Chris, in my job I am required to qualify with my firearm every quarter of the year. Shooting is one of my struggles of my job. Often time I am required to remediate my qualifications in order to keep my job. After many books and videos, your are the ones that made the difference. Watching your videos has made a good marksmanship with my weapon and I don't worry about losing my job anymore. I can't thank you enough for your training videos they made a big difference in how I now shoot with my weapon. Thank you for your past service to our great country and now to your fellow man. Thank you!!!!!!
New viewer: I am someone who shoots for my job. Hint. I watched your video and focused on the front sight as you suggested. After a hour of dry firing then at the range the next day. All I can say is watch this video, practice and watch the results. You won’t be disappointed. Keep it in the 10 ring.
Chris, I just wanted to wish you and all the service members a blessed Veterans Day. Thank you for sharing your craft. ~Nick (Veteran, Father, Patriot)
Instantly tightens group on first try. It did for me, and both brothers as well. They looked at me funny at first, but when I convinced them to try it, they were amazed at how much it worked. I'll be watch your series on shooting.
I love seeing the sights up close with it focusing on the front side and the other sights being blurred. Love how you did that. Great instructional piece.
Chris, been shooting for 40 years + and have never been taught the art of focusing like this before, truthful y , I've been doing it the wrong way all these years, thank you for this RUclips video
Thanks Chris. I recently bought my first gun. the first couple times at the range I wanted to get used to handling recoil and proper grip. The last time I went to the range. I drove home thinking that I have horrible eyes and crappy sights. Watching your video has helped me understand that I now need to practice with my focus. I was telling my wife that all I see is a white line when aiming. Now I need to focus on the front sight and keep my gun pointed at the target. Thanks a bunch!!
Chris, until recently I have never really spent anytime firing a pistol ( I am 58). I bought my first pistol a few weeks ago. First range day was unimpressive. I hit the target but not consistently. So, went online to figure out how to fix my shooting. I found your lessons and started training, with a plan. Wow what an amazing difference. Next range day, I could consistently place shots exactly where I intended. I can easily group five rounds into a 1 inch circle at 30 feet. With one eye closed, for now Still working on keeping both eyes open. Thanks.
As a new shooter (did a little shooting as a kid long ago) who has been meditating for over 30 years, I want to say thank you for reminding me that there is always more to learn. Took me a few tries and then "pop" the dots finally disappeared...I'm going to keep practicing before I head back to the range and I really like the idea of bringing this kind of focus and awareness into shooting. Great stuff, I look forward to watching the rest. :)
It is the most valuable lesson I ever received for three years, I started to shoot. I "saw" the front sight clearly, maybe just a month ago and the results have improved immediately. Now, this video was confirmation of my own experience. It seems no one and did not hide, but so clearly no one ever explained. Thank you very much!
Wonderful video Chris! At the age of 14, I learned the art of focusing from an adult hunter. I had a pellet gun at the time and I couldn't hit squat. The hunter put a small orange mark on the tip of the front sight and I started hitting everything dead center! I am 69 now and have used the same principle on all my guns. I also learned to shoot with both eyes open. I don't hunt anymore but go to the gun range about 3 times a month. Still shooting good.
H&K P2000, Newbie 800 rounds, took to heart your method, GREAT results. As old guy from viet ago getting back with it. Thank you for you sharing of technique, it helped more than you know.
Thanks Chris for your Over The Top informative Vids. I am an Armed Security Officer and because I was based in Australia, and now I am back in Italy, I really couldn't practice that much at the shooting range over there, as they have really strict rules for guns, even if it's a tool we constantly work with everyday for our job. In Italy it's easier to own your personal gun, so finally at least I will go from now on every week, at the shooting range to practice. Your videos are truly unbelievable and I thank you for helping everyone here to improve our skills. I am not that good, mainly because in Oz I couldn't practice. I promise I will improve a lot of gaps in my shooting. God bless you man and so your Family. I already signed as a member in your website. Thanks again for everything. Carus 👍👍👍😁
One valuable thing I got out of this today. The 8" plate. Don't fixate on hitting the center of the plate, just hit the plate. A down zero is a down zero regardless of whether it's hit on the line or dead center. 🇺🇸
did exactly what you advised! worked instantly for me! I managed to hit 7 targets in 10 shot from about 15 yards away! I've been shooing for a couple of weeks. thanks so much for this video!
If you think about it, you'll not likely have time to extend arms a not settle in for when you need to shoot. Think old western shooting. Few actually aimed with sites....shot from the hip. Finger pointed at target. Look at marksman videos, fastest draws etc. As an example, you come out of bedroom get shot in arm from burglar and have to shoot from a prone position in pain. Or similar outside...target shooting isn't same as real life. What he says about eye movements..its true
Chris, I can’t thank you enough for this video. The first thing when I’m focusing, I see the fuchsia spots and also green dots. I suppose that’s part of the mind playing tricks with me. I do start to see most of the fuchsia dots start to vanish. That tells me I have to concentrate more.
Thank you Mr. Sajnog, I've been stuck in the marksman class for a few years in an action pistol shooting. Using your instructions, and with practice I'll improve to the next level. To have you share your time and information with us is a great honor. Thank you, Sir!
Chris Saw your. video yesterday, visited the range today, and you are 100% right. I focused on the front sight and all were within a 2 inch circle. I started at 15 feet, then 21 feet, them 30 feet.. However at 45 feet I was only at about a 6 inch circle. Your comment were great, and I improved IMMEDIATELY. Thanks a lot. Also I remembered to take a breath after every 2 or 3 rounds. By the way this was a great improvement over the was the Marine Corps trained us yo pistol shoot. Jim MacKay
I'm 44 and have had a strong astigmatism, diagnosed at 4 along with nearsightedness. I've always thankfully been a decent shot, both rifle and pistol but handguns have come particularly easier as I've trained to avoid it with sight pic, etc. very good vid. Thank you and a salute, Sir.
