Three "Bullet" Drill | Shotgun Tips with Gil Ash

This video details the 'Three Bullet Drill,' a training exercise developed by Gil and Vicki Ash of OSP Shooting School. The drill uses shotgun shells as visual cues to train shooters to maintain focus on the target while correctly mounting their shotgun in their peripheral vision. It emphasizes proper gun mount and eye discipline for both right- and left-handed shooters engaging crossing targets.

Quick Summary

The 'Three Bullet Drill,' taught by Gil and Vicki Ash, uses three shotgun shells as visual aids. It trains shooters to maintain focus on the target (center shell) while mounting the gun on the correct lead marker (side shell) using peripheral vision.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shotgun Tips with Gil & Vicki Ash
  2. 00:16The Three Bullet Drill Explained
  3. 00:46Right-Handed Shooter: Left-to-Right Target
  4. 01:17Right-Handed Shooter: Right-to-Left Target
  5. 01:36Left-Handed Shooters & Drill Goal
  6. 02:06Gil Ash Demonstration (Empty Gun)
  7. 03:06Conclusion & Resources (wheretoshoot.org)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Three Bullet Drill' for shotguns?

The 'Three Bullet Drill' uses three shotgun shells as markers to train shooters to maintain focus on the target while mounting their shotgun in their peripheral vision, improving accuracy with moving targets.

How does the 'Three Bullet Drill' help improve shooting?

It trains your eyes to stay locked on the target, preventing you from looking down at the gun. This improves your ability to track and lead moving targets like clay pigeons effectively.

Who teaches the 'Three Bullet Drill'?

The drill is taught by renowned shotgun coaches Gil and Vicki Ash from OSP Shooting School, featured in this NSSF video.

What is the key technique emphasized in the 'Three Bullet Drill'?

The core technique is mounting the gun using peripheral vision, aligning it with the correct 'lead' shell marker while keeping your primary visual focus on the center 'target' shell.

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