Yeah, I have not thought about extra movements too much. My plan has always been (Scenario Depending) I'll definitely keep on having three different phases, but I think on my phase two I would want to consider consistent travel time and what micro movements are all being made necessary or not. 1. Draw 2. Position 3. Fire
Two of my favorite firearms instructors are Bob Vogel and Travis Haley. Bob Vogel's "Bob Vogel on Grip" and Travis Haley's "Quick Tips: The Handgun Grip Pt1" and "Quick Tips: The Handgun Grip Pt2: Leverage" are *MUST-WATCH* videos here on RUclips. In those videos Mr. Vogel and Mr. Haley explain the biomechanics of your hands and arms and how to apply leverage in your grip to more effectively manage recoil and shoot fast and accurate.
I've watched a few of his videos, but he definitely wasn't the first person I heard any of this from. John Johnston (Ballistic Radio) was a huge help with all of the inefficiencies I had with my draw :)
Super helpful! I'm just starting on the shooting journey, and one of the big questions I have is about stance and arm position. From shooters I see on youtube I see locked out elbows, I see bent elbows, I see one locked, one bent elbows, and haven't figured out what's right. Your first tip was super helpful. Wondering if you're comfortable sharing who you watched for that tip?
I watched this series on Warrior Poet Society, and that's what got me started on changing my grip and arm positioning :) ruclips.net/video/n4c7JDXQOB8/видео.html
I don’t have the elbow pain issue but I am definitely going to give the rolled elbows method a try. Just testing it without shooting definitely feels stronger.
Awesome tips :) I’m going to the range on Monday and shooting my concealed carry gun for the first time and this is going to come in handy! I can already tell
Very cool. Be safe, don't be afraid to ask questions. I get students who are afraid to ask in fear of looking stupid.. there is no question to be afraid of. Have a good time
Thanks for the video, and sharing some good observations! One of the more common biomechanical glitches I see most new shooters make, (and I still struggle with myself at times) is in getting grounded into the "athletic stance" position and slightly leaning towards the target. As a smaller shooter, I definitely notice when I am leaning back or ungrounded, especially in recoil management of follow-up shots.
What helps me with my draw to avoid the scooping is, draw then bring the gun to my chest and acquire my sights with the gun close, then press out as I squeeze the trigger with the travel and shot breaks at extension. I watch alot of Warrior Poet Society training and the Tier 1 guys.
Martial arts is - in its most stripped down & basic form - simply learning what works best for you & then making it as efficient as possible. Sounds like you're off to a good start.
Great information! I struggle with positioning my support hand because I broke a Pew Pew Commandment...Thou Shalt Not Buy Before You Try 😁 Small hands doesn't automatically mean you need a sub compact.
Turtling my head instead of bring the sights to my eye with an upright posture and shooting with one eye closed instead of both eyes open were my biggest training scars to overcome. Especially when it came to shooting pistols with red dots.
This are great tips! Small details that we do while shooting even without knowing can hurt our accuracy. I did some training on grip and firearm line of sight by Canik Pro Shooter Pew Pew Tank (Frank Xu) and his techniques have increased my accuracy tremendously.👍 keep crushing it!👊
You need to shoot from your core. Watching the video now. When you hyperextend, you are taking your scapula right off your back/ribcage. The person who told you to roll your elbows out is correct, and here's the reason why. When you roll your elbows out you settle the scapula down where they belong - provided you don't hike your shoulders in the process. By keeping your scapula secured via your shoulder muscles and abdominals you give your body a solid base to shoot from. It definitely will increase your ability to strongly hold the gun. I can't imagine what that must feel like taking that force on joints that are 'going the wrong way'. I am a Pilates instructor and this just piqued my professional interest. I have an older Walther PPKS - I know all about that PPKS kiss. Newer models have a better beaver tail. P.S. keeping those shoulders down goes right along with what I wrote above. I actually see that all the time when watching videos. I am not an experiences shooter, but I am a body watcher :)
brilliant..”a way, not the way”; we’re all learning, or should be; appreciate your perspective and time sharing
Great video! Thanks!
Yeah, I have not thought about extra movements too much. My plan has always been (Scenario Depending) I'll definitely keep on having three different phases, but I think on my phase two I would want to consider consistent travel time and what micro movements are all being made necessary or not.
1. Draw
2. Position
3. Fire
Really am enjoying your videos!
Wow, good improvements!
Nice! LOL...Pretty hardcore when you have IDPA targets on your walls
Your draw looked solid in the second set of clips!!!
Great stuff! 👍
Very good closing thoughts. I too am doing what I can to progress. Thank you for sharing.
