Getting people to pass the qual

Published on July 8, 2024
Duration: 8:42

This video offers a training strategy for firearms instructors dealing with shooters who struggle to pass qualification courses. Instead of solely focusing on slowing down and increasing time limits, the instructor advocates for temporarily removing accuracy accountability and having the shooter perform drills at an unrealistically fast pace. This allows them to experience speed and gun control, making the subsequent qualification time limit feel more manageable and achievable.

Quick Summary

For firearms instructors helping struggling shooters pass qualifications, a key strategy is to temporarily remove accuracy accountability and have them shoot drills as fast as safely possible. This helps them acclimate to speed, making the standard qualification time feel more manageable when reintroduced.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Helping Shooters Qualify
  2. 00:35The Challenge: Shooters Who Struggle
  3. 01:51Example Drill: 15-Yard Build Drill
  4. 03:31Common Approach: Slowing Down
  5. 04:41Trigger Control Techniques
  6. 05:31Alternative Strategy: Embrace Speed
  7. 06:03Experiencing Speed Without Accountability
  8. 07:36Reintroducing Accountability
  9. 08:06Summary of Strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a common mistake instructors make when helping struggling shooters pass qualifications?

A common mistake is to simply increase the time limit or remove it, hoping the shooter will become more careful. While this can help with accuracy when slow, it doesn't address the underlying issues of speed and gun control under pressure.

What is an effective alternative strategy for helping shooters pass qualification?

An effective strategy is to temporarily remove accuracy accountability and have the shooter perform the drill as fast as they safely can. This helps them acclimate to speed and understand gun control, making the standard qualification time feel more manageable afterward.

How can shooters benefit from practicing at an unrealistically fast pace?

Practicing at an unrealistically fast pace allows shooters to experience the feel of rapid fire, observe sight movement, and gain a better sense of gun control. This exposure helps them overcome hesitation and build confidence when the time limit is reintroduced.

What is the 15-yard build drill used as an example?

The 15-yard build drill involves drawing six rounds from the holster and engaging a USPSA target at a distance of 15 yards. It's used to illustrate the principles of speed and accuracy in a qualification context.

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