Ben Stoeger at the 2006 USPSA

This guide details how to approach a Glock GSSF competition, emphasizing its focus on accuracy over speed. It covers understanding scoring, stage execution, and familiarization with specific Glock models like the Gen 6. The speaker, an experienced hobbyist, shares insights from their first GSSF match, highlighting the differences from other shooting sports and the supportive environment with on-site Glock armor and instructors.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, demonstrates advanced competition shooting tactics. It highlights strategies for engaging targets behind cover, the importance of movement, and analyzing performance outcomes. McCollum, an expert in firearms, shares insights on dealing with unintended target presentations and the critical role of proper sight zero for accuracy, even on an accurate rifle.

This video documents the seventh USPSA competition for a shooter aiming for 'A' class or above within 12 months. The shooter focuses on improving transition speed, footwork, and split times, drawing on feedback from previous competitions. Key takeaways include the importance of stage planning, efficient holster draws (adopting the 'scoop' method), and managing firearm safeties. The shooter also discusses specific firearm preferences and challenges with the CZ Shadow 2, particularly its safety placement and magazine design.

This video from Louisiana Firearms highlights the advantages of the 2011-style pistol for competition, focusing on its durability, speed, and accuracy. The instructor, an experienced shooter, discusses optimal 9mm ammunition choices, particularly 124-grain projectiles, for balancing recoil and accuracy in disciplines like USPSA and bullseye shooting. The importance of accurate follow-up shots in competitive scenarios is also emphasized.

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of several stages from a FDCC (Florida Dynamic Competition) match held at Saltwater Gun Range in St. Augustine, FL. The speaker, an experienced competitor, demonstrates the procedures for rifle and pistol engagement across multiple stages, including transitions and supported shooting positions. The content offers practical insights into competition shooting techniques and stage management, highlighting the importance of following specific stage rules and safety protocols.

This guide details techniques for competitive shooting in USPSA matches, drawing from an experienced hobbyist's second match. It covers improving draw speed from concealment, aggressive movement between stages, shot confidence to avoid make-up shots, and proper grip/recoil management. The advice emphasizes learning from competition to identify and address weaknesses for overall performance enhancement.

This video demonstrates a critical malfunction where the magazine drops during recoil, a common issue in competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing such failures. The guide provides steps to troubleshoot this specific problem, emphasizing safety and proper firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a critical safety incident: an uncommanded discharge of a Sig Sauer P320 during the re-holstering process. Expert analysis from Ben Stoeger highlights the visual evidence of the discharge originating from the holster, emphasizing the importance of constant vigilance and proper technique even when the firearm is supposedly "safe" in its holster. The incident underscores the need for thorough firearm inspection and immediate post-incident assessment.

Ben Stoeger, a professional shooting instructor, explains common misconceptions about red dot sights. He emphasizes that true proficiency comes from focusing on the target, not the dot itself. The guide details training methods, like occluding the optic, to develop this crucial skill, comparing it to the lifelong refinement needed for trigger control.

This comprehensive dry fire program, led by World Champion shooter Ben Stoeger, focuses on refining fundamental handgun skills. It includes a structured warm-up, detailed drills for draw stroke mechanics, efficient reloads (including strong and weak hand only), and positional shooting from kneeling. The program emphasizes precision and control, progressing to dynamic movements and transitions essential for competitive shooting.