Best self training watch videos of seasoned trainers/schools that help you at home learn terms and positions. Thank you for sharing and be safe.
Two of my favorite firearms instructors are Bob Vogel and Travis Haley. Bob Vogel's "Bob Vogel on Grip" and Travis Haley's "Quick Tips: The Handgun Grip Pt1" and "Quick Tips: The Handgun Grip Pt2: Leverage" are *MUST-WATCH* videos here on RUclips.
In those videos Mr. Vogel and Mr. Haley explain the biomechanics of your hands and arms and how to apply leverage in your grip to more effectively manage recoil and shoot fast and accurate.
What a great chronicle of your continuing journey that will hopefully spare others the same hurdles. Nicely done!
Can you make a beginners series? I’m a beginner and I am really struggling with my aiming and my comfort I’m drawing my gun.
All great tips!
Great explanation of some great tips
My rule since I was in middle school is while pointing my gun down range is I point away from my toes and away from the other person's toes.
Something tells me you’re familiar with Scott “Jedi” Jedlinski!! 😉
I've watched a few of his videos, but he definitely wasn't the first person I heard any of this from. John Johnston (Ballistic Radio) was a huge help with all of the inefficiencies I had with my draw :)
Great video. Explaining mistakes made and how you are correcting them will help many newer shooters with their journey.
Super helpful! I'm just starting on the shooting journey, and one of the big questions I have is about stance and arm position. From shooters I see on youtube I see locked out elbows, I see bent elbows, I see one locked, one bent elbows, and haven't figured out what's right. Your first tip was super helpful. Wondering if you're comfortable sharing who you watched for that tip?
I watched this series on Warrior Poet Society, and that's what got me started on changing my grip and arm positioning :)
ruclips.net/video/n4c7JDXQOB8/видео.html
I don’t have the elbow pain issue but I am definitely going to give the rolled elbows method a try. Just testing it without shooting definitely feels stronger.
Awesome tips :) I’m going to the range on Monday and shooting my concealed carry gun for the first time and this is going to come in handy! I can already tell
Very cool. Be safe, don't be afraid to ask questions. I get students who are afraid to ask in fear of looking stupid.. there is no question to be afraid of. Have a good time
Thanks for the video, and sharing some good observations! One of the more common biomechanical glitches I see most new shooters make, (and I still struggle with myself at times) is in getting grounded into the "athletic stance" position and slightly leaning towards the target. As a smaller shooter, I definitely notice when I am leaning back or ungrounded, especially in recoil management of follow-up shots.
After shooting in the desert idk if I could ever go back to a normal gun range.
What helps me with my draw to avoid the scooping is, draw then bring the gun to my chest and acquire my sights with the gun close, then press out as I squeeze the trigger with the travel and shot breaks at extension. I watch alot of Warrior Poet Society training and the Tier 1 guys.
do you carry the shield arms 15 rd mags in our edc or this strictly for range use?
Great video, improvements seem substantial nice work. I am the odd one out as I really dislike shooting steel..
Martial arts is - in its most stripped down & basic form - simply learning what works best for you & then making it as efficient as possible. Sounds like you're off to a good start.
Great information! I struggle with positioning my support hand because I broke a Pew Pew Commandment...Thou Shalt Not Buy Before You Try 😁 Small hands doesn't automatically mean you need a sub compact.
Great video, thank you for sharing
Getting back into shooting, so awesome tips for me to be aware of when I hit the range
Turtling my head instead of bring the sights to my eye with an upright posture and shooting with one eye closed instead of both eyes open were my biggest training scars to overcome. Especially when it came to shooting pistols with red dots.
This are great tips! Small details that we do while shooting even without knowing can hurt our accuracy. I did some training on grip and firearm line of sight by Canik Pro Shooter Pew Pew Tank (Frank Xu) and his techniques have increased my accuracy tremendously.👍 keep crushing it!👊
You need to shoot from your core. Watching the video now. When you hyperextend, you are taking your scapula right off your back/ribcage. The person who told you to roll your elbows out is correct, and here's the reason why. When you roll your elbows out you settle the scapula down where they belong - provided you don't hike your shoulders in the process. By keeping your scapula secured via your shoulder muscles and abdominals you give your body a solid base to shoot from. It definitely will increase your ability to strongly hold the gun. I can't imagine what that must feel like taking that force on joints that are 'going the wrong way'. I am a Pilates instructor and this just piqued my professional interest.
I have an older Walther PPKS - I know all about that PPKS kiss. Newer models have a better beaver tail.
P.S. keeping those shoulders down goes right along with what I wrote above. I actually see that all the time when watching videos. I am not an experiences shooter, but I am a body watcher :)