Videos tagged with Fundamentals of Marksmanship

This video provides three essential shooting drills for individuals with limited time on the range, focusing on practical application for everyday carry firearms. The instructor emphasizes returning to fundamentals like sight alignment and trigger press at 25 yards, practicing the draw stroke from the holster with proper grip and presentation, and integrating shooting with movement to cover. The drills are designed to build muscle memory for stressful situations and improve overall shooting proficiency.

Jay Pedro, a seasoned firearms instructor and former sniper, emphasizes the critical importance of fundamentals in firearms training. He advocates for starting with the most stable shooting position (prone) to establish a baseline for accuracy and recoil control. Pedro stresses that understanding what factors truly impact accuracy for a given setup and distance is key, rather than getting lost in information overload. He also highlights the necessity of mastering breathing and trigger control, especially under stress, as these are the only physiological responses that can be actively managed.

This video provides a fundamental guide to building a proper two-handed pistol grip, emphasizing its importance for recoil management and trigger control. The instructor details the high grip technique, the pressure distribution between hands (30-40% inside, 60-70% outside), and the correct thumb and wrist alignment for optimal recoil transfer. Practicing this grip is crucial for consistent shot placement and follow-up shots.