Gun Drill of the Month Oct 2015: Look/Shoot on Steel

Published on January 20, 2016
Duration: 1:16

This drill, presented by Kevin Molowski of Concealed Carry Magazine, focuses on rapid target engagement on steel. The 'Look/Shoot' drill involves acquiring a sight picture on alternating left and right steel targets and executing a shot, repeating this process for a set time (10 seconds in the example). The emphasis is on performance and accuracy, with only hits counting, rather than just the number of rounds fired. Adding a time element introduces pressure, improving performance under stress.

Quick Summary

The 'Look/Shoot' steel drill, presented by Concealed Carry Magazine, involves rapidly acquiring a sight picture on alternating steel targets and executing shots within a time limit. This drill emphasizes performance under pressure, focusing on accurate hits by maintaining sight picture and using a controlled trigger squeeze, like the 'float the dot' technique.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Drill
  2. 00:05Drill Explanation: Look/Shoot on Steel
  3. 00:10Drill Execution: Left, Right, Left, Right
  4. 00:14Drill Objective: Max Shots on Target
  5. 00:23Drill Start: Fire!
  6. 00:37Drill Results and Count
  7. 00:39Analysis: Speed and Pressure
  8. 00:47Focus on Performance, Not Outcome
  9. 00:53Technique: Sight Picture and Squeeze
  10. 00:55Technique: Float the Dot
  11. 01:00Performance Standard: Only Hits Count
  12. 01:06Conclusion and Speaker Identification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Look/Shoot' steel drill?

The 'Look/Shoot' steel drill is a firearms training exercise where you rapidly acquire a sight picture on alternating left and right steel targets and execute a shot. The goal is to get as many accurate hits as possible within a set time, like 10 seconds, to improve speed and accuracy under pressure.

How does adding a time element benefit firearms training?

Adding a time element to firearms drills, such as the 'Look/Shoot' drill, introduces pressure. This pressure helps identify areas for improvement in performance and trains the shooter to maintain accuracy and effective technique even when operating under stress, which is crucial for self-defense or competition.

What is the 'float the dot' technique in shooting?

The 'float the dot' technique is a marksmanship principle that emphasizes maintaining a consistent sight picture and a smooth trigger squeeze. It involves keeping the sights aligned on the target and allowing the trigger press to happen naturally, ensuring the shot is taken without disturbing the sight alignment.

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