Recoil Confirmation Drill

Published on July 19, 2025
Duration: 7:36

This drill, demonstrated by Hwansik Kim, focuses on confirming recoil management while varying the visual confirmation required before firing subsequent shots. It includes specific par times and group size goals for different confirmation levels, applicable to both red dot and iron sight users. The drill emphasizes shooting speed, accuracy, and understanding the feedback loop of recoil.

Quick Summary

The Recoil Confirmation Drill is a firearms training exercise at five yards using three pasters on a target. It focuses on improving recoil management and shooting speed across three confirmation levels with specific split time and group size goals for both red dot and iron sight shooters.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Recoil Confirmation Drill
  2. 00:07Drill Setup: Target and Pasters
  3. 00:22Drill Procedure: Starting Position & String 1
  4. 00:35String 1: Physical Speed and Predictive Pair
  5. 00:57String 2: Left Charlie Paster and Confirmation
  6. 01:13Red Dot vs. Iron Sight Confirmation 2
  7. 01:35String 3: Right Charlie Paster and Stabilization
  8. 01:46Iron Sight Focus for Confirmation 3
  9. 02:00Drill Focus: Recoil Management & Confirmation
  10. 02:11Drill Goals: Timing and Splits
  11. 02:47Drill Goals: Group Size
  12. 03:03Demonstration: Iron Sight Shooting
  13. 03:29Confirmation 1: Iron Sight Results
  14. 04:01Confirmation 2: Iron Sight Results
  15. 04:26Confirmation 3: Iron Sight Results
  16. 04:43Demonstration: Red Dot Shooting
  17. 04:56Confirmation 1: Red Dot Results
  18. 05:23Confirmation 2: Red Dot Results
  19. 05:47Confirmation 3: Red Dot Results
  20. 06:02Analysis: Over-Confirmation with Red Dot
  21. 06:33Target Comparison: Iron Sight vs. Red Dot
  22. 07:15Accuracy Differences and Confirmation Levels
  23. 07:29Choosing the Right Confirmation Level

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Recoil Confirmation Drill?

The Recoil Confirmation Drill is a firearms training exercise designed to improve recoil management and shooting speed while varying the visual confirmation required before firing. It involves shooting multiple strings at different target zones with specific timing and accuracy goals.

What are the target setup and distances for the Recoil Confirmation Drill?

The drill uses one target placed at five yards. It requires three pasters: one in the center of the Alpha zone and two in the center of the Charlie zones, with contrasting colors recommended for visibility.

What are the recommended split times for the Recoil Confirmation Drill?

For Confirmation 1, aim for splits under 0.2 seconds (ideally 15-20ms). Confirmation 2 targets 25-30ms, and Confirmation 3 aims for 50-60ms, reflecting increasing visual confirmation requirements.

What are the accuracy goals for the Recoil Confirmation Drill?

Confirmation 1 aims for all shots in the Alpha zone. Confirmation 2 targets a 2-3 inch group, and Confirmation 3 aims for a 1-2 inch group, all at five yards.

How do red dot sights and iron sights differ in this drill?

Red dot shooters confirm stabilization of the dot. Iron sight shooters use the fiber optic front sight for Confirmation 2 and focus on sight alignment just before firing for Confirmation 3, maintaining target focus.

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