ricochet.
Falling targets can damage property – protect those items.
BB’s can injure people and cause damage to walls, windows or other property.
Know what is behind your target, do not point, display in public or shoot airsoft at people, animals, property or anything else that may be illegal or a serious public safety concern.
Use common sense – if you don’t have any, don’t do it.