Getting Corrected

This video emphasizes a structured approach to firearms training, differentiating the roles of dry fire, live fire practice, and competition matches. Lead Firearms Instructor Joel Park advises that dry fire is crucial for skill building, live fire for validation and observation, and matches for performance testing under pressure. He cautions against trying to learn new skills or significantly increase speed during competitions, as the added pressure and distractions make it an ineffective environment for skill acquisition.

This video debunks the common misconception of what constitutes effective firearms training. Expert instruction from Achilles Heel Tactical highlights the critical difference between 'uncomfortable' training, which pushes limits for improvement, and 'uncontrolled' training, which is counterproductive. The focus is on making mistakes, understanding their causes, and actively correcting them to achieve genuine skill development.

Joel Park, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes that competition shooting requires executing practiced skills, not experimenting with speed. He advocates for a structured training approach where practice pushes limits slightly beyond comfort, allowing for mistakes and learning. Matches are for performance on demand, utilizing established proficiency, not for 'casino-style' shooting or 'hoper' techniques.

Craig Douglas, founder of Shiv Works, emphasizes the importance of evaluating firearms instructors based on their motivation to 'do something' (serve others) versus 'be somebody' (seek personal glory). He advises looking for transparency, demonstrable skill improvement in students, and effective information conveyance. Douglas also highlights the value of instructors who are multi-modal problem solvers, possessing skills in shooting, fighting, and verbal communication.

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.

This video emphasizes a focused approach to firearms training, advocating for mastering one skill at a time rather than attempting to improve all aspects of shooting simultaneously. The instructor suggests using complex drills to identify weaknesses, then isolating those specific skills for focused practice before reintegrating them. This method aims to break old habits and build a more well-rounded shooter.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of follow-through in firearm training, specifically the 'realign and reset' phase after each shot. Instructor Pat Mac calls out shooters who rush this process, highlighting that neglecting it hinders proficiency, especially when engaging multiple targets or shooting steel.

This video details the El Presidente drill, a timed shooting exercise focused on engaging multiple targets twice, performing a magazine change, and then engaging them twice again. Instructor Pat Mac emphasizes starting at a manageable pace (around 10 seconds) and gradually building speed, focusing on fundamentals like grip and muzzle control to improve accuracy. He also discusses common malfunctions like stovepipes and the importance of consistent practice.

This video details the El Presidente drill, a classic pistol training exercise developed by Jeff Cooper in the 1970s. The drill emphasizes accuracy, speed, and fundamental shooting mechanics, incorporating elements like turning, multiple target engagements, magazine changes, and target transitions. The instructor, Pat Mac, demonstrates the drill at a relaxed pace for warm-up, focusing on smooth execution and feeling the firearm and ammunition, before gradually increasing speed. He also discusses common mistakes and the importance of objective self-critique during practice.

This video explains the concept of 'calling your shot' in shooting, which is the ability to determine if a shot was good or not before it even impacts the target. It emphasizes observing sight position as the hammer falls and feeling the shot during the squeeze. The instructor uses this technique to analyze group consistency and confirm sight adjustments.