Smash Your Trigger

This drill, the 'One Shot Exit Drill,' focuses on precise single shots followed by immediate movement to a new position. It emphasizes efficient target acquisition, recoil management, and visual transition. The instructor highlights common mistakes like focusing on recoil instead of the bullet's exit and tensing up during movement, advocating for relaxed shoulders and leg-driven stops. The drill progresses from one shot to two shots for application in multiple-shot scenarios.

This video addresses a common issue in competitive shooting: dropping points due to rushed target transitions. The instructor emphasizes that the problem often stems from not visually confirming shots and moving the gun too quickly. The core technique involves dry-firing with a deliberate pause on each target, focusing on the sight's position and ensuring both shots are completed before transitioning. This method aims to build better habits without sacrificing speed in live fire.

This video demonstrates three essential firearm training drills: the Ball and Dummy drill to identify and correct flinching, the White Paper drill to build trust in sight alignment and trigger control without a defined target, and one-handed shooting drills to prepare for scenarios where a support hand may be injured or unavailable. The instructor emphasizes controlled trigger presses, proper grip, and consistent sight alignment across all drills.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, emphasizes the critical importance of 'follow-through' in shooting accuracy. He explains that many shooters ruin their shots by lifting their head or dropping their arms immediately after firing to see the impact. This fundamental technique involves maintaining sight alignment and keeping the pistol level after the shot breaks, preventing inconsistency and low impacts. Practicing drills like the 'pause drill' can help develop this essential skill.

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 provides instruction on fundamental shooting techniques, focusing on proper trigger control and stance. The instructor emphasizes a slow, deliberate trigger press to the 'wall' and then a smooth release, while also advising against anticipating recoil. Stance adjustments, including leaning forward and bending knees, are demonstrated to improve stability and manage recoil effectively. The importance of efficient magazine changes is also highlighted.

This video from TREX ARMORY, featuring Lucas Botkin, critiques the trend of over-accessorizing firearms, particularly the Sig Sauer MCX. It highlights how excessive attachments can lead to impractical setups, especially for users who engage in high-volume training. The discussion focuses on the heat transfer issues associated with aluminum foregrips and the potential redundancy of certain mounting solutions.

This video from TREX ARMS focuses on maximizing value when purchasing an AR-15, emphasizing performance per dollar spent over simply choosing the cheapest option. Instructor Brandon highlights key components like upper receivers, lower parts kits, triggers, and optics, recommending specific brands and configurations that offer the best balance of cost and capability. The discussion covers different AR-15 roles (CQBR, SPR, GPR) and illustrates the concept of diminishing returns in firearm component upgrades.

This guide details the assembly of a budget-friendly AR-15 rifle, focusing on cost-effective component selection without compromising core functionality. The build prioritizes investment in critical parts like the barrel and BCG while saving on furniture and lower receivers. It highlights performance data, including accuracy with various ammunition types and the impact of heat on sustained fire accuracy.

This video provides a critical review of a $220 Chinese clone of the Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II. Lucas Botkin, an established firearms industry influencer, details the clone's significant performance shortcomings, including poor illumination, turret wobble, point-of-impact shift, and failure to hold zero under recoil. The review emphasizes that the clone is a poor value compared to the genuine article or even quality red dot sights.