Thank you for the tips and confidence. Your knowledge and instructions on focusing on the front sight and sight picture helped me shoot my highest score at qualifications in 23 years working. Keep up the great videos and thank you for your service.
Crazy that I found this video. I was at the range on Tuesday practicing teqnique and I noticed my groups were far better when I focused on the front sight leaving the target blurry. I remember I read somewhere that you should focus on the front sight but that's all I remembered so I tried "looking at it" and focusing on it. Going to try this again Monday.
Thanks for the video. Makes lining up the target a lot faster for me. Concentrating on the front site while lifting weapon into position.....everything lines up so quickly. Now to get that Lasik done on my right eye is a must. Only need glasses to read so sites are fuzzy, the chance I get attacked while reading is pretty slim ;)
wow... after watching this and doing literally 30 minutes of this mental exercise has made me see my front sight post much faster. I'm amazed, really! Thanks you so much for this! Greetings from Brazil.
When those dots disappear at 12:30 it's even harder not to look at them...I was like "hey, they did disappear"...I was eating while I watched this so it took 1 replay...pretty freakin cool... I went shooting my hand gun .45 yesterday for the first time and I had already been watching videos and my buddy who has been shooting his whole life was very impressed...I was putting bullets in the same holes I'd already shot. Thank you and to everyone who contributes. This was super fun and I can't wait to go back...fired 150 rounds and never missed on a silhouette target with 2 8" bulls eye targets, one head and one body. And the rounds I missed on the 8" target where still hits on the silhouette. I'm super pumped! Thanks!
Chris, thank you very much, it is not enough to thank all these work strategies that improve concentration and the best methods, and now after many years I find you to enjoy your teachings, it is never too late to learn, a great greeting and blessings to you and your two warriors!
Thanks Chris, this did open my eyes, I sorta used the same technique when bowling for years to get tunnel vision and it improved my game substantially, because the other bowlers around me don't distract me as much, the way I learned was to focus on a spot on the floor when I was sitting and waiting for my turn to throw. Detroit 69
My gosh, this was amazing! I knew about front sight focus but have had trouble keeping it. The optical illusion background image for reference and the insistence on the forced 30 second long focusing sessions helped a great deal. This is what I call INSTRUCTION. Thank you!
This is the best video on shooting Accuracy , Ive improved so much by just really using the front sight and the only thing I could also add is as a right hand shooter I lost my death grip with my left hand , just hold firmly and use that front sight , thank you Chris great advice here...!!!
Good advice. I learned to shoot over 45 years ago in the service. After was discharged I put down my weapon, never wanting to shoot again. Time heals. What you teach & preach was far from what we were taught back then. This helped greatly
Mind blown. I've watched hundreds of videos over the years on marksmanship basics and this was one of the most helpful, insightful videos I've ever seen. Thanks for taking the time to put this together, complete and total eye opener like you said. It's the one missing ingredient to accuracy no one ever addresses.
The focusing techniques provided have helped me to focus on the sights in an improved manner and increased my ability to draw a bead quickly with minimal effort. I am putting more effort into the dry environment before returning to the range and applying the techniques described here. Psychologically training your mind to do something is one of the most powerful tools in your trunk. I look forward to testing these new ideas.
Awesome tutorial. Never knew what experienced people on the range meant about front sight until I watched this clip. Following what Chris said improved my grouping immediately. Thanks Chris!
Ok i was jabbing trouble on my grouping. I worked on grip daily when i watched this video lastnight i went to the range today. No joke my grouping wss so much better. I practice focusing on 200 rounds. Now all i want to do is shoot at the range and get better. I was just amazed at how one single thing changed my aiming ability so much. I even picked up some acrylic paint today to make my front sight more bright white and it helps. Best video I've seen on learning to aim better. Thanks so much man.
This is an excellent video, thank you so so much for making it Chris! I just came home from my first pistol course today and when my instructor was trying to explain this to me I just couldn't understand it but after watching your video the light bulb in my head finally turned on and now I get it. I've been shooting with one eye closed since I started shooting BB guns as a kid, now I'm 40 and learning everything I thought I already knew.
I tried this a couple days ago at the range and my shot grouping improved tremendously. The day after my weak eye vision was a little blurry - due to strain. I expect that the blurriness will go away after some practice. I have to modify techniques that I learned 45 years ago and I think it'll be worth the effort. Great vid! (BTW, those of you who are wondering about double target vision: there are several vids here that discuss it - including this one - watch the whole thing.)
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These principles will be immediately familiar to anyone who served in the Marine Corps. Here's a trick I use in daily life to help my focus and marksmanship....as I walk down the street, or through the park with my dog, I keep a dispersed focus, taking in as much visual information as possible. Ten I choose one thing to focus on, and change my focus to tunnel vision on that object. Then I raise my arm, all the while keeping that focus, so that my index finger appears in my field of view, and covers half the object. Then I change my point of focus to the tip of my index finger, making to object blurry. Its kind of a 4 step process from start to finish. I take my time at first, then see how fast I can go through all four steps- keeping them all distinct.
wow..did exactly what you said and today from a rest I was shooting sub moa vs 2-3inch groups from before watching your video..then I practiced from standing position and still hit sub moa! thank you sir!
I'm a research nerd. Love to educate myself, especially when it can save my life. This is the best video, buy far that will help me be a better shooter. Thanks a bunch
Great Vid!!!,,,, You remind me of my "Very" first Weapons Instructor when I was in the "RCAC"(Royal CDN Army Cadets) at the tender age of 13, with his instruction, and my good "Eye", I almost made the "National" team to go to "Wembley" for the "Commonwealth" competitions,,,,Using a .303 SMLE!, We even had to "Master the "Mad Minute",,,,That "Training" stayed with me for the rest of my Military Career when I joined the "Regular" Army @ 17, We were handed 7.62 FN C1A1's,,,,@ 500 meters all of my shots were in the Black covered by the palm of your hand, and I stayed in the Black up until the 1500 meter mark,,,,,The "Trick" to firing well w/ the FN was proper setting of the "Gas Regulator" ,,,,,,,,,,AS Well as everything you mentioned on your Vid!, Bravo Zulu, Andy.
