Videos tagged with Makeup Shots

This video details the January 'Cold Start' training drill, focusing on shooting on the move with both pistol and rifle. Participants practice advancing under fire, engaging targets at different distances and zones, and executing mandatory reloads. The drill highlights the challenges of shooting while moving, especially with a rifle, and introduces the concept of 'makeup shots' as a training aid for self-correction.

This video details strategies for navigating USPSA classifier stages, focusing on avoiding penalties like D-class classifications and fail-to-engages. The speaker emphasizes thorough stage walkthroughs, mental rehearsal, and conscious target verification to ensure all targets are engaged, particularly 'sneaky' ones. It highlights the importance of physical readiness for transitions and the mental game of not forgetting targets, even with challenging stage designs.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Ben Stoeger, Matt Hopkins, and Gaston discussing competitive shooting topics. Key takeaways include advice on choosing a first competition pistol for a teenager, emphasizing the importance of the shooter's preference and familiarity over a specific model. The discussion also delves into the strategic decision-making around 'makeup shots' in competition, advocating for a behavioral approach over complex math, and exploring the nuances of establishing a consistent and effective grip, particularly the weak-hand grip.