Top 3 Drills To Become A Better Shooter

This drill, the 'One Shot Exit Drill,' focuses on precise single shots followed by immediate movement to a new position. It emphasizes efficient target acquisition, recoil management, and visual transition. The instructor highlights common mistakes like focusing on recoil instead of the bullet's exit and tensing up during movement, advocating for relaxed shoulders and leg-driven stops. The drill progresses from one shot to two shots for application in multiple-shot scenarios.

This entry synthesizes Ben Stoeger's insights on standard shooting tests, emphasizing their role as tools for individual skill development rather than mere reward systems. Stoeger, an expert instructor, details the components of these tests, including position changes and complex engagement orders, explaining their purpose in preparing shooters for practical scenarios. He highlights performance expectations and differentiates competition shooting from real-world applications, stressing safety and effective practice as key for class participation.

This drill focuses on efficient transitions between shooting positions (standing, kneeling, prone) while emphasizing the proper use of magnification adjustment on a Low-Powered Variable Optic (LPVO). The instructor highlights the importance of working the magnification control during the prone transition and engaging targets from various angles, including over-the-shoulder shots.

This video details the 'Rifle Pistol El Presidente' drill, an advanced tactical training exercise. It modifies the classic El Presidente pistol drill by adding a rifle component, requiring participants to rapidly engage multiple targets with a rifle before transitioning to a pistol for a second engagement. The drill emphasizes speed, accuracy, and smooth transitions under a strict time limit, testing a shooter's ability to manage multiple firearms and engage targets effectively in a dynamic scenario.

This video details the 'Check Drill,' an advanced firearms training exercise designed to integrate pistol and rifle skills under pressure. It emphasizes the critical combat scenario where a rifle may become inoperable, requiring a swift transition to a pistol, followed by the ability to quickly re-establish the rifle as the primary weapon. The drill highlights the importance of safe pistol re-holstering and efficient rifle reloads, simulating real-world tactical engagements.

This video details a combat rifle reload drill designed to test a shooter's ability to quickly and efficiently replace an empty magazine under pressure. The drill emphasizes building muscle memory for gear placement and performing the reload from various ready positions, culminating in re-acquiring the target for a follow-up shot within a strict time limit.

This guide outlines a five-exercise functional fitness routine from Blake Ritterhoff of the '3 of 7 Project', emphasizing no-gym exercises essential for athletes and warriors. It details pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, burpees, and squats with specific rep and frequency recommendations, along with recovery nutrition advice. The instruction is direct and motivational, presented by an experienced fitness professional focused on tactical readiness.

This video features Chad Wright discussing his experience on the Joe Rogan Experience. He highlights Joe Rogan's hospitality, the opportunity to share his personal testimony and faith, and the positive reception of the podcast episode. Wright also introduces his company, the 3 of 7 Project, a training company and podcast.

This video pits a former Navy SEAL, Chadd Wright, against a civilian shooter, Blake, in a H.O.R.S.E. style rifle competition. The drills test speed, precision, and positional shooting across various distances. Despite Chadd's SEAL training, Blake's civilian proficiency leads to a very close match, highlighting that skill can rival extensive training.

This guide outlines five essential firearms recommended by an expert instructor for diverse applications including hunting, self-defense, and sport shooting. The selection prioritizes reliability, common calibers like 9mm and .308 Win, and versatility, featuring the Glock 19, Remington Model 700, Ruger 10/22, Mossberg 835, and Colt AR-15. The advice emphasizes practical firearm choices for any mission.