Practical Pistol Show 40 - To the GM Born?

This video provides guidance on how to approach and train with partial targets in shooting competitions. The instructor emphasizes that there's no single absolute strategy, and decisions should depend on factors like distance, hit factor, and shooter proficiency. The advice focuses on developing intuition through practice, prioritizing penalty avoidance, and understanding that 'wasted time' might be necessary for accuracy on difficult shots.

This video features Ben Stoeger, a USPSA Grand Master, discussing the necessity of ammunition for competitive shooting. He clarifies that while dry fire is crucial and can lead to GM classification, high-level competition requires significant live fire, estimating 20,000-40,000 rounds annually for elite shooters. Stoeger emphasizes that live fire builds confidence and hones skills like recoil management, which dry fire alone cannot fully replicate, though dry fire is more efficient for specific drills like target transitions.

This video details a lateral movement drill for competitive shooting, emphasizing efficient weight transfer and footwork. It breaks down techniques for both short (under 3 yards) and long lateral movements, stressing the importance of keeping the gun up and downrange while moving. The drill is designed to improve speed and accuracy during dynamic shooting stages.

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.