Process vs Results

This video demonstrates a reactive sight shooting drill focused on drawing and firing six shots by reacting to the sight's movement within the target's A-zone. Instructor Ben Stoeger emphasizes not stabilizing the sight but rather connecting the eye to its movement and pulling the trigger as it enters the desired area. The drill is explained for various distances, with a focus on maintaining relaxation and reacting to visual cues like color at closer ranges.

This training progression, demonstrated by Ben Stoeger, moves from 'corrective' shooting (ensuring accuracy by pausing for sight alignment) to 'reactive' shooting (firing as sights return) and finally to 'predictive' shooting (shooting faster than conscious reaction allows). The goal is to improve firearm control and accuracy through understanding the cause-and-effect of shooting inputs at increasing speeds.

This video from Ben Stoeger, a world-class competition shooter and professional instructor, details reactive shooting techniques. Stoeger explains how to shoot based on visual cues from the red dot sight, rather than solely focusing on the target. He covers 'color confirmation' for close-range speed and 'sight stabilization' for precision, emphasizing first-shot consistency and adapting techniques to target distance.

This guide details a target transition drill taught by expert shooter Ben Stoeger, focusing on improving speed and accuracy in competitive shooting scenarios. It emphasizes visual processing, precise aiming points on steel, and allowing the firearm to follow the eyes for efficient target acquisition. The drill is designed to enhance reactive shooting and overall engagement speed, suitable for advanced shooters looking to refine their competitive performance.

This video by Ben Stoeger introduces the concepts of corrective, reactive, and predictive shooting paces. He demonstrates an aggressive double-tap training drill designed to improve speed and consistency by focusing on predictive shooting, where the shooter anticipates the gun's track back to the target after firing. The drill emphasizes aggressive pairs with deliberate assessment and re-indexing between sets.

This video addresses a common dry fire training challenge: assessing the effectiveness of target transitions without live fire feedback. The instructor emphasizes focusing on the smooth 'floating' of sights to the target and the impact of trigger press on sight stability. He advises that dry fire builds habits, and live fire is crucial for validating them, recommending a balanced approach to trigger press during dry fire drills.

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.