I am currently working on getting my NYS Pistol Permit (yes...sadly I live in NY). This is exactly the video I've been looking for! For the last 4ish years my dad has been teaching me how to shoot handgun but I have always had various size groupings too high or too low. Thank you! I have a horrible horrible habit of "looking". Bad eyesight + "looking" is just an unfriendly combo.
I don't get to shoot regularly but this has improved my shooting immensely and gets almost all my rounds consistently on target, no matter the distance.
Wow. Thank you Chris for this awesome video. I watched this last night and hit the range today. My groupings are amazing. Wished I could show pics but basically my 5 shot groupings looked like 2 holes on the paper. It was hard at first but once you grasp the concept of focusing purely on the front sight and blurring out everything I was hitting 1/4" back to back and all this was done on my G43. Keep up the great work.
Hi Chris... First of all, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.... secondly, Excellent video and presentation... Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge!! God Bless You!!
This was a great video. I was at the range today and couldn't figure out why I couldn't shoot tight clusters. They weren't even consistent. I WAS looking, not focusing. The visual exercises were super helpful. I'll follow up and practice. Thanks!
Back in the day during a fierce, up close fire fight, we troopers only pointed and shot our 1911 Colt .45 ACP pistols at an approaching enemy that was less that 5 to 7 ft. from our position. After the war, I never fired a firearm again. Recently I decided to start shooting pistol range rentals to see if I still had the skill in shooting from 3 yds. away. Boy, did I suck! I had my eye glued on the target and not on the front sight. My groupings were all over the place. Now I plan on taking your advice and start concentrating only on the front sight with a blurry back round target. Thanks, Chris.
82luft Post Script: Now that I have free time on my hands, I plan on applying for my SC carry permit. In doing quite a bit of research on the positive reviews on the Glock 19, I would like to know if this firearm would the the right pistol to start with? If you don't have the time to reply, then perhaps the experienced commenters on these pages could be of help to me. I would really appreciate it folks.
+82 Luft yessir, or maybe 17 because of your experience with full size pistols. Although, my Pop being a DI, USMC, the 1911 just cradles the hand as opposed to the vise versa. Fine pistols, all but let us know what you decide!
I'll assume you already made your purchase, but I'll go ahead and say the Glock 19 would be an excellent choice. I am biased naturally as Glocks are all I own, but there's good reason why the G19 is one of the most popular 9mm handguns out there. Are there better guns out there...of course, but at that price point you'd be hard pressed to find it! Good luck!
It's not so much the "right" pistol. The important thing is to become proficient with which one you choose. If you are looking to step into CC, you need a lot more training than what is taught in the classes for CC. You're making a great investment in personal and/or family protection by going this route, and I applaud you on your decision. Shoot regularly, take some advanced courses (as an example tacticalresponse.com) from people who have combat experience and practice, practice, practice. It may be the difference between life and death in a bad situation. You will walk away with knowledge, experience and the confidence to handle whatever could come up in your life. Note: I am not affiliated with any professional courses or any of the people in the link I gave as an example. It's just the closest one to my location. There are several excellent courses scattered across the country.
II used what I learned from the video and significantly tightened my grouping after one attempt. Funny thing is, the less time i spend aiming the tighter the grouping. Great video!!! Thank You...you may have saved my life!!
+Roses Violet yeah, ditto! i usually screw up my shot when i over-think it. i guess that's just the whole '2nd-guessing' thing. agreed, tho. great video. thank you, and i'ma buy his books!!
I'm not a bullseye shooter. I'm more accurate on my "push out" to full extention, front sight on target, as seen through my Snake Eyes sight, smooth trigger pull, I hit center mass. If I waiver in that, I'm over thinking my sight picture, and I'll pull the shot. Practice makes perfect they say! 😂
I've been shooting for years,and I thought I was a pretty good shot,until about two years ago when I saw this video,and since then I have applied this front sight focusing, and WOW!!! Groups at 2 in" at 10 yards with my Glock 19.. this video was GREAT!!!I really impressed the young guys at the range!!!
Very interesting video. It's simple, straightforward and quite effective as I have tried it myself. All along I have been doing the wrong way until I watched this video. Props to Chris.
I've just subscribed to your channel and this is the first time that I've ever seen or tried the method for focusing that you put out, once I tried it those two times I found that it actually works. My nephew and his wife carry all the time, and I'm going to recommend this channel to them because it is good training!
I love the Exercises in this video!! I've never heard of using optical illusions as a backdrop to train. I absolutely LOVE it!! Great video. great information thanks Chris!!
This is range shooting really. Nothing is better than going to the range and actually shooting. Muscle memory is what the key is. In a situation of self protection, you do NOT want to stand and send rounds. You need to practice to shoot at moving targets and learn to move as you shoot. Practice shooting from compromised positions. Good video for basics though
Awesome video! Will be practicing today ... wondered if you could address two questions: In a high stress defensive situation, wouldn't you focus on whats possibly gonna harm you, and after years of shooting I seem to anticipate recoil with handguns .. any thoughts appreciated! and THANK YOU for your service ...proud of you guys!
This reminds me of billiards (pool). I always grew up just focusing on the target ball...and my shots would be off. I then focused on the cue ball (not the target ball)....and BAM....accuracy went up!
I watched this video before i hit the range yesterday. I was nailing the bullseye with pistol which never happens for me. I made the front sight clear while blurring the target with my eyes and bam!! thanks chris!!!
I have to say, I'm new to owning & shooting handguns. I'm good enough to hit the target (body frame) but my grouping is horrible. I tried this technique today. Amazing results! I'm seriously slow about focusing and I lose the focus a lot, but I stayed with it and it showed. This is with one day training. I always looked at the target and still find it hard to believe I need to look at my front sight instead. But it works. Thanks for this. New subscriber.
I had to qualify for a position on the reserve sheriff's(many years ago). Our instructor at the time taught us this method. It completely changed the way I shoot! I have taught it to my boys and their shooting ability is astonishing, (of course I'm biased but, hey..) 😂 They are still a good shot! Thanks for the video. I will use this as a refresher!
