The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem

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 emphasizes the synergistic relationship between dry fire and live fire training, particularly in the context of rising ammunition costs. Instructor Ben Stoeger advocates for consistent, focused dry fire practice to build fundamental skills like grip, trigger control, and sight alignment. He stresses that live fire should be viewed as a diagnostic tool to inform and validate dry fire efforts, rather than solely focusing on results. By integrating these methods, shooters can maximize their skill development even with limited ammunition.

Joel Park, an expert firearms instructor, addresses viewer frustration in shooting by emphasizing analysis over criticism. He details how to diagnose issues like low-left groups by focusing on firing hand pressure and trigger control, advocating for recreating flaws in dry fire and isolating the index finger's movement. Park stresses that consistent, structured practice with breaks and varied drills is key to improvement, rather than simply expending more ammunition.

This guide, based on instruction from Joel Park, focuses on improving accuracy with steel targets in shooting competitions. It details common errors like 'hopers' and 'hand clamping,' and provides actionable training drills such as near-far transitions and designated target practice. The core principle emphasized is the discipline of waiting for proper sight alignment before firing, crucial for consistent hits on steel.

This guide details a technique for engaging spinner targets with a shotgun, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor from Farewell Firearms Training. The strategy focuses on precise shot placement to maximize leverage and ensure a hit, even on moving targets. It emphasizes quick execution and maintaining good shooting structure under pressure, drawing on experience from competitive shooting disciplines like 3-Gun and IPSC.

This video provides essential drills for new pistol shooters, focusing on fundamental techniques to improve speed and accuracy. Instructors Nick Young and Joel Park detail the 'One Shot Return' drill to teach precise sight recovery and the 'Doubles' drill for rapid fire pairs, emphasizing analysis of shot groups to identify common errors like muzzle dip or excessive trigger finger manipulation. They also introduce the concept of building firearm index for faster target acquisition.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.