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Instruction from Ben Stoeger, co-author of 'Baseline Dryfire' and 'Practical Shooting Training', emphasizes focused practice. He advises limiting drills to 2-3 core concepts per session, dedicating 10-20 repetitions to each for effective learning. This approach, whether dry-fire or live-fire, helps shooters develop skills efficiently, even with limited ammunition.

This video addresses the common issue of feeling slow and choppy during shooting matches due to over-focusing on accuracy. Instructor Joel Park explains that this often stems from staring at the sights or pausing movement unnaturally. He provides practical dry-fire and live-fire drills to improve target transitions and maintain fluid movement, emphasizing target focus over sight focus and developing a natural walking cadence.

Joel Park, a published author and co-founder of a digital coaching site, announces the opening of registration for his 2026 firearms training classes. He highlights the PSTG Summit in Ankeny, Iowa, a 3-day event for 40 people at $350, and promotes his podcast 'Training Group Live' which covers broader performance shooting topics. His book 'Breakthrough Marksmanship' is available on Amazon, and his 2026 schedule is nearly full.

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.

Instruction from professional firearms instructor Joel Park on diagnosing and improving shooting accuracy. The guide emphasizes that most modern firearms are mechanically more accurate than the shooter and focuses on practical training techniques like dry-fire, proper trigger control, and visual focus shifts. It debunks the idea that extremely tight groups are always necessary for self-defense and encourages focusing on controllable drills for real-world improvement.

This guide, based on insights from professional shooter Joel Park, emphasizes that quality and focus are paramount in firearms training, not just quantity. Park, who shoots over 100,000 rounds annually and tests prototypes, explains how mental fatigue and distractions diminish training effectiveness after initial focus wanes. The core message is that short, highly engaged sessions, whether live fire or dry fire, are more beneficial than long, unfocused ones. Park highlights the importance of managing attention to maximize skill development and avoid reinforcing bad habits.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.