Thanks Chris! I "knew" I should be focusing on the front sight but never really UNDERSTOOD how or why - until this video; The way you explained and demonstrated the technique, it just clicked with me and the light went on. Now that I understand how it works and can trust this method, I'll practice and employ it. Can't wait to get to the range (after building the myelin through dry training) to go live!
sound advise, I am by far a SEAL or some SF guy. I was taught by them when I got my instructor certs and life SWAT guys as well. and once you have it down your shooting will improve tremendously.
This was one of the most clear, concise focusing videos I have ever seen. Great stuff. The optical illusions were amazing, never thought about using these in this context. I think I will be putting this on targets for dry fire practice at home. Thank you
Thanks for this. I have greatly improved my shooting after watching 2 of your instructional videos on Grip/focus on front sight. In summation, GAME CHANGER! Thank you.
I got this a bit late but this has been really enlightening. When I paused at the 10:00 mark for your exercise to stop saccadic movement. I could actually FEEL my eyes trying to jump around while focusing on the front sight! After about 20 sec I could hold it better and not notice any background movement. It's something I never would have conceived and marksmanship aside I'm still glad I checked this out.
So cool, I was watching this with my 9 yr old son and it amazed me how quick his young mind created new neural pathways and even when we saw the “pink dots” page once he was focusing how quickly the dots disappeared for him. So neat.
That was amazing ! Looking forward to giving it a try. Thought it was my old eyes when my son's shoot a 3" group @ 25yds, and I'm lucky to keep with 6". Thanks. Very well explained with great visual aids !! Just subscribed
Point 1 - 7 never worked for me and I stopped shooting my handgun. Yesterday I stumbled upon your video and today I took my dusty Glock out of my vault and went to the range shooting.Ii only focused on my front side and it worked perfectly. Thats the best advice ever :)
I am new pistol owner. I watched this video after my first time at the indoor range. My group was over 12 inches from top to bottom and 3 inches to the left of the bullseye. My second time at the range was huge improvement by following your principles. I shot 5 shots per group and 5 groups fired. In my last group, I hit 4 of my 5 last shots within the bullseye! Focus, stance and grip made all the difference. I thank you very much. Best regards always.
I'm right handed, left eye dominant, so trying to train with BOTH eyes open is a challenge. You're right Chris, you have to TRUST your mind and not focus on the target, especially with my situation. I use a ball point pen when I'm working...Hold it so it's pointing up, like my front sight would be, then bring my hand up and try to quickly focus on the TIP OF THE PEN, and NOT the target. This seams to help me...Thanks for a great video!
Thanks for the new info, just started with a pistol again. Haven't shot or carried one since "Nam. They really changed the marksmanship rules around and these techniques make it way easier for my old eyes. Do you have any videos with "newer" rifle techniques or have they remained the same over the past forty or so years. I'm still shooting how I was taught as a Ranger with the rifle. Don't think I need improvement with my rifle skills (I shoot about 1.5 MOA @ 150 yds) but if there is new info I'd surely appreciate it! Thanks for your excellent tips and for your dedicated service to the Country and it's people. SSG Rick
I scored as an expert today thanks to your videos. I truly appreciate this small amount of advice. I've always been a pretty good shooter but training in the way you describe helped me immensely. Thank you.
Having not really fired sidearms in 15 years, I started again recently as I was retiring and wanted to use the mil discount for a couple of glocks...and my shooting showed it; pulled, anticipated, and even my dry-fire showed a tick in it that showed I was anticipating...the visualizations of focusing, in about a week of practice at home I pulled in all the shots to about a 3-4 inch hit area center mass at 10 meters - That was pretty damned cool. Thanks for the actual visualization of the focus on the front sight.
Chris focusing on the sight only works if you have a stationary target, if you have a moving target and you focus on the sight, you will easily lose track of the target, thats why "looking" at the sight is better
really good video also really like the comment at the end " about people that have never had any kind of training and picking things up on youtube" ...this is going to be a great help thank you.
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Chris, in my job I am required to qualify with my firearm every quarter of the year. Shooting is one of my struggles of my job. Often time I am required to remediate my qualifications in order to keep my job. After many books and videos, your are the ones that made the difference. Watching your videos has made a good marksmanship with my weapon and I don't worry about losing my job anymore. I can't thank you enough for your training videos they made a big difference in how I now shoot with my weapon. Thank you for your past service to our great country and now to your fellow man. Thank you!!!!!!
That’s kind of scary ..
how did you even graduate from the academy?😂😂😂
@@BabaYaga-yh3yi look at the average police officer lol. Departments need help though so I don’t blame them
It's really not scary, try training like any LE agency requires, I doubt everyone will be an expert.....
Good for you i think thats great.
New viewer: I am someone who shoots for my job. Hint. I watched your video and focused on the front sight as you suggested. After a hour of dry firing then at the range the next day. All I can say is watch this video, practice and watch the results. You won’t be disappointed. Keep it in the 10 ring.
Chris, I just wanted to wish you and all the service members a blessed Veterans Day. Thank you for sharing your craft.
~Nick (Veteran, Father, Patriot)
Instantly tightens group on first try. It did for me, and both brothers as well.
They looked at me funny at first, but when I convinced them to try it, they were amazed at how much it worked.
I'll be watch your series on shooting.
mind blown. finally someone knows how to teach me to focus on the front sight. great video. thank you!
I love seeing the sights up close with it focusing on the front side and the other sights being blurred. Love how you did that. Great instructional piece.
This is one of those things where it's generally sort of known but hearing it like this is a huge help. You expressed it brilliantly, thank you!
Chris, been shooting for 40 years + and have never been taught the art of focusing like this before, truthful y , I've been doing it the wrong way all these years, thank you for this RUclips video
Thanks Chris. I recently bought my first gun. the first couple times at the range I wanted to get used to handling recoil and proper grip. The last time I went to the range. I drove home thinking that I have horrible eyes and crappy sights. Watching your video has helped me understand that I now need to practice with my focus. I was telling my wife that all I see is a white line when aiming. Now I need to focus on the front sight and keep my gun pointed at the target. Thanks a bunch!!
