The Relationship between Aiming and Trigger Control with Brian Zins

Published on January 30, 2018
Duration: 4:46

Instruction from 12-time NRA Pistol Champion Brian Zins on the critical relationship between aiming and trigger control. He emphasizes that shooting is a hand-eye coordination skill and that trigger control should be a continuous action, merged with aiming, to avoid sight bounce. This technique is crucial for precision pistol shooting.

Quick Summary

Brian Zins, a 12-time NRA Pistol Champion, teaches that shooting is a hand-eye coordination skill. He emphasizes merging aiming and trigger control into one continuous action, aligning sights as the trigger is pulled to avoid 'sight bounce' caused by interrupted trigger control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Aiming & Trigger Control
  2. 00:08Shooting as Hand-Eye Coordination
  3. 01:30The Purpose of the Trigger
  4. 02:31Types of Trigger Control
  5. 03:16Merging Aiming and Trigger Control

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fundamental principle of shooting according to Brian Zins?

Brian Zins explains that shooting is fundamentally a hand-eye coordination skill. The shooter's finger action is a direct reaction to what their eye perceives through the sights, regardless of the sighting system used.

How should aiming and trigger control be performed together?

Aiming and trigger control should be merged into a single, continuous action. Shooters should align their sights as they are pulling the trigger, rather than waiting for a perfectly still sight picture before initiating the squeeze.

What is 'interrupted trigger control' and why is it detrimental?

Interrupted trigger control involves stopping and then restarting the trigger squeeze. This is considered 'wrong' because the cessation and resumption of pressure cause the firearm's sights to bounce, negatively impacting shot accuracy.

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