Tips for Being a Better Firearms Instructor

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, emphasizes the critical role of dry firing in improving pistol accuracy. He details a specific drill focusing on trigger control, grip, and driving the pistol with chest muscles. The core principle is to practice live-fire techniques during dry fire to build muscle memory and identify issues like 'bobbles' in the sight system, ultimately leading to better control and accuracy.

This guide details how to use the HTS Dry-Fire Bullet Insert to improve handgun accuracy by refining trigger control. The insert aids in achieving a proper grip, controlling the weapon, and executing a slow, deliberate trigger press. By practicing with the insert, shooters can better understand trigger travel and identify issues like 'bobbling' during the press, leading to more consistent shot placement. Instruction is provided by John G. Johnson, an experienced firearms instructor.

This video introduces the 'X-Drill,' a simple yet effective training exercise designed to build confidence and improve handgun accuracy. The drill emphasizes maintaining proper shooting fundamentals, including stance, grip, and trigger control, while focusing on follow-through and trusting the shot's impact without visually checking it immediately. By analyzing shot placement on 'X' targets, shooters can identify and correct specific weaknesses, such as over- or under-torquing the weapon or trigger creep.

This video introduces a four-week "Master Your Handgun" online masterclass designed to address common shooting inaccuracies and build confidence. Instructor John G. Johnson outlines 10 key problems the class will solve, including inconsistent accuracy, flinching, poor stance, and lack of confidence. The course emphasizes foundational skills like grip, stance, trigger control, and sight alignment through live coaching, drills, and feedback.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, addresses the common issue of shooting low and left with handguns. He explains that this inaccuracy stems from a combination of factors including grip, stance, trigger control, and sight picture. To help shooters diagnose and solve these problems, he has developed a Master Series ebook titled 'Why Do I Shoot Low and Left,' which is available for $9.99 and includes corresponding videos on his YouTube channel.

Dustin from Guns of the West provides recommended black powder charges for various cap and ball revolvers, categorizing them by size and caliber. He advises on specific grain amounts for pocket (.31 caliber), belt (.36 caliber), holster (.44 caliber), and large 'horse' pistols (Walker/Dragoon), emphasizing that his recommendations often exceed manufacturer's lower suggestions for better performance. The video also touches on the use of paper cartridges.

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.