Target focus on multiple targets

This video challenges the perceived divide between competitive and tactical shooting, arguing that both disciplines share the core goal of accurate and fast target engagement. Instruction from an experienced shooter emphasizes that principles learned in competitive shooting, such as precise aiming and speed, are directly transferable to tactical situations. The key takeaway is to integrate marksmanship and tactical training, avoiding pigeonholing one's practice to a single application.

Ben Stoeger, an expert firearms instructor, details the components and purpose of standard shooting tests. These tests are designed as tools for individual skill development, emphasizing complex drills like position changes and convoluted engagement orders to build proficiency beyond simple target acquisition. Stoeger highlights that the goal is self-improvement, not just external rewards, and that high scores reflect significant dedication and training.

This YouTube video, titled "Trigger Control," is a full-length instructional offering from GBRS GROUP, exclusively available on their Patreon. The description directs viewers to join their Patreon for exclusive content and perks, and also provides links to the GBRS GROUP website and their various social media channels across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. The video's focus on "Trigger Control" suggests it's an in-depth training session on a fundamental shooting skill.

This YouTube video from the Three of Seven Project, titled "The Proving Ground | Are You Ready?", offers viewers an insight into their training program. It encourages potential participants to consider training with them and provides a direct link to apply. The description also includes links to support the project through Patreon and purchase merchandise from their store. The video aims to provide motivation and showcase what training at 'The Proving Ground' entails, suggesting a focus on physical and potentially tactical preparedness.

Instruction from Ben Stoeger, a recognized expert in practical shooting, details ideal training volumes and effective practice methodologies. Stoeger emphasizes focused repetition on a limited number of drills per session to maximize learning and skill development, even when ammo is scarce. He also recommends specific training resources for shooters looking to improve.

This video, featuring competitive shooter Ben Stoeger, explores the necessity of high-volume live fire for achieving elite proficiency. Stoeger argues that while dry fire is crucial and can lead to Grand Master status, competitive success at the national level often requires significant live ammunition expenditure (20,000-40,000 rounds/year) to achieve marginal gains and build confidence. He emphasizes that dry fire is more efficient for specific drills, but a combination of both is optimal.

This video highlights a critical firearm malfunction where the magazine drops during firing, indicating a potential issue with the magazine catch or frame interface. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, demonstrates professional handling of the malfunction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mechanical failures promptly. The firearm in question is a customized Shadow Systems MR920.

This video demonstrates a critical uncommanded discharge incident with a Sig Sauer P320 during a holstering procedure. The footage, analyzed by expert Ben Stoeger, highlights the importance of firearm safety and mechanical reliability, showing the discharge occurring without the shooter's finger on the trigger. It serves as a stark reminder of potential risks even during routine actions.

Ben Stoeger debunks common red dot sight misconceptions, emphasizing that 'finding the dot' and 'blooming' indicate a misunderstanding of optic mechanics. True red dot use requires focusing on the target, not the dot itself. Stoeger suggests training methods like occluding the optic to promote binocular vision and target focus, comparing this skill to trigger control which needs constant refinement.

This 15-minute dry fire program by Ben Stoeger focuses on refining fundamental shooting skills through deliberate practice. It covers slow-motion draws, varied draw techniques including lateral movement, and meticulous reload mechanics. The program progresses to advanced drills like strong-hand/weak-hand reloads and positional shooting from a kneeling stance, emphasizing precision over speed initially.