6 Shooting Drills We're Doing to Become the BEST IN THE WORLD

Ben Stoeger challenges the common notion of balancing speed and accuracy in shooting. He argues that in competitive shooting, both speed and accuracy are required to win, and they tend to improve together. Instead of viewing them as opposing forces, Stoeger advocates for training for efficiency, emphasizing clean technique and consistent sight alignment for optimal performance.

This video details the 'Check Drill,' an advanced firearms training exercise designed to integrate pistol and rifle skills under pressure. It emphasizes the critical combat scenario where a rifle may become inoperable, requiring a swift transition to a pistol, followed by the ability to quickly re-establish the rifle as the primary weapon. The drill highlights the importance of safe pistol re-holstering and efficient rifle reloads, simulating real-world tactical engagements.

This video demonstrates a high-speed doubles drill with a suppressed Sig Sauer MPX at 25 and 50 yards. The shooter, identified as an experienced tactical practitioner, showcases exceptional recoil management and target transition skills. The drill emphasizes rapid, accurate engagement of multiple targets at increasing distances, highlighting the capabilities of the MPX platform.

This video showcases a friendly tactical shooting competition featuring multiple teams and a variety of drills. Key takeaways include practical application of rifle-to-handgun transitions, accuracy under pressure with reloaded ammunition, and the testing of specialized gear like a Level 3 retention holster. The event highlights teamwork and competitive shooting skills in a dynamic range environment.

This video details the 'Grid Drill,' a handgun training exercise designed to improve accuracy, trigger control, sight alignment, and transitions. The drill involves shooting at numbered targets called out by an assistant, requiring shooters to quickly acquire and engage specific points on a small target. Instructor John G. Johnson emphasizes the importance of a clean trigger press and proper body mechanics for transitions, offering this drill as a more engaging alternative to standard target practice.

This drill focuses on the critical skill of transitioning from a rifle to a pistol under time pressure. The instruction emphasizes breaking hands apart, managing the rifle with the support hand while the firing hand moves to the pistol, and achieving smooth, controlled movements. The goal is to execute the transition efficiently, ensuring both shots are hits within a tight time limit, highlighting the importance of muscle memory and deliberate practice.

This guide details the technique for a quad-wield rapid fire demonstration using two Arsenal Firearms AF2011-A1 pistols, as showcased by Jerry Miculek. It covers the setup, firing sequence, and recoil management required to achieve an extremely high rate of fire. The demonstration highlights the unique characteristics of the double-barreled .45 ACP pistol, emphasizing the significant firepower and specialized handling needed for such a feat. Instruction is provided by a professional speed shooter, indicating an advanced skill level is required.

This guide details the techniques used by Jerry Miculek to achieve world-record speed shooting times. It emphasizes rapid firing with an 8-shot revolver, precise trigger control, efficient reloading, and the use of professional timing equipment to measure progress. Instruction is provided by an expert with demonstrated world-class shooting mechanics.

This guide details the quad-loading technique for shotguns, as demonstrated by World Champion Lena Miculek. It focuses on using a high-capacity shell caddy to load four rounds simultaneously into the receiver, a method that revolutionized competitive shotgun sports by drastically increasing reload speed. The technique, when mastered, allows shooters to become highly competitive and efficient during stages.

This guide details the high-speed shotgun reloading technique demonstrated by Jerry Miculek, focusing on the Mossberg 930 JM Pro. It covers the importance of speed in competition, the specific modifications used, and the technique of reloading while keeping the gun shouldered. Instruction from a professional competition shooter highlights the critical nature of efficient reloads in shotgun sports.