Videos tagged with Training Strategy

This video from Ben Stoeger explores the benefits of training with a polymer striker-fired pistol versus a higher-end 2011 platform. Stoeger suggests that while 2011s are inherently easier to shoot fast and accurately due to lighter triggers and heavier frames, training with a more challenging striker-fired pistol can prevent complacency and potentially improve overall shooting skill. He also notes that using a polymer pistol can help conserve wear and tear on a more expensive 2011, making it a viable strategy for competitive shooters.

This video offers a strategy for effective firearm training on a budget, emphasizing a mixed live-fire and dry-fire approach. Instead of performing numerous live reps, the instructor advocates for single live-fire repetitions followed by extensive dry-fire practice on the range. This method allows for significant practice with limited ammunition, maximizing the value of each range trip.

This video introduces the 80/20 rule for firearms training, advocating for 80% of training time to be dedicated to high-frequency, fundamental skills ("what Butters your bread") and 20% to low-frequency, high-consequence skills. The speaker, drawing from experience in CQB and competition, argues against neglecting unlikely but critical skills due to statistical unlikelihood, emphasizing that training for these rare events should not be attempted for the first time in a real-world scenario. The approach is flexible, allowing for adjustments based on individual needs, such as prioritizing fundamentals for beginners.

This guide, presented by GUNBROS staff, differentiates between ammunition suitable for range practice and that designed for self-defense. It emphasizes that while hollow points like Federal HST are ideal for self-defense due to their specialized design and quality control, they are significantly more expensive than standard range ammunition. The advice is to use cost-effective ammo for high-volume practice and to test self-defense rounds in your firearm to ensure reliability.

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features Ben Stoeger and Joel Park discussing how to analyze match performance. Ben emphasizes focusing on long-term skill improvement rather than dwelling on individual mistakes or match rankings. He advocates for identifying systemic weaknesses and systematically improving them to raise overall average performance. Joel shares his approach to efficiency in practice, highlighting how tools and methods that save time can lead to more frequent and effective training, especially when daylight is limited.

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show discusses various shooting practice strategies and competition-related topics. Ben Stoeger and Matt Hopkins address the effectiveness of practicing exclusively on partial turtle targets at longer distances, the mindset behind 'sandbagging' in competition, and the utility of dedicated weak-hand-only and strong-hand-only practice. They emphasize that while specific drills can improve certain skills, a balanced approach to training is crucial for overall improvement in competitive shooting.