Chris, until recently I have never really spent anytime firing a pistol ( I am 58). I bought my first pistol a few weeks ago. First range day was unimpressive. I hit the target but not consistently. So, went online to figure out how to fix my shooting. I found your lessons and started training, with a plan. Wow what an amazing difference. Next range day, I could consistently place shots exactly where I intended. I can easily group five rounds into a 1 inch circle at 30 feet. With one eye closed, for now Still working on keeping both eyes open. Thanks.
As a new shooter (did a little shooting as a kid long ago) who has been meditating for over 30 years, I want to say thank you for reminding me that there is always more to learn. Took me a few tries and then "pop" the dots finally disappeared...I'm going to keep practicing before I head back to the range and I really like the idea of bringing this kind of focus and awareness into shooting. Great stuff, I look forward to watching the rest. :)
Glad it popped for you, but don't go back to the range too soon.
The place to learn is at home. You don't need to shoot a gun to learn to focus.
It is the most valuable lesson I ever received for three years, I started to shoot. I "saw" the front sight clearly, maybe just a month ago and the results have improved immediately. Now, this video was confirmation of my own experience. It seems no one and did not hide, but so clearly no one ever explained. Thank you very much!
Wonderful video Chris! At the age of 14, I learned the art of focusing from an adult hunter. I had a pellet gun at the time and I couldn't hit squat. The hunter put a small orange mark on the tip of the front sight and I started hitting everything dead center! I am 69 now and have used the same principle on all my guns. I also learned to shoot with both eyes open. I don't hunt anymore but go to the gun range about 3 times a month. Still shooting good.
Chris...I used this technique at the range last time I went out. A tremendous difference in my groupings.
The difference between good and bad teachers... thanks for being a great teacher Chris. 👍👍👍
H&K P2000, Newbie 800 rounds, took to heart your method, GREAT results. As old guy from viet ago getting back with it. Thank you for you sharing of technique, it helped more than you know.
Thanks Chris for your Over The Top informative Vids. I am an Armed Security Officer and because I was based in Australia, and now I am back in Italy, I really couldn't practice that much at the shooting range over there, as they have really strict rules for guns, even if it's a tool we constantly work with everyday for our job. In Italy it's easier to own your personal gun, so finally at least I will go from now on every week, at the shooting range to practice. Your videos are truly unbelievable and I thank you for helping everyone here to improve our skills. I am not that good, mainly because in Oz I couldn't practice. I promise I will improve a lot of gaps in my shooting. God bless you man and so your Family. I already signed as a member in your website. Thanks again for everything.
Carus 👍👍👍😁
One valuable thing I got out of this today.
The 8" plate. Don't fixate on hitting the center of the plate, just hit the plate.
A down zero is a down zero regardless of whether it's hit on the line or dead center. 🇺🇸
did exactly what you advised! worked instantly for me! I managed to hit 7 targets in 10 shot from about 15 yards away! I've been shooing for a couple of weeks. thanks so much for this video!
If you think about it, you'll not likely have time to extend arms a not settle in for when you need to shoot. Think old western shooting. Few actually aimed with sites....shot from the hip. Finger pointed at target. Look at marksman videos, fastest draws etc. As an example, you come out of bedroom get shot in arm from burglar and have to shoot from a prone position in pain. Or similar outside...target shooting isn't same as real life.
What he says about eye movements..its true
Chris, I can’t thank you enough for this video. The first thing when I’m focusing, I see the fuchsia spots and also green dots. I suppose that’s part of the mind playing tricks with me. I do start to see most of the fuchsia dots start to vanish. That tells me I have to concentrate more.
Thank you Mr. Sajnog,
I've been stuck in the marksman class for a few years in an action pistol shooting. Using your instructions, and with practice I'll improve to the next level. To have you share your time and information with us is a great honor.
Thank you, Sir!
Chris
Saw your. video yesterday, visited the range today, and you are 100% right. I focused on the front sight and all were within a 2 inch circle.
I started at 15 feet, then 21 feet, them 30 feet.. However at 45 feet I was only at about a 6 inch circle.
Your comment were great, and I improved IMMEDIATELY. Thanks a lot. Also I remembered to take a breath after every 2 or 3 rounds.
By the way this was a great improvement over the was the Marine Corps trained us yo pistol shoot.
Jim MacKay
Great work with this! We teach women's firearms courses, and this is a pretty no nonsense approach to teaching the fundamentals. Thank you!
I'm 44 and have had a strong astigmatism, diagnosed at 4 along with nearsightedness. I've always thankfully been a decent shot, both rifle and pistol but handguns have come particularly easier as I've trained to avoid it with sight pic, etc. very good vid. Thank you and a salute, Sir.
Thank you for the tips and confidence. Your knowledge and instructions on focusing on the front sight and sight picture helped me shoot my highest score at qualifications in 23 years working. Keep up the great videos and thank you for your service.
That is so great to hear! Happy to help!
You are exactly right about focusing on the front sight rather than looking at the target.
+Scott... please take into consideration that you may be down before the dots disappear.
Crazy that I found this video. I was at the range on Tuesday practicing teqnique and I noticed my groups were far better when I focused on the front sight leaving the target blurry. I remember I read somewhere that you should focus on the front sight but that's all I remembered so I tried "looking at it" and focusing on it. Going to try this again Monday.
Thanks for the video. Makes lining up the target a lot faster for me. Concentrating on the front site while lifting weapon into position.....everything lines up so quickly. Now to get that Lasik done on my right eye is a must. Only need glasses to read so sites are fuzzy, the chance I get attacked while reading is pretty slim ;)
wow... after watching this and doing literally 30 minutes of this mental exercise has made me see my front sight post much faster. I'm amazed, really! Thanks you so much for this! Greetings from Brazil.
