How To Improve Your Gun Shooting Follow Through: Tactical Tuesday

Published on January 16, 2018
Duration: 3:30

This training drill, presented by the USCCA training division, focuses on improving shooting accuracy by emphasizing proper follow-through. The drill involves shooting single rounds and then pairs of rounds, with a key emphasis on reacquiring the front sight after each shot. This practice helps shooters overcome the common tendency to look away from the firearm immediately after firing, which can negatively impact shot grouping and accuracy, especially in defensive situations.

Quick Summary

Improving your gun shooting follow-through is essential for accuracy. The USCCA recommends a drill focusing on reacquiring the front sight immediately after each shot. This practice prevents common errors like looking away too soon, which disrupts your sight picture and negatively impacts shot grouping.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Topic
  2. 00:14Load and Make Ready
  3. 00:26Stance, Grip, and Sight Alignment
  4. 00:37First Single Shot Drill
  5. 01:01Reacquiring Sights
  6. 01:04Two Round Drill
  7. 01:21Low Ready Position
  8. 01:42Second Two Round Drill
  9. 02:04Drill Summary and Benefits
  10. 02:36Correcting Common Shooting Errors
  11. 03:05Conclusion and Safety Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most important aspect of follow-through in shooting?

The most crucial element of follow-through is maintaining sight alignment and focus on the front sight after the shot is fired. This involves reacquiring the front sight immediately and keeping it visible, rather than looking away to see where the round impacted.

How does practicing follow-through improve shooting accuracy?

Practicing follow-through helps improve accuracy by conditioning the shooter to maintain a stable platform and consistent sight picture. It prevents the common mistake of breaking the shot by looking away too soon, which can cause the firearm to move and disrupt the intended point of aim.

What common mistake do shooters make regarding follow-through?

A frequent error is the urge to immediately look over the top of the firearm to see the target's reaction to the shot. This premature movement disrupts the sight picture and can lead to a loss of accuracy, especially in rapid-fire or defensive situations.

What is the USCCA's recommended drill for improving follow-through?

The USCCA recommends a drill where shooters fire a single round, then immediately reacquire the front sight. This is then progressed to firing two rounds, with reacquisition of the front sight after each shot, reinforcing the habit of maintaining focus.

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