Firearms Training Tip: How To Stop Flinching When Shooting

This video demonstrates three essential firearm training drills: the Ball and Dummy drill to identify and correct flinching, the White Paper drill to build trust in sight alignment and trigger control without a defined target, and one-handed shooting drills to prepare for scenarios where a support hand may be injured or unavailable. The instructor emphasizes controlled trigger presses, proper grip, and consistent sight alignment across all drills.

This guide, drawing from an experienced instructor's insights, details how to diagnose and correct a Glock shooting low left. It emphasizes inspecting and adjusting the rear sight, understanding that a drifted sight often indicates a previous owner's shooting issue or a need for zeroing. The guide also stresses the importance of trigger control and grip to overcome common flinching problems that lead to inaccurate shots.

This video by John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, addresses the common problem of flinching, which he states affects 99% of shooters and kills accuracy. He defines flinching as an involuntary movement to fight recoil, often by pushing the gun down, causing shots to go low. Johnson introduces the 'Ball and Dummy Drill' as a method to identify and correct this issue by having a partner load magazines with a mix of live rounds and dummy rounds.

This video from Fieldcraft Survival demonstrates the "Ball and Dummy" drill, a training exercise designed to help shooters, both new and experienced, overcome flinching and recoil anticipation. Chief of Staff Dee Dee is featured performing the drill. The drill involves loading a magazine with a mix of live ammunition and inert dummy rounds to simulate a malfunction and train the shooter to maintain sight alignment and trigger control without reacting to the firearm's impulse. The video also promotes Fieldcraft Survival's training courses, their target products, newsletter, and Mike Glover's upcoming book "Prepared."

John Johnson, a firearms instructor, provides 10 actionable fixes to improve shooting accuracy and tighten groups. Key techniques include optimizing grip pressure with a 60/40 split, mastering a smooth trigger press, achieving proper sight alignment with front sight focus, and adopting an athletic stance. The video emphasizes mitigating recoil anticipation through drills like the ball and dummy, addressing flinching, and maintaining grip consistency by limiting rounds per string. Proper follow-through and understanding trigger reset are also highlighted as crucial for consistent accuracy.

This video introduces a four-week "Master Your Handgun" online masterclass designed to address common shooting inaccuracies and build confidence. Instructor John G. Johnson outlines 10 key problems the class will solve, including inconsistent accuracy, flinching, poor stance, and lack of confidence. The course emphasizes foundational skills like grip, stance, trigger control, and sight alignment through live coaching, drills, and feedback.

This guide, based on instruction from Professional Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson, details the 'combat grip' for improved pistol accuracy. It emphasizes proper hand placement, high grip on the tang, and the role of the support hand in recoil management, correcting common errors like the 'teacup' grip.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, outlines five essential firearms for immediate acquisition. The recommendations cover a 9mm pistol, an AR platform rifle, a home defense shotgun, a .22 pistol, and a .22 rifle. This selection provides a balanced approach to personal defense, training, and general utility.

This video outlines four key reasons for obtaining a concealed carry permit (CCW) in Florida. It highlights the benefit of carrying during average police response times, avoiding the mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases, leveraging reciprocity with other states, and the accessibility for non-residents to obtain a Florida CCW.

Firearms instructor John G. Johnson provides a clear, instructional guide on two effective methods for loading pistol magazines: the 'Cross Method' and the 'Pez Dispenser Method'. He acknowledges the common difficulties new shooters face with spring tension and encourages viewers to practice both techniques to find their preferred approach. The video emphasizes practical skills for handling ammunition and magazines.