When those dots disappear at 12:30 it's even harder not to look at them...I was like "hey, they did disappear"...I was eating while I watched this so it took 1 replay...pretty freakin cool...
I went shooting my hand gun .45 yesterday for the first time and I had already been watching videos and my buddy who has been shooting his whole life was very impressed...I was putting bullets in the same holes I'd already shot.
Thank you and to everyone who contributes. This was super fun and I can't wait to go back...fired 150 rounds and never missed on a silhouette target with 2 8" bulls eye targets, one head and one body. And the rounds I missed on the 8" target where still hits on the silhouette.
I'm super pumped!
Thanks!
Chris, thank you very much, it is not enough to thank all these work strategies that improve concentration and the best methods, and now after many years I find you to enjoy your teachings, it is never too late to learn, a great greeting and blessings to you and your two warriors!
Okay Yoda..great advice. I shot a perfect 250 when I got my CHL. I was the only one using a .45 cal. Everyone else was using 9mm and .380.
Thanks Chris, this did open my eyes, I sorta used the same technique when bowling for years to get tunnel vision and it improved my game substantially, because the other bowlers around me don't distract me as much, the way I learned was to focus on a spot on the floor when I was sitting and waiting for my turn to throw.
Detroit 69
***** you're welcome!
My gosh, this was amazing! I knew about front sight focus but have had trouble keeping it. The optical illusion background image for reference and the insistence on the forced 30 second long focusing sessions helped a great deal. This is what I call INSTRUCTION. Thank you!
This is the best video on shooting Accuracy , Ive improved so much by just really using the front sight and the only thing I could also add is as a right hand shooter I lost my death grip with my left hand , just hold firmly and use that front sight , thank you Chris great advice here...!!!
Good advice. I learned to shoot over 45 years ago in the service. After was discharged I put down my weapon, never wanting to shoot again. Time heals. What you teach & preach was far from what we were taught back then. This helped greatly
It's not what I taught when I was running our Sniper Course.
Thank you for your service.
Mind blown. I've watched hundreds of videos over the years on marksmanship basics and this was one of the most helpful, insightful videos I've ever seen. Thanks for taking the time to put this together, complete and total eye opener like you said. It's the one missing ingredient to accuracy no one ever addresses.
The focusing techniques provided have helped me to focus on the sights in an improved manner and increased my ability to draw a bead quickly with minimal effort. I am putting more effort into the dry environment before returning to the range and applying the techniques described here. Psychologically training your mind to do something is one of the most powerful tools in your trunk. I look forward to testing these new ideas.
Awesome tutorial. Never knew what experienced people on the range meant about front sight until I watched this clip. Following what Chris said improved my grouping immediately. Thanks Chris!
Ok i was jabbing trouble on my grouping. I worked on grip daily when i watched this video lastnight i went to the range today. No joke my grouping wss so much better. I practice focusing on 200 rounds. Now all i want to do is shoot at the range and get better. I was just amazed at how one single thing changed my aiming ability so much. I even picked up some acrylic paint today to make my front sight more bright white and it helps. Best video I've seen on learning to aim better. Thanks so much man.
This is an excellent video, thank you so so much for making it Chris! I just came home from my first pistol course today and when my instructor was trying to explain this to me I just couldn't understand it but after watching your video the light bulb in my head finally turned on and now I get it. I've been shooting with one eye closed since I started shooting BB guns as a kid, now I'm 40 and learning everything I thought I already knew.
I tried this a couple days ago at the range and my shot grouping improved tremendously. The day after my weak eye vision was a little blurry - due to strain. I expect that the blurriness will go away after some practice. I have to modify techniques that I learned 45 years ago and I think it'll be worth the effort. Great vid! (BTW, those of you who are wondering about double target vision: there are several vids here that discuss it - including this one - watch the whole thing.)
Very old.....I'm practicing - thanks, Chris.
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Beginner shooter here. Thank you sir! Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas.
These principles will be immediately familiar to anyone who served in the Marine Corps. Here's a trick I use in daily life to help my focus and marksmanship....as I walk down the street, or through the park with my dog, I keep a dispersed focus, taking in as much visual information as possible. Ten I choose one thing to focus on, and change my focus to tunnel vision on that object. Then I raise my arm, all the while keeping that focus, so that my index finger appears in my field of view, and covers half the object. Then I change my point of focus to the tip of my index finger, making to object blurry. Its kind of a 4 step process from start to finish. I take my time at first, then see how fast I can go through all four steps- keeping them all distinct.
39Thorns uh huh. and then those nice nurses bring you your pills and jello?
Um UN
Amazing exercise!👍
wow..did exactly what you said and today from a rest I was shooting sub moa vs 2-3inch groups from before watching your video..then I practiced from standing position and still hit sub moa! thank you sir!
I'm a research nerd. Love to educate myself, especially when it can save my life. This is the best video, buy far that will help me be a better shooter. Thanks a bunch
Great Vid!!!,,,, You remind me of my "Very" first Weapons Instructor when I was in the "RCAC"(Royal CDN Army Cadets) at the tender age of 13, with his instruction, and my good "Eye", I almost made the "National" team to go to "Wembley" for the "Commonwealth" competitions,,,,Using a .303 SMLE!, We even had to "Master the "Mad Minute",,,,That "Training" stayed with me for the rest of my Military Career when I joined the "Regular" Army @ 17, We were handed 7.62 FN C1A1's,,,,@ 500 meters all of my shots were in the Black covered by the palm of your hand, and I stayed in the Black up until the 1500 meter mark,,,,,The "Trick" to firing well w/ the FN was proper setting of the "Gas Regulator" ,,,,,,,,,,AS Well as everything you mentioned on your Vid!, Bravo Zulu, Andy.
I am currently working on getting my NYS Pistol Permit (yes...sadly I live in NY). This is exactly the video I've been looking for! For the last 4ish years my dad has been teaching me how to shoot handgun but I have always had various size groupings too high or too low. Thank you!
I have a horrible horrible habit of "looking". Bad eyesight + "looking" is just an unfriendly combo.
