Stop chasing perfect sights

Published on March 9, 2026
Duration: 0:30

This guide, from an expert firearms instructor, explains the concept of 'Confirmation 3' aiming and why it's often detrimental in performance shooting. It emphasizes adopting a 'good enough' sight picture for speed and prioritizing reactive shooting for targets beyond 7-10 yards to improve efficiency in competition and tactical scenarios. The instruction is practical and directly applicable to improving shooting speed and effectiveness.

Quick Summary

In performance shooting, striving for 'Confirmation 3' (a perfect sight picture) is often a losing strategy due to the time required. Expert instructors advise adopting a 'good enough' sight picture for speed and prioritizing reactive shooting for targets beyond 7-10 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Understanding Confirmation 3 Aiming
  2. 00:07Confirmation 3 in Performance Shooting
  3. 00:20Performance Shooting Sight Picture Strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Confirmation 3' in firearms aiming?

'Confirmation 3' represents the highest level of aiming precision, requiring a perfectly stabilized sight picture. It's typically used for zeroing a firearm or for shots demanding extreme accuracy, but is often too slow for dynamic shooting scenarios.

Why is 'Confirmation 3' a losing strategy in performance shooting?

In performance shooting, the time needed to achieve 'Confirmation 3' – stopping, stabilizing, and acquiring a perfect sight picture – is often prohibitive. Speed and reactive engagement are prioritized over absolute precision for most targets.

What sight picture should be used for performance shooting?

For performance shooting, especially beyond 7-10 yards, a 'good enough' sight picture is recommended. The focus should be on reactive shooting, acquiring a usable sight picture quickly to engage targets efficiently rather than waiting for perfection.

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