Ben Stoeger Minnesota Class April 2013

This video features Matt Pranka providing instruction on practical shooting target transitions. The content focuses on improving marksmanship and efficiency when engaging multiple targets in a shooting scenario. The video also highlights TENICOR's products through their shop and social media links.

This video focuses on improving target transition speed and accuracy, a crucial skill for practical shooting and self-defense scenarios. The title suggests a common mistake that hinders shooters from achieving smooth and efficient transitions between targets. The content likely delves into proper technique, aiming for efficiency and speed while maintaining accuracy.

This video's title, "Are you faster than me?", suggests a competitive element, possibly related to drawing or shooting speed. The description, "Don’t confuse training goals with training standards," implies a focus on the distinction between what one *wants* to achieve in training versus what one *must* achieve to meet a certain proficiency level or standard. This hints at content that might involve practical shooting drills, speed tests, or discussions about performance benchmarks in firearms training. The inclusion of Tenicor's social media and website links indicates a potential connection to firearm holsters or accessories, as Tenicor is a known manufacturer in that space.

Ben Stoeger emphasizes precision over raw speed in target transitions. He advises focusing on a small spot on the target and letting the gun naturally follow your gaze, akin to using a mouse pointer. This technique, when mastered, allows for faster and more accurate transitions than 'driving' the gun or using physical cues like pointing thumbs. He suggests practicing for precision first, then gradually increasing speed while maintaining relaxation and control.

This video critiques the advice of a social media personality regarding point shooting with red dot sights. The instructor emphasizes that effective red dot shooting involves focusing on the target, bringing the gun to the eyeline, and confirming sight alignment, even at close distances. He argues that relying solely on point shooting without sight confirmation is a disservice to new shooters and can lead to accountability issues, especially under stress.

Joel Park, a professional coach at PSTG, provides expert guidance on how to effectively analyze your own training videos. He emphasizes focusing on recurring trends and fundamental issues rather than isolated mistakes. By methodically reviewing footage and developing targeted drills, shooters can systematically improve their performance in practical shooting disciplines.

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.