GOOD BAD and F*CKED UP - Timer
About this video
McPhee discusses his experience using Pro Timers for shooting drills and marksmanship training. He explains frustrations with inconsistent delay times on newer models compared to older versions, and describes workarounds he uses when teaching classes to accommodate the timer’s unreliability.
Key takeaways
- McPhee recommends Pro Timers for training but notes the newer models have inconsistent delay times ranging from 3-5 seconds rather than a consistent 3-second delay
- When teaching classes, McPhee uses a modified cadence of ‘standby’ followed by waiting for the beep to minimize shooter frustration with long delays
- McPhee emphasizes he is not officially endorsed by timer manufacturers and purchased his equipment independently for daily use
Episode details: published December 8, 2022 · 6.7K views · 2:35 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.
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