How To Shoot Faster With Mike Glover

Published on December 17, 2018
Duration: 4:36

Mike Glover, founder of FieldCraft Survival and former Special Forces operator, details techniques for achieving faster pistol draws at 15 yards. He emphasizes body alignment, utilizing a Safariland ALS holster, and leveraging shot timers to establish performance baselines. Glover highlights the critical trade-off between draw speed and accuracy, advocating for controlled draws to ensure hits while pushing personal speed limits.

Quick Summary

Mike Glover, founder of FieldCraft Survival, teaches fast pistol draw techniques emphasizing body alignment and a 0.5-second goal. He stresses the importance of shot timers for establishing performance baselines and advises balancing speed with accuracy, suggesting a slightly slower, controlled draw improves hit probability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Alignment and Point Shooting
  2. 01:46Draw Speed Drills
  3. 03:01Performance Baselines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal draw time Mike Glover aims for?

Mike Glover aims for a sub-second draw time, ideally around 0.5 seconds, when practicing fast shooting techniques from a Safariland ALS holster at 15 yards.

How does Mike Glover balance speed and accuracy in his shooting technique?

Glover emphasizes understanding the trade-off; he notes that slowing down by a tenth of a second can significantly improve reliability and allow for a better sight picture, suggesting controlled draws for repeatable hits.

What tools are recommended for practicing fast pistol draws?

Mike Glover recommends using a shot timer and a reactive target to establish performance baselines, measure draw times accurately, and build confidence in tactical abilities.

What type of holster does Mike Glover use and recommend for fast draws?

Mike Glover utilizes and demonstrates the Safariland ALS (Automatic Locking System) holster, an Outside the Waistband (OWB) model known for its secure retention and efficient draw capability.

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