Getting set up

This drill, demonstrated by Ben Stoeger, focuses on improving target acquisition and shooting while moving by using vision barriers (barrels) to obscure targets. The core principle is to visually hunt for targets and react to their appearance, rather than fixating on the sight. Maintaining consistent shooting mechanics and avoiding over-confirmation of the sight picture are key to success.

This video provides expert instruction on shooting while moving, differentiating between 'shooting while moving' and 'shooting and moving.' It emphasizes maintaining upper body stability through core engagement and proper walking techniques for forward, backward, and lateral movement. The instructor, demonstrating with a firearm equipped with a red dot sight, stresses the importance of form over speed, especially for beginners, to ensure accuracy.

This video emphasizes that the specific foot placement of a shooting stance is less critical than maintaining proper structure and balance, especially during dynamic movement. The instructor advocates for a forward-leaning posture with bent knees and hips driven back, similar to a fighting stance. Activating the lats instead of the traps is highlighted as a key technique for managing recoil and reducing tension.

This video contrasts static shooting accuracy with the necessity of moving and shooting in real-world scenarios. It emphasizes that while stopping for higher accuracy is beneficial for competition, tactical situations demand continuous movement to maintain progress, acquire angles, and avoid fatal funnels, especially when working with teammates.

This video showcases a high-energy, advanced handgun training drill performed by Tetiana Gaidar at Taran Tactical Range. The drill emphasizes rapid target acquisition, dynamic movement, and expert recoil management, demonstrating professional-level shooting capabilities. The performance was met with enthusiastic reactions from Michelle Rodriguez and others, highlighting the impressive speed and execution.

This video offers a comprehensive approach to improving shooting skills, emphasizing a long-term, varied training strategy over specific round counts or arbitrary goals. The instructor, drawing from personal experience, advocates for consistent practice, aggressive information seeking, and a balanced development of multiple shooting disciplines. Key takeaways include the importance of observing performance, targeted dry-fire practice, and the value of professional instruction for breaking through plateaus.

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.