Dryfire Targets

This guide details Ben Stoeger's advanced technique for mastering the double-action (DA) draw, emphasizing continuous trigger pressure and predictive pulling. Stoeger, a world champion shooter, advises against 'staging' the trigger, advocating instead for a smooth, uninterrupted pull that adapts its 'aggression' to target distance. The instruction is pragmatic and direct, suitable for intermediate to advanced shooters looking to improve draw and first-shot accuracy.

This guide synthesizes Ben Stoeger's expert advice on adopting red dot sights for pistol training. Stoeger, a professional competition shooter and firearms instructor, emphasizes that red dots offer immediate feedback, accelerating learning for accuracy and recoil management. He advocates for their use, even suggesting configurations that omit iron sights, to enhance training effectiveness.

This video by Ben Stoeger introduces the concepts of corrective, reactive, and predictive shooting paces. He demonstrates an aggressive double-tap training drill designed to improve speed and consistency by focusing on predictive shooting, where the shooter anticipates the gun's track back to the target after firing. The drill emphasizes aggressive pairs with deliberate assessment and re-indexing between sets.

This guide details Ben Stoeger's approach to trigger press training, emphasizing aggressive, subconscious manipulation for speed and accuracy. It advises practicing rapid, straight trigger pulls during dry fire to minimize conscious thought during live shooting. For critical shots, a conscious, careful press is recommended, but the ultimate goal is to develop an aggressive, subconscious trigger control that can be applied to most shooting scenarios.

This guide, based on instruction from Ben Stoeger, addresses the challenges of switching between different firearm platforms by emphasizing subconscious adjustments and consistent fundamentals. It details how to maintain a reliable draw stroke through a consistent thumb index point and proper holster setup, even with varying grip angles. The advice extends to recoil management and trigger control, advocating for a locked wrist and a relaxed firing hand to improve accuracy and speed in rapid fire scenarios.

This video details a comprehensive pistol skills test developed by Ben Stoeger, designed to benchmark shooter proficiency. It incorporates elements like drawing from a holster, shooting from various positions (standing, kneeling), strong and weak-hand-only shooting, movement, and reloads, all under strict par times. The test uses three USPSA targets and requires a range capable of 25-yard shooting. Stoeger emphasizes that the par times are set with a buffer, making the test achievable with dedicated training.

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.