I live in NY and I applied and received my permit in about 4 months. Don't stress yourself. You'll get it.
I don't get to shoot regularly but this has improved my shooting immensely and gets almost all my rounds consistently on target, no matter the distance.
Wow. Thank you Chris for this awesome video. I watched this last night and hit the range today. My groupings are amazing. Wished I could show pics but basically my 5 shot groupings looked like 2 holes on the paper. It was hard at first but once you grasp the concept of focusing purely on the front sight and blurring out everything I was hitting 1/4" back to back and all this was done on my G43. Keep up the great work.
when people take the time to ensure things are done the correct way, help the world go around thanks. Chris!!
Hi Chris... First of all, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.... secondly, Excellent video and presentation... Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge!! God Bless You!!
Amen!
This was a great video. I was at the range today and couldn't figure out why I couldn't shoot tight clusters. They weren't even consistent. I WAS looking, not focusing. The visual exercises were super helpful. I'll follow up and practice. Thanks!
Back in the day during a fierce, up close fire fight, we troopers only pointed and shot our 1911 Colt .45 ACP pistols at an approaching enemy that was less that 5 to 7 ft. from our position. After the war, I never fired a firearm again. Recently I decided to start shooting pistol range rentals to see if I still had the skill in shooting from 3 yds. away. Boy, did I suck! I had my eye glued on the target and not on the front sight. My groupings were all over the place. Now I plan on taking your advice and start concentrating only on the front sight with a blurry back round target. Thanks, Chris.
82luft Post Script: Now that I have free time on my hands, I plan on applying for my SC carry permit. In doing quite a bit of research on the positive reviews on the Glock 19, I would like to know if this firearm would the the right pistol to start with? If you don't have the time to reply, then perhaps the experienced commenters on these pages could be of help to me. I would really appreciate it folks.
Very good choice, highly reccomend
+82 Luft yessir, or maybe 17 because of your experience with full size pistols. Although, my Pop being a DI, USMC, the 1911 just cradles the hand as opposed to the vise versa. Fine pistols, all but let us know what you decide!
I'll assume you already made your purchase, but I'll go ahead and say the Glock 19 would be an excellent choice. I am biased naturally as Glocks are all I own, but there's good reason why the G19 is one of the most popular 9mm handguns out there. Are there better guns out there...of course, but at that price point you'd be hard pressed to find it! Good luck!
It's not so much the "right" pistol. The important thing is to become proficient with which one you choose. If you are looking to step into CC, you need a lot more training than what is taught in the classes for CC.
You're making a great investment in personal and/or family protection by going this route, and I applaud you on your decision.
Shoot regularly, take some advanced courses (as an example tacticalresponse.com) from people who have combat experience and practice, practice, practice. It may be the difference between life and death in a bad situation.
You will walk away with knowledge, experience and the confidence to handle whatever could come up in your life.
Note: I am not affiliated with any professional courses or any of the people in the link I gave as an example. It's just the closest one to my location. There are several excellent courses scattered across the country.
CorpseCall If your still looking, the Smith & Wesson m&p 40 full size is a great striker fire, shoots very smooth.
II used what I learned from the video and significantly tightened my grouping after one attempt. Funny thing is, the less time i spend aiming the tighter the grouping. Great video!!!
Thank You...you may have saved my life!!
+Roses Violet yeah, ditto! i usually screw up my shot when i over-think it. i guess that's just the whole '2nd-guessing' thing. agreed, tho. great video. thank you, and i'ma buy his books!!
I'm not a bullseye shooter. I'm more accurate on my "push out" to full extention, front sight on target, as seen through my Snake Eyes sight, smooth trigger pull, I hit center mass. If I waiver in that, I'm over thinking my sight picture, and I'll pull the shot. Practice makes perfect they say! 😂
I've been shooting for years,and I thought I was a pretty good shot,until about two years ago when I saw this video,and since then I have applied this front sight focusing, and WOW!!! Groups at 2 in" at 10 yards with my Glock 19.. this video was GREAT!!!I really impressed the young guys at the range!!!
Very interesting video. It's simple, straightforward and quite effective as I have tried it myself. All along I have been doing the wrong way until I watched this video. Props to Chris.
I've just subscribed to your channel and this is the first time that I've ever seen or tried the method for focusing that you put out, once I tried it those two times I found that it actually works. My nephew and his wife carry all the time, and I'm going to recommend this channel to them because it is good training!
I love the Exercises in this video!! I've never heard of using optical illusions as a backdrop to train. I absolutely LOVE it!! Great video. great information thanks Chris!!
those optical illusions hurt, but you were right about focusing making them stop moving. the dots faded then started to blink in and out. trippy.
This is range shooting really. Nothing is better than going to the range and actually shooting. Muscle memory is what the key is. In a situation of self protection, you do NOT want to stand and send rounds. You need to practice to shoot at moving targets and learn to move as you shoot. Practice shooting from compromised positions. Good video for basics though
The best shooting practice video on RUclips period. Finally. Tnx bro.
Awesome video! Will be practicing today ... wondered if you could address two questions: In a high stress defensive situation, wouldn't you focus on whats possibly gonna harm you, and after years of shooting I seem to anticipate recoil with handguns .. any thoughts appreciated! and THANK YOU for your service ...proud of you guys!
This reminds me of billiards (pool). I always grew up just focusing on the target ball...and my shots would be off. I then focused on the cue ball (not the target ball)....and BAM....accuracy went up!
Very helpful! I will print the picture with the dots and practice focusing & dry shooting on it
where did you get the picture from
Print Screen and then edited with a paint like program probably, Jeff
camilabmolina hi
This is the most important presentation I have ever seen in front sight usage. It was like flipping a light switch on in my brain. Thanks Chris!
I was looking for a great focus video for my wife to watch, excellent job,
Semper Fi Brother
USMC Ret.
It worked for me, just got done at the range and groups tightened up noticeably, Thank you!
