How to know if your dryfire is wrong

This video features Ben Stoeger, a recognized expert in competitive shooting, discussing fundamental handgun techniques. He emphasizes the importance of grip stability and proper sight picture over potentially destabilizing cues like pointing thumbs. Stoeger advises focusing on a precise visual point on the target and allowing the body to naturally align with it, a method he learned from figures like Matt Pranka. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of different training methods and the common pitfalls in firearms instruction found online.

This video demonstrates the PSTG Standards drill, a competitive shooting exercise performed by Ben Stoeger. It showcases rapid target engagement, efficient combat reloads using extended magazines, and precise scoring. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and smooth weapon manipulation, culminating in a score review. Instruction is provided from an expert competitive shooter's perspective.

This video critiques the advice of a social media personality regarding point shooting with red dot sights. The instructor emphasizes that effective red dot shooting involves focusing on the target, bringing the gun to the eyeline, and confirming sight alignment, even at close distances. He argues that relying solely on point shooting without sight confirmation is a disservice to new shooters and can lead to accountability issues, especially under stress.

This video critiques a common misconception about red dot sight usage, emphasizing that well-trained shooters focus on the target and superimpose the dot, rather than actively searching for it. It advocates for a consistent grip and index to ensure the dot appears where intended, promoting a target-focused shooting methodology.

This video demonstrates the Criss Cross Drill, an advanced handgun training exercise focusing on rapid target transitions and efficient movement. The drill involves engaging multiple targets from different positions, emphasizing speed and accuracy. The operator, equipped with tactical gear including a plate carrier and drop-leg holster, showcases proficient manipulation and reloading techniques, highlighting the utility of accessories like red dot sights and weapon lights.

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor from Tenicor, addresses the proper application of trigger prep in shooting. While trigger prep is acknowledged as a useful technique, the video emphasizes that relying on it for every shot at all distances is characteristic of beginner-level shooting. The core instruction focuses on developing a smooth, consistent, and rapid trigger pull that minimizes gun movement, which is essential for accuracy, especially at longer ranges. The speaker highlights common issues stemming from gun movement during the trigger pull and encourages shooters to progress beyond constant trigger prepping.

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.