Tom Gresham's GUNTALK - 2.15.15 Part C

Published on February 19, 2015
Duration: 44:45

Tom Gresham provides instruction on improving shooting accuracy, emphasizing the importance of front sight focus and precise trigger control. He recommends the 'ball and dummy' drill to identify and correct trigger jerking, a common cause of inaccurate shots. By focusing on these fundamental techniques, shooters can significantly tighten their groups.

Quick Summary

To improve pistol accuracy, focus intensely on your front sight, allowing the target to blur. Practice smooth, consistent trigger pulls, avoiding any jerking or yanking. The 'ball and dummy' drill is excellent for identifying and correcting trigger control issues by mixing live and dummy rounds in your magazine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Crimson Trace Ad
  2. 00:35Gun Talk Radio Intro & Call-in Info
  3. 01:23Gun Talk YouTube & Giveaways
  4. 01:41Gun Talk Radio Special Edition: GT20 Sig P220
  5. 02:35Analysis of Gun Control Group Tactics
  6. 08:08Listener Question: Improving Shooting Groups
  7. 08:41Technique: Front Sight Focus & Trigger Control
  8. 09:18Drill: Ball and Dummy
  9. 10:24Springfield Armory XDM Ad
  10. 11:00Crimson Trace Laser Sights Ad
  11. 11:28US Sportsman's Alliance Ad
  12. 12:04Double Tap Ammunition Ad
  13. 12:39Discussion: 10mm Cartridge & Sig P220
  14. 13:31Caller: Brian on Ruger .44 Mag Carbine & Glock 10mm
  15. 15:17Ruger .44 Mag Carbine Accuracy
  16. 16:04Discussion: .44 Mag vs. 10mm Carbine
  17. 17:36Caller: William on Nerf Guns & Gun Safety
  18. 18:45Caller: Justin on Springfield XD Mod 2 vs. XDM
  19. 20:14Caller: Tom on .223 vs. 5.56 Ammo
  20. 22:32Gun Talk Radio Outro & After Show Promo
  21. 22:58Welcome Back & Guest Introduction: Lena Mitchell
  22. 23:22Lena Mitchell's Family Background in Shooting
  23. 23:57Lena Mitchell's Initial Resistance to Shooting Sports
  24. 25:04Lena Mitchell's Return to Shooting & 3-Gun Focus
  25. 26:29Lena Mitchell as a Professional 3-Gun Shooter
  26. 26:443-Gun Match Structure: Men vs. Women
  27. 27:21Lena Mitchell Competing Against Men
  28. 27:53Discussion: Lena Mitchell's Toucan Pet
  29. 29:09Dury's Gun Shop Ad
  30. 29:40Springfield Armory Concealed Carry DVDs Ad
  31. 30:12Timney Triggers Ad
  32. 30:53Lena Mitchell's 2015 Season Update
  33. 31:49Shotgun Malfunction: Shell Catch Issue
  34. 32:10Quad Loading Technique
  35. 32:52Smith & Wesson Team & Lena's Role
  36. 33:39Growth of Women in 3-Gun Competition
  37. 35:52Following Lena Mitchell: Social Media & YouTube
  38. 36:27Lena Mitchell's Plans for the Year
  39. 36:37Lena Mitchell's Training Volume
  40. 38:38Concluding Remarks with Lena Mitchell
  41. 39:06After Show Promo & Call-in
  42. 39:21NRA Membership Promo
  43. 40:05After Show Discussion & Call Carryover
  44. 40:35Caller: Ray on Liberty Safes & Safe Placement
  45. 41:07Safe Placement: Garage vs. Upstairs
  46. 42:27Self-Defense Gun Accessibility vs. Safe Storage
  47. 43:54Final Advice: Shoot, Invite Friends, Take Lessons, Be Safe

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I improve my pistol shooting accuracy?

To improve pistol accuracy, focus intensely on your front sight, allowing the target to blur. Practice smooth, consistent trigger pulls, avoiding any jerking or yanking. The 'ball and dummy' drill is excellent for identifying and correcting trigger control issues by mixing live and dummy rounds in your magazine.

What is the difference between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition?

For most civilian shooters, .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition are functionally interchangeable. While there can be slight differences in pressure and velocity depending on the specific load, these are often negligible and less significant than variations between different bullet weights within the same cartridge type.

What are the key principles for effective self-defense firearm accessibility?

A firearm intended for self-defense must be accessible within seconds. Storing it in a locked gun safe, especially in a location like a garage, compromises this critical accessibility. Consider quick-access safes or secure, but readily available, storage solutions for your primary self-defense firearm.

What is the 'ball and dummy' drill for improving shooting?

The 'ball and dummy' drill involves loading a magazine with a mix of live ammunition and inert dummy rounds. When you pull the trigger on a dummy round, it will click instead of firing, immediately revealing any unintended movement of the firearm caused by poor trigger control, such as jerking or yanking.

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