I have learned a lot from all your videos, but this one especially. My husband is a master marksman, and he does okay teaching me, but he takes it for granted that I know things I don't. Then, when I ask questions they don't truly get answered, or he things I wouldn't need answers if I just did what he says. I had gained some accuracy, but our last trip to the range proved futile. I couldn't hit anything. Then, I watched this video, and today, I knew exactly what was wrong. All along, I had "focused on the front sight" like he told me to, but I didn't understand centering it between the two rear sights. Guess why? Because when I asked him why they were there if I wasn't supposed to focus on them, he didn't take me seriously and fully answer my question in a way that I understood, because he says he thought I was joking. But, armed with the information from your video today, I can proudly say I achieved nearly 100% accuracy, hitting where I was aiming.
I don’t normally comment a lot on videos but I just had to say that this was one of the most informative shooting and targeting videos I have seen. Thanks for posting this. It helped me out tremendously!
@@claytonbrown7120 Contrived? Well, yes. Isn't that obvious? It's certainly not that they randomly happened across the shooting range with their handguns and camera in tow and spontaneously began to film a shooting video. It was purpose made to teach shooting, so yes, it is contrived. But, if anything, your comment falls more into the ironic definition of contrived than anything in this video. Smh..
Stav and Mac, as a new shooter, I appreciate this video so much. You guys both touch on a huge thing I've noticed as a beginner, that psychological flinch or overthinking that occurs when I'm trying to shoot at the perfect moment, instead of just accepting a general window of time to pull the trigger. Thank you both so much! Can't wait to get out and put these tips to practice 👍🏼
8:40 onwards helped me understand the SURPRISE moment. No one explained it so well what this moment is about. Within a window of time NOT at an exact moment as I drift. wow, thanks!
Well, I just practiced at the range using every one of these tips. I have a SIG 365 SAS and could not hit the broad side of a barn with it until I watched this video, and patiently practiced what you taught me...wow thank you so much.
@@SheEquipsHerselfHi there! Great shooting little lady! I’d like to know what kinds of firearm you are shooting with today? In this video? My carry piece is a Kimber micro 9mm which I LOVE!! However, I like the beefy look of yours and thought I’d ask. Thank you!
Love your vids! Love the ego free realism.. you guys are kinda awesome.. lucky guy, beautiful intelligent interesting shooters are as rare as this kind of content!! Think I found some new teachers
This is seriously one of the best videos for tips and drills for pistol control and accuracy training. Like much better than anything else I’ve seen. You two do a very good job
It’s great that your boyfriend clarified that these are not defense or tactical drills. I think too many TH-cam “instructors” fail to clarify that. In a real defensive or tactical situation you can’t “wait” while you slowly pull the trigger like the bad guy will give you all the time you need!! New shooters don’t understand the difference in fundamentals with different types of situations. Good video!
Thank you so much for posting this Stav! My fiancé, who unfortunately passed away this January, was a Combat Marksmanship Trainer in the Marine Corps. He was very eager to begin training me to shoot with the Glock 48 he gifted me for Christmas. We went to the range a few times last year so this was a great refresher for me. I feel a little more confident to go to the range on my own after watching this. I’m so glad I found your page. I know my Cesar would have approved of all the knowledge you both shared. Excellent content!! ❤️❤️❤️
Natalie, I’m so so sorry for your loss. I’m friends with Krysta and heard about Cesar’s passing...I wish you the comfort that only God can bring! I’m so glad you liked this video. I’m glad Cesar was able to teach you a bit of firearms training as well. I’m sure those memories will stay with you forever! The Glock 48 is a great gun...he chose well :) never stop learning and keep up the practice!!
My heart goes out to you. I lost my wife of 37 years in mid 2022. Just a few weeks ago I began shooting with her pistol to honor her. The drills shown in the video are simply dope; i.e., very helpful.
WONDERFUL INSTRUCTION! In over 30 years of shooting my .45, I've never received such effective advice. This is excellent instruction for handgun accuracy. THANK YOU.
