Don’t blink When You Shoot!

Published on September 25, 2025
Duration: 0:35

This video demonstrates the importance of not blinking while shooting to maintain sight picture and improve accuracy, especially during rapid follow-up shots. Johnny Q shares his personal experience overcoming this reflex, noting it took a few range trips to adjust to recoil. The content features shooting both a Staccato-style pistol and a suppressed AR-15, highlighting advanced techniques for maintaining focus.

Quick Summary

Train to keep your eyes open during the entire shot cycle to maintain a consistent sight picture and improve accuracy. Overcoming the natural blinking reflex takes practice and getting used to recoil, often requiring several range trips for shooters.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Viewer Question: Stopping the Blink
  2. 00:04Pistol Shooting: Eyes Open Technique
  3. 00:17Rifle Shooting: Focus Through Recoil
  4. 00:27Personal Journey to No Blinking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you stop blinking when shooting a firearm?

To stop blinking while shooting, consciously train yourself to keep your eyes open through the entire shot cycle. Focus on maintaining your sight picture and sight alignment. It takes practice and getting used to the recoil, often requiring several range trips.

Why is not blinking important for shooting accuracy?

Not blinking is crucial for accuracy because it allows you to maintain a consistent sight picture and sight alignment throughout the shot. This continuity helps in making accurate follow-up shots quickly and effectively, especially during dynamic shooting scenarios.

How long does it take to stop blinking when shooting?

Overcoming the natural blinking reflex while shooting is a personal progression. For some, like the speaker, it took a few range trips to become comfortable with the recoil and maintain focus without blinking.

What equipment is shown for shooting techniques?

The video features a Staccato-style 2011 pistol with a red dot sight and a suppressed AR-15 with an Aimpoint Micro red dot. The shooter also wears Walker's electronic ear protection and a Garmin smartwatch.

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