Videos tagged with Trigger Management

This video discusses 'New Girlfriend Syndrome' in firearms, where a new gun initially seems to solve all shooting problems due to its unfamiliarity prompting focused attention on fundamentals. Instructor Ben Stoeger explains how this effect is temporary, and users must still train to overcome the challenges of a new platform, such as different trigger pulls and handling characteristics. The core takeaway is to maintain realistic expectations about new equipment and focus on consistent training.

This drill focuses on improving trigger management, a common issue for shooters, especially with smaller firearms. By tracing a circle around the bullseye while continuously pressing the trigger, shooters learn to manage recoil and maintain sight alignment without consciously 'making' the shot, leading to better control and accuracy. The drill can be adapted for various distances and target types.

This guide, presented by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS, covers fundamental carbine shooting techniques. It emphasizes proper weapon manipulation, safety protocols, sighting systems, and malfunction clearing. The instruction is geared towards developing proficiency through disciplined, isolated training, highlighting expert-level understanding of ballistics and weapon mechanics.

This video demonstrates an effective technique for shooting a plate rack with a revolver, specifically the Taurus 856 Executive Grade. The instructor emphasizes a smooth, fast shooting style that avoids cocking the hammer for each shot, instead utilizing a smooth double-action pull and continuous movement between targets. This method is presented as a way to achieve better hits faster than traditional single-action cocking on a plate rack.

This "Daily Defense" episode focuses on developing a smooth and steady trigger pull for firearms. The instructor explains the importance of minimizing sight movement during the trigger press for accurate shooting. Key techniques discussed include finger placement on the trigger for maximum leverage, achieving a 90-degree angle of the finger to the trigger face for a straight rearward pull, and understanding the three distinct stages of a modern pistol trigger: slop, slack, and squeeze. The video emphasizes practicing these stages with a deliberate count to achieve a fluid motion without yanking the trigger, which can cause shots to go low.

This video emphasizes that the primary goal of trigger pull is to maintain sight alignment with the target until the shot breaks. It highlights the importance of trigger direction, advising shooters to pull the trigger straight back to the rear, rather than side-to-side. For right-handed shooters, a slight rearward and strong-side pull can help achieve this straight-line motion, preventing common shot deviations.

This training tip from Gun Talk Media focuses on improving trigger management through the use of laser-equipped firearms. The instructor demonstrates how to use a laser to diagnose and correct trigger press errors in both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. By observing the laser's movement during dry fire and live fire, shooters can identify and refine their trigger control for more accurate shots.