Getting Good is a Habit

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 explains how to effectively build and change shooting habits, particularly when maintaining consistent pressures and cues during strings of fire. The instructor, Joel Park, emphasizes focusing on one or two habits at a time during dedicated dry-fire training sessions. He suggests rotating focus between different aspects like grip and sight acquisition for short periods, then testing these changes at the range. The core principle is that dry-fire is where habits are built and changed, while live-fire serves as an assessment tool to guide further practice.

This video emphasizes the crucial role of training and practice, even when dealing with seemingly less threatening mediums like paper targets. It highlights that proficiency with firearms isn't just about theoretical knowledge but requires consistent, hands-on application of skills. The message underscores that while paper doesn't pose a risk, the principles of safe and effective firearm handling must be continuously reinforced to ensure readiness and competence.

Ben Stoeger emphasizes precision over raw speed in target transitions. He advises focusing on a small spot on the target and letting the gun naturally follow your gaze, akin to using a mouse pointer. This technique, when mastered, allows for faster and more accurate transitions than 'driving' the gun or using physical cues like pointing thumbs. He suggests practicing for precision first, then gradually increasing speed while maintaining relaxation and control.

This entry synthesizes Ben Stoeger's insights on standard shooting tests, emphasizing their role as tools for individual skill development rather than mere reward systems. Stoeger, an expert instructor, details the components of these tests, including position changes and complex engagement orders, explaining their purpose in preparing shooters for practical scenarios. He highlights performance expectations and differentiates competition shooting from real-world applications, stressing safety and effective practice as key for class participation.

This video critiques the advice of a social media personality regarding point shooting with red dot sights. The instructor emphasizes that effective red dot shooting involves focusing on the target, bringing the gun to the eyeline, and confirming sight alignment, even at close distances. He argues that relying solely on point shooting without sight confirmation is a disservice to new shooters and can lead to accountability issues, especially under stress.

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.