The F.A.S.T. - The First Two Shots

This video demonstrates a basic pistol shooting drill focusing on draw speed and reload execution, as performed by Esai Givens. While lacking a formal shot timer, the drill highlights the importance of consistent practice for improving draw times and handling reloads, even with minor fumbles. The content offers practical insights for intermediate shooters looking to refine their fundamental skills on the range.

This video challenges the common firearms industry belief that speed and accuracy are mutually exclusive. It argues that efficiency, not just smoothness, should be the primary goal in shooting. The instructor emphasizes that a fast, accurate shot, even if not perfectly smooth, is superior to a slow, precise shot that takes too long.

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical focuses on 'overdeveloping your index' through a precision shooting drill. The instructor emphasizes drawing the firearm and stopping it on a small, 1-inch black paster with a target reaction time of 0.8 seconds. The goal is to build extreme precision in the draw stroke and sight alignment, enabling faster and more accurate shots when a larger target like an A-zone is presented. The drill pushes shooters to their limits to enhance hand speed and efficiency, even if it means not achieving a perfect 'stop dot' at faster speeds.

This video from Classic Firearms features Daniel Richardson of Richardson Precision and Training demonstrating and instructing on concealed carry techniques, specifically focusing on efficient garment clearance and draw strokes from appendix carry. The training emphasizes improving draw-to-first-shot speed through methodical practice of clearance techniques, dry-fire drills, and live-fire exercises, highlighting how efficiency in defeating concealment directly translates to faster times. Several clearance methods are presented, including the C-Grip, Sneaky Pee, and Judo Chop, allowing viewers to find what works best for their attire and carry style.

This video details a pistol combat reload drill designed to test manipulation skills under pressure. The drill emphasizes the importance of proper grip and slide manipulation after a reload, as the first shot is often the most inaccurate. The instructor highlights that a combat reload involves a slide-locked-to-the-rear scenario, requiring specific actions to get the slide forward before re-engaging the target.

This video demonstrates a pistol presentation drill focused on drawing and firing a single accurate shot from the holster under time pressure. The instructor emphasizes the critical importance of establishing a master grip on the firearm immediately upon drawing, as the first shot is often the most difficult to make accurately due to haste. The drill is designed to test the shooter's ability to perform this fundamental skill under stress.

This video demonstrates a high-level Bill Drill from concealment, executed by Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project in an impressive 1.91 seconds. It highlights the importance of a clean draw stroke, effective recoil management, and precise trigger control when shooting a red-dot equipped handgun. The drill emphasizes speed and accuracy at close range, showcasing advanced shooting techniques.

This guide, based on instruction from expert Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project, debunks the myth that a high bore axis on pistols like the Sig Sauer P320 inherently leads to uncontrollable recoil. It emphasizes that proper recoil management is primarily achieved through effective support hand engagement and grip, rather than being dictated by the bore axis height or beavertail design. The video demonstrates that with correct technique, firearms often criticized for their bore axis can shoot remarkably flat.

Scott Jedlinski, demonstrating high authority and expertise, emphasizes the critical role of the support hand in recoil control. Through live-fire demonstrations, he illustrates how a proper support hand grip, positioned high and applying inward pressure, significantly reduces muzzle flip, even surpassing the firing hand's contribution. This technique is crucial for advanced shooters seeking to maintain a flat shooting platform.

This guide details a training drill focused on improving red dot acquisition during the firearm draw, as instructed by Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. It emphasizes correcting inefficient movements and building subconscious competence through high-speed practice and self-analysis. The drill is designed for intermediate shooters looking to enhance their speed and accuracy with red dot optics.