Ben Stoeger on the best drill to speed up engagement

Instruction from Joel Park, a seasoned firearms instructor and competitor, addresses building speed in USPSA. He emphasizes that speed and accuracy are not mutually exclusive, debunking the myth that increased speed must lead to more C-zone hits. Park details common time-wasting habits during stationary shooting, movement, and target transitions, offering practical techniques to improve efficiency. The integrated approach of dry fire for habit building and live fire for testing and refinement is highlighted as crucial for continuous improvement.

This guide, from an expert firearms instructor, explains the concept of 'Confirmation 3' aiming and why it's often detrimental in performance shooting. It emphasizes adopting a 'good enough' sight picture for speed and prioritizing reactive shooting for targets beyond 7-10 yards to improve efficiency in competition and tactical scenarios. The instruction is practical and directly applicable to improving shooting speed and effectiveness.

Instruction from Joel Park, an expert in practical shooting, explains why manipulating the trigger should be isolated during certain dry fire drills. By removing the trigger press, shooters can focus on fundamental skills like visual focus, sight alignment, and target transitions, preventing the simultaneous attempt to fix multiple errors. This method enhances feedback on gun-to-target acquisition and is applicable across various firearm platforms.

Expert firearms instructor Ben Stoeger debunks the 'point your thumbs' advice for target transitions, emphasizing that precision is paramount over raw speed. He advocates for the 'Look and Let' technique, where focusing on the target allows the gun to follow naturally. Stoeger advises training for precision first, then incrementally adding speed through par time exercises, while cautioning against the superficiality of some social media shooting demonstrations.

This video, featuring competitive shooter Ben Stoeger, explores the necessity of high-volume live fire for achieving elite proficiency. Stoeger argues that while dry fire is crucial and can lead to Grand Master status, competitive success at the national level often requires significant live ammunition expenditure (20,000-40,000 rounds/year) to achieve marginal gains and build confidence. He emphasizes that dry fire is more efficient for specific drills, but a combination of both is optimal.

This guide, based on instruction from Joel Park, addresses how practicing rapid fire drills like 'doubles' can negatively impact longer strings such as the 'Bill Drill' due to inconsistent grip and visual focus. It emphasizes maintaining constant grip tension and proper visual tracking to improve accuracy. The advice is geared towards intermediate shooters looking to refine their performance under pressure.

This video highlights a critical firearm malfunction where the magazine drops during firing, indicating a potential issue with the magazine catch or frame interface. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, demonstrates professional handling of the malfunction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mechanical failures promptly. The firearm in question is a customized Shadow Systems MR920.

This video demonstrates a critical uncommanded discharge incident with a Sig Sauer P320 during a holstering procedure. The footage, analyzed by expert Ben Stoeger, highlights the importance of firearm safety and mechanical reliability, showing the discharge occurring without the shooter's finger on the trigger. It serves as a stark reminder of potential risks even during routine actions.

Ben Stoeger debunks common red dot sight misconceptions, emphasizing that 'finding the dot' and 'blooming' indicate a misunderstanding of optic mechanics. True red dot use requires focusing on the target, not the dot itself. Stoeger suggests training methods like occluding the optic to promote binocular vision and target focus, comparing this skill to trigger control which needs constant refinement.

This 15-minute dry fire program by Ben Stoeger focuses on refining fundamental shooting skills through deliberate practice. It covers slow-motion draws, varied draw techniques including lateral movement, and meticulous reload mechanics. The program progresses to advanced drills like strong-hand/weak-hand reloads and positional shooting from a kneeling stance, emphasizing precision over speed initially.