Crimson Trace Training Tip - The Fundamentals of Follow Through: Guns & Gear|S7 Pro Tip

Published on September 25, 2015
Duration: 2:00

This training tip from Crimson Trace emphasizes the critical fundamental of follow-through in shooting. It explains that follow-through means maintaining all shooting fundamentals, including sight picture and proper trigger press, until the bullet exits the barrel. The video demonstrates a practical drill using a laser training cartridge, where a partner observes the laser dot's movement to identify common errors like looking downrange too early or exhibiting muscular tension during recoil.

Quick Summary

Follow-through in shooting means maintaining all fundamental shooting principles, such as sight picture and proper trigger press, until the bullet has completely left the barrel. Using a laser training aid with a partner can help diagnose issues by observing the laser dot's movement during the shot.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Importance of Follow-Through
  2. 00:12Key Fundamentals to Maintain
  3. 00:21Using a Laser for Practice
  4. 00:31Partner Observation of Laser
  5. 00:48Demonstration Setup
  6. 01:06Live Fire with Laser
  7. 01:25Analyzing Laser Movement
  8. 01:32Recoil and Muscular Tension
  9. 01:50Recap: Follow-Through Fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fundamental of follow-through in shooting?

Follow-through in shooting means maintaining all fundamental shooting principles, such as keeping your head down on the gun, maintaining your sight picture, and properly pressing the trigger, until the bullet has completely left the barrel.

How can a laser training aid help improve follow-through?

A laser training aid allows a partner to observe the laser dot's movement during a simulated shot. If the dot dips or moves erratically, it indicates a loss of fundamentals like sight picture or proper trigger control, helping to diagnose follow-through issues.

What are common mistakes related to follow-through?

Common mistakes include looking downrange prematurely to see the shot's impact and exhibiting muscular tension during recoil, which can cause the firearm to stay elevated or drop unnaturally, both indicating a failure to maintain fundamentals.

Why is maintaining sight picture important during follow-through?

Maintaining sight picture throughout the entire shot sequence, including after the trigger break, ensures that the firearm remains aligned with the target. Prematurely breaking this alignment by looking away or tensing up will negatively impact shot placement.

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