Up, Look and Press Drill | Jason Burton

Published on November 7, 2016
Duration: 3:04

This video details the 'Up, Look, and Press' drill, a fundamental training exercise for rifle manipulation and accuracy, as demonstrated by Jason Burton. The drill emphasizes bringing the rifle to a ready state, engaging the target, and executing a single, precise shot with attention to trigger reset and safety. It's presented as a valuable technique for home defense scenarios, highlighting the rifle's advantages over handguns.

Quick Summary

The 'Up, Look, and Press' drill is a firearms training exercise focusing on safely bringing a rifle to bear, acquiring a sight picture, and executing a single, accurate shot. It emphasizes trigger control, trigger reset, and safety re-engagement, making it valuable for home defense proficiency.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to SAINT Rifle for Home Defense
  2. 01:00Explaining the Up, Look, and Press Drill Mechanics
  3. 01:22Single-Shot Demonstration & Trigger Reset
  4. 02:20Two-Shot Variation Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Up, Look, and Press' drill?

The 'Up, Look, and Press' drill is a firearms training exercise where a shooter starts from a low-ready position, brings their rifle up, disengages the safety, acquires a sight picture, and fires a single shot, focusing on trigger control and safety re-engagement.

Why is the 'Up, Look, and Press' drill useful for home defense?

This drill enhances proficiency in quickly and safely presenting a rifle, acquiring a sight picture, and executing an accurate shot. It reinforces crucial safety habits and trigger manipulation, which are vital in high-stress home defense situations.

What are key safety points emphasized in the 'Up, Look, and Press' drill?

Key safety points include starting with the safety engaged, disengaging it only when ready to fire, re-engaging it after the shot, and maintaining proper finger discipline off the trigger when not actively shooting.

What rifle is featured in the 'Up, Look, and Press' drill demonstration?

The video features the Springfield Armory SAINT rifle, highlighted for its effectiveness in home defense due to its superior stopping power compared to handguns.

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