I watched this video before i hit the range yesterday. I was nailing the bullseye with pistol which never happens for me. I made the front sight clear while blurring the target with my eyes and bam!!
thanks chris!!!
It's easy if you just give it shot!
Hooyah!
I have to say, I'm new to owning & shooting handguns. I'm good enough to hit the target (body frame) but my grouping is horrible. I tried this technique today. Amazing results! I'm seriously slow about focusing and I lose the focus a lot, but I stayed with it and it showed. This is with one day training. I always looked at the target and still find it hard to believe I need to look at my front sight instead. But it works. Thanks for this. New subscriber.
now I have a sight picture and dots around it floating on everything I look at!
My dog looks goofy!
Good video!
I had to qualify for a position on the reserve sheriff's(many years ago). Our instructor at the time taught us this method. It completely changed the way I shoot! I have taught it to my boys and their shooting ability is astonishing, (of course I'm biased but, hey..) 😂 They are still a good shot! Thanks for the video. I will use this as a refresher!
Great video. It helped me answer some questions I've been having, especially about where to hold the sight picture. Thanks, Chris.
Finally understand the phrase "Front Sight. Front Sight". Thanks!!!!
Thank you, Chris, for all your knowledge shared. I have your books and have seen a great difference. I will keep coming back.
Thanks Chris! I "knew" I should be focusing on the front sight but never really UNDERSTOOD how or why - until this video; The way you explained and demonstrated the technique, it just clicked with me and the light went on. Now that I understand how it works and can trust this method, I'll practice and employ it. Can't wait to get to the range (after building the myelin through dry training) to go live!
The dots vanished for a sec with me. That was amazing.
sound advise, I am by far a SEAL or some SF guy. I was taught by them when I got my instructor certs and life SWAT guys as well. and once you have it down your shooting will improve tremendously.
This was one of the most clear, concise focusing videos I have ever seen. Great stuff. The optical illusions were amazing, never thought about using these in this context. I think I will be putting this on targets for dry fire practice at home. Thank you
Thanks for this. I have greatly improved my shooting after watching 2 of your instructional videos on Grip/focus on front sight. In summation, GAME CHANGER! Thank you.
Chris, that was very helpful. I have been practicing what you say and it has helped a lot.
I got this a bit late but this has been really enlightening. When I paused at the 10:00 mark for your exercise to stop saccadic movement. I could actually FEEL my eyes trying to jump around while focusing on the front sight! After about 20 sec I could hold it better and not notice any background movement. It's something I never would have conceived and marksmanship aside I'm still glad I checked this out.
Awesome video I've been practicing and I have notice and learning from my mistakes watching and focusing. Exactly what this video was talking about.
So cool, I was watching this with my 9 yr old son and it amazed me how quick his young mind created new neural pathways and even when we saw the “pink dots” page once he was focusing how quickly the dots disappeared for him. So neat.
My boys are 12 and 14. I started training them when they were around 6. The younger you teach them, the easier it will be for them to remember.
That was amazing ! Looking forward to giving it a try. Thought it was my old eyes when my son's shoot a 3" group @ 25yds, and I'm lucky to keep with 6". Thanks. Very well explained with great visual aids !! Just subscribed
Point 1 - 7 never worked for me and I stopped shooting my handgun. Yesterday I stumbled upon your video and today I took my dusty Glock out of my vault and went to the range shooting.Ii only focused on my front side and it worked perfectly. Thats the best advice ever :)
I am new pistol owner. I watched this video after my first time at the indoor range. My group was over 12 inches from top to bottom and 3 inches to the left of the bullseye.
My second time at the range was huge improvement by following your principles. I shot 5 shots per group and 5 groups fired. In my last group, I hit 4 of my 5 last shots within the bullseye! Focus, stance and grip made all the difference.
I thank you very much. Best regards always.
This one concept was so helpful. I haven't even shot yet but aiming with this new style, it is already so much clearer and easier to aim. Thank you!
Hehe with the purple dots i suddenly got another set of green dots...
I haven't fired yet, but im planning on taking the courses soon.
Me too and the green dots stayed after he took the pic down
I'm right handed, left eye dominant, so trying to train with BOTH eyes open is a challenge. You're right Chris, you have to TRUST your mind and not focus on the target, especially with my situation. I use a ball point pen when I'm working...Hold it so it's pointing up, like my front sight would be, then bring my hand up and try to quickly focus on the TIP OF THE PEN, and NOT the target. This seams to help me...Thanks for a great video!
Do you practice with both eyes open or one eye closed?
super helpful video man!!!
I only watched it 5 times and it takes me less than three seconds to focus with my dominant eye
thanks man!!!
Thanks for the new info, just started with a pistol again. Haven't shot or carried one since "Nam. They really changed the marksmanship rules around and these techniques make it way easier for my old eyes.
Do you have any videos with "newer" rifle techniques or have they remained the same over the past forty or so years. I'm still shooting how I was taught as a Ranger with the rifle. Don't think I need improvement with my rifle skills (I shoot about 1.5 MOA @ 150 yds) but if there is new info I'd surely appreciate it!
Thanks for your excellent tips and for your dedicated service to the Country and it's people.
SSG Rick
I scored as an expert today thanks to your videos. I truly appreciate this small amount of advice. I've always been a pretty good shooter but training in the way you describe helped me immensely. Thank you.
@chris sajnog Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge, it really helps!!!
Having not really fired sidearms in 15 years, I started again recently as I was retiring and wanted to use the mil discount for a couple of glocks...and my shooting showed it; pulled, anticipated, and even my dry-fire showed a tick in it that showed I was anticipating...the visualizations of focusing, in about a week of practice at home I pulled in all the shots to about a 3-4 inch hit area center mass at 10 meters - That was pretty damned cool. Thanks for the actual visualization of the focus on the front sight.
Chris focusing on the sight only works if you have a stationary target, if you have a moving target and you focus on the sight, you will easily lose track of the target, thats why "looking" at the sight is better
really good video also really like the comment at the end " about people that have never had any kind of training and picking things up on youtube" ...this is going to be a great help thank you.