Live From The Range Basic Pistol Class with Ms. Hilary My Sons Better Half

Published on September 13, 2023
Duration: 68:21

This video provides a comprehensive guide to fundamental pistol shooting techniques, focusing on proper grip, trigger control, and sight alignment. Instructor John G. Johnson demonstrates how to achieve a stable shooting stance, a secure two-handed grip, and a controlled trigger press for improved accuracy. The instruction is geared towards beginners, emphasizing safety and building confidence for defensive shooting scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Drill of the Week
  2. 01:01Welcome and Guest Introduction
  3. 02:07Firearms Instructor Introduction
  4. 03:10Drill of the Week: Controlled Pair
  5. 04:57Range Safety Rules
  6. 05:54Introducing Miss Hillary
  7. 07:00Firearm: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus
  8. 07:47Understanding Bullet Trajectory
  9. 08:09Sight Alignment: Six O'Clock Hold
  10. 10:41Magazine Loading Technique
  11. 13:14Proper Pistol Grip Technique
  12. 16:33Trigger Engagement: Press vs. Pull
  13. 18:15Using Pecs for Weapon Control
  14. 19:47Shooting Stance Fundamentals
  15. 21:04Sight Picture and Alignment Recap
  16. 22:03Guest Returns and Grip Refinement
  17. 23:11Magazine Loading Practice
  18. 24:09Grip Adjustment and Safety Check
  19. 25:30Stance and Foundation Review
  20. 26:04First Shots and Trigger Press
  21. 27:33Shooting Cycle and Trigger Discipline
  22. 28:33Importance of Consistent System
  23. 29:01Reloading and Slide Rack Practice
  24. 30:29Safe Firearm Handling and Magazine Drop
  25. 31:11Review of First Grouping
  26. 32:24Grip and Stance Practice
  27. 33:13Ejection Port Malfunction Discussion
  28. 34:01Trigger Creep and Grip Pressure
  29. 34:43Grip Strength and Control
  30. 35:11Completing the Shooting System
  31. 36:36Final Reload and Grip Check
  32. 37:42Switching Targets: Moving to 5 Yards
  33. 38:03Paper Plate Drill: Faster Cadence
  34. 38:40Shooting Cadence: 1-2-3
  35. 39:11Defensive Accuracy vs. Bullseyes
  36. 40:25Instructor's Stapler Accuracy Analogy
  37. 41:08Magazine Loading and Weapon Pickup
  38. 41:27Faster Cadence Shooting Practice
  39. 41:51Firearm Placement and Pickup Technique
  40. 43:03Handgun Model: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus Specs
  41. 44:05Trigger Feel Comparison: Shield Plus vs. Taurus/Glock
  42. 45:37Feedback on Faster Shooting
  43. 46:00Driving the Weapon and Control
  44. 46:39Magazine Loading and Slide Rack
  45. 47:09Cadence Shooting Practice
  46. 48:04Slide Lock Confirmation and Safety
  47. 49:34Moving to Longer Distance
  48. 50:02Camera and Membership Discussion
  49. 51:01Concentration at Distance
  50. 52:50Firearm Placement and Pickup Critique
  51. 53:03Marrying Weapon and Eye: Shooting Left/Right
  52. 53:38Magazine Loading and Chin Adjustment
  53. 54:44Final Practice Session
  54. 55:23Slide Lock Check and Empty Magazine Assumption
  55. 56:06Review of Shooting Performance
  56. 56:54Faster Shooting Practice
  57. 57:36Shot Count and Confidence Building
  58. 58:05Confidence and Competence for Women
  59. 58:37Defensive Accuracy Focus
  60. 58:45Final Cadence Shooting
  61. 59:09Systematic Weapon Pickup and Grip
  62. 59:53Shooting Speed vs. Accuracy
  63. 60:15Evaluating Shot Placement
  64. 61:02Tunnel Vision and Muscle Memory
  65. 61:46Duplicating Training and Proficiency
  66. 62:26Pushing Distance and Head Shots
  67. 62:46Six O'Clock Hold and Chin Adjustment
  68. 63:21Magazine Loading and Six Shots
  69. 63:52Final Practice and Trigger Press
  70. 64:40Instructor's Pride and Hugs
  71. 65:01Concluding Remarks and Training Offers
  72. 66:40Call to Action: Sharing and Subscribing
  73. 68:12Outro Music

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