Practical Shooting After Dark EP 57

Published on July 11, 2019
Duration: 40:29

This episode of Practical Shooting After Dark features Ben Stoeger and Joel Park discussing competitive shooting experiences and training. They delve into Joel's participation in two section matches, the challenges of shooting in extreme heat, and Ben's recent focus on limited division shooting. A significant portion is dedicated to addressing a viewer's flinch issue, with expert advice emphasizing the importance of accurate dry fire practice and a specific trigger control speed drill to diagnose and correct anticipation.

Quick Summary

If you flinch only during live fire, your dry fire practice is likely not accurate. Use the 'trigger control at speed' drill: upon hearing a cue, immediately pull the trigger as fast as possible. This exposes recoil anticipation by showing front sight movement, allowing you to correct the flinch by focusing on a stable hand.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guest Welcome
  2. 01:30Sean's Background and Brisbane Club
  3. 05:00Joel's Two Section Matches Experience
  4. 08:00Ben's Limited Division Focus
  5. 10:00The 'Troll' and Ben's Surprise Appearance
  6. 13:00Match Conditions: Heat and Difficulty
  7. 16:00Observations on Limited Division Shooting
  8. 19:00Recoil and Gun Handling in Limited
  9. 21:00New IPSC Electronic Scoring System (ESS)
  10. 25:00Critique of ESS vs. PractiScore
  11. 27:00Viewer Question: Flinch in Live Fire Only
  12. 29:00Expert Advice: Dry Fire Accuracy and Trigger Control Speed Drill

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I fix a flinch that only occurs during live fire shooting?

If you only flinch during live fire and not dry fire, your dry fire practice isn't accurately simulating live conditions. Focus on performing dry fire drills, like the 'trigger control at speed' drill, with the same intensity and immediate trigger press as you would under live fire to expose and correct the anticipation.

What is the 'trigger control at speed' drill for flinching?

The 'trigger control at speed' drill involves pointing your firearm at a target, waiting for an audible cue (like a beep), and then immediately pulling the trigger as fast as possible. This drill helps expose recoil anticipation by showing any movement of the front sight during the rapid trigger press.

Is shooting limited division with a higher capacity magazine less accurate?

Not necessarily. Even when shooting aggressively in limited division, ingrained training for accuracy often results in a high percentage of A-zone hits. The capacity itself doesn't inherently reduce accuracy, and stage design often mitigates the advantage of extra rounds.

What are the main differences between IPSC's new ESS and PractiScore?

The ESS is a new IPSC-developed electronic scoring system, while PractiScore is a widely adopted third-party platform. ESS aims for official IPSC integration but is currently less user-friendly and slower than PractiScore, which offers robust features and established infrastructure for match management and scoring.

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