Fitting the pistol to your hand

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, outlines a comprehensive approach to improving shooting accuracy by integrating mental and physical control. He emphasizes slowing down the mind, executing shots smoothly, focusing on one aspect of technique at a time, and trusting the process. Key physical techniques include achieving a consistent grip, proper support hand pressure, a straight rearward trigger press, locking the wrist, and maintaining follow-through. The instruction highlights that accuracy is a system of mind and body working together for repeatable results.

This video demonstrates the 'Line Drill' for improving pistol shooting accuracy and trigger control. Instructor John G. Johnson works with a student to identify and correct issues like rushing the trigger, poor sight focus, and improper grip. The drill emphasizes building trust in the sights and developing a smooth, controlled trigger press through focused dry-fire and live-fire exercises, with progressive challenges to enhance technique and speed.

This guide, informed by USPSA Grandmaster Mark Smith, details how to develop a robust firearm grip that remains consistent under pressure. It emphasizes grip as a dynamic element, crucial for sight return and recoil management, enabling faster follow-up shots. The guide outlines four pressure techniques and live-fire testing methods to build a durable grip suitable for competitive and tactical scenarios.

This video showcases a marksmanship competition between the Philippine Coast Guard Academy and the Philippine Army Officer Candidate School, highlighting practical shooting skills. Expert instruction is provided on fundamental pistol techniques, including proper grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and recoil management. The competition format emphasizes accuracy and speed on knockdown targets, offering valuable insights for firearms training and skill development.

This video, presented by John G. Johnson, an expert firearms instructor, details how to diagnose shooting errors by analyzing bullet impacts on a target. Johnson explains that target analysis, including quadrant distribution and grouping location, can reveal issues with sight picture, grip, and trigger control. He demonstrates how to identify common problems like high-left shots and offers specific corrective techniques such as the 6 o'clock hold and a 60/40 grip, emphasizing that the target itself provides crucial feedback for improvement.

This video demonstrates a practical drill for improving recoil control by emphasizing the role of the left hand in absorbing recoil. The instructor, an experienced shooter, suggests a technique where the right hand is kept intentionally loose to allow the left hand to manage the majority of the gun's movement. This method aims to enhance shooting efficiency and speed.

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.