How To Get Faster With DryFire

Published on March 13, 2018
Duration: 14:15

This video by Scott Jelinski of Modern Samurai Project outlines a structured dry-fire methodology to significantly improve drawing speed. It emphasizes a three-mode practice approach: Accuracy Mode for fundamental precision, Speed Mode for pushing temporal limits without immediate accuracy judgment, and Match Mode for integrating speed and accuracy. By using a camera and shot timer, practitioners can identify inefficiencies, make targeted adjustments, and progressively reduce draw times, leading to marked improvements in a short period.

Quick Summary

To improve your handgun draw speed, utilize a three-mode dry fire practice: Accuracy Mode for fundamentals, Speed Mode for pushing temporal limits, and Match Mode for integrating speed and accuracy. Use a camera and shot timer to record yourself, analyze footage in slow motion, identify inefficiencies, and make adjustments to progressively decrease your draw time.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction & Topic
  2. 00:16Dry Fire Schedule Questions
  3. 00:26Sponsor: Fire Clean
  4. 00:52Why Practice Dry Fire?
  5. 01:23AIWB Draw Study & Influences
  6. 01:48Leksi Martone's 0.88s AIWB Draw
  7. 02:17Three Modes of Practice
  8. 02:33Accuracy Mode Explained
  9. 02:41Speed Mode Explained
  10. 03:01When to Focus on Speed
  11. 03:38Match Mode Explained
  12. 03:50Speed is a Skill
  13. 04:34Tools for Dry Fire Practice
  14. 04:39Camera & Shot Timer
  15. 05:02Target Setup
  16. 05:14Videotaping Yourself
  17. 05:24Starting with Cold Time
  18. 05:39Speed Mode Practice: 1 Second Draw
  19. 06:17Shot Timer Focus
  20. 07:07Adjusting for Cover Garment
  21. 07:38Increasing Pace in Speed Mode
  22. 08:01Speed Mode: Not Judging Accuracy
  23. 08:38Slow Motion Analysis
  24. 09:07Identifying Tiny Mistakes
  25. 10:02Pushing to Failing Point
  26. 10:05Speed Mode Practice: 0.7 Second Draw
  27. 11:24Transition to Match Mode
  28. 11:33Steve Anderson Resources
  29. 12:01Match Mode Practice: 0.9 Second Draw
  30. 13:09Summary of Modes
  31. 13:19How to Get Faster
  32. 13:43Call to Action & Comments
  33. 14:01Upcoming Class
  34. 14:09Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three modes of dry fire practice for improving shooting speed?

The three modes are Accuracy Mode for fundamental precision, Speed Mode for pushing temporal limits without immediate accuracy judgment, and Match Mode for integrating both speed and accuracy into realistic performance standards.

How can I use a shot timer and video to improve my draw speed?

Record yourself drawing with a shot timer. Review the footage in slow motion to identify inefficiencies. Adjust your technique based on these observations and gradually decrease your target time on the timer.

Is speed a natural skill that develops over time with shooting?

No, speed is a skill that must be actively practiced and developed. While smooth mechanics are important, dedicated speed work in dry fire is necessary to achieve significant improvements beyond natural progression.

What tools are needed for effective dry fire speed training?

You will need a camera (like a smartphone) to record yourself, a shot timer (either a dedicated device or an app like 'Make Ready'), and a target to aim at.

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