Love this video. In addition to all the reinforcement of excellent shooter attitude and demonstration of an excellent self-training technique, it also provides the perfect counterbalance to the somewhat more common theme of "Gentleman's Carry". The blooper reel is also awesome -- she fears no human assailant, but toss a butterfly at her hair and she's done for. : -)
Thank you so much for this video! Yesterday, I had my CCW renewal qualification. I used your one-hole technique; I let the earth move, tides roll, & rivers flow while my sights gently floated, then "let the gun surprise me". All of my shots, except one, were in the center of the small center circle! The other shot was on the line, just outside the center. I was pretty proud of myself!! Thanks to you & Mac for the great content in your videos. I've recommended your channel to lots of people since I found you.
Stev, your “assistant coach” did about the best explanation of trigger control I’ve seen. Please keep him around to help even us guys get better and more comfortable with the mechanics of shooting and cc gun handling. I’ve also learned a lot from your other posts as well. (Thanks, You and your assistant 🙂)
Thanks for the training drill. I am using this info to help get more accurate and it is working great. I will continue to practice and of course watch you videos.
I started shooting a rifle at a very young age. Got my very own 22 long rifle on my 8th or 9th birthday, that would have been '57 or '58, you can do the math. Carried a Colt 45 while in the Navy which was in the 70's. Still, a lot of information to handle and improve my own skills.
I did this drill the other day. I had the same reaction you did at 15:30 when I got the click. I was really surprised how much I was pushing. Mine was a little bit more pronounced than yours. I am so glad that I watched this video and got the dummy rounds as a training aid. I will keep working on relaxing and just letting the gun go bang. I appreciate the content.
I subscribed to your channel cause as a woman who is moving from shooting occasionally to conceal carry it was really hard to find a good channel for women. Your channel covers so many things i think about as a woman and a gun owner. Thank you stav! ❤️
Totally agree .These videos have given me more good information in one place than I have gotten from a dozen different sources.Thank you for making it easy.
I found this to be an informative drill. I should do this more. Speed isn't a factor here. It's about accuracy. I don't find this gender oriented. I'm a 67 old male.
I'm in my 60's and never had an interest in guns or felt the need for them but now as the world is changing I know I need to change to equip myself for whatever I might encounter. Thank you for all of your help!
Exactly! I have wanted a gun for a long time, I finally saved enough to get one. Now that we have open carry here in Oklahoma, I felt it was time. Sadly, I don't have anyone here to help me, when I can, I will take some courses. Also, I am having dealing with some shoulder pain that I am sure would hinder my shooting right now. I have not even loaded my gun yet. Ammo is very hard to find, which worries me. I am excited about learning to shoot. I am 61. Gosh, that is hard for me to even think about. This video was amazing, I will be watching all of hers I can find!
Thank you, Stav! I've taken multiple classes and I must say that I have learned abundantly more from watching your videos. You and Mac make an amazing team creating superb material. I am beyond greatful for what has become my favorite channel ❤
Hey Stav! Just wanted to say that I watched this video twice and went to the range after not having shot for 6 + years and I did amazing! Out of 30 shots I only got 2 out of the middle circle. I completely amazed myself. Thank you so much for this video and all your great videos for women and all gun owners.
This is the most incredibly informative video. Yesterday was my first class and range day. I did not fully understand how to line up my sights. Thank you for the detail on trigger control. I’m a right hand shooter and my target looked just like that with a little trail going low left. This video has inspired me. You have a new subscriber. I love this so much!!!
I love all of your videos and recommend them to anyone that shows interest in firearms. This video is incorrect where you describe sight alignment with the white dots. Just remember, not all sights have dots. I prefer the Warren Tactical sights with no dots. Just a note; You cannot see the target if you cover it up with the sight. Proper sight alignment is split with the top surface of the front sight. (Love your videos.)
Wow, nobody ever taught me these drills. Love it. Going to try next time at the range. I always shoot lower left, now I know why. Thanks guys, you are awsome!
I have talked to people who own pistols. None of them mentioned anything about this. After seeing this, I want to go out and try it. Thanks for the video!!
Wow, this is the best shooting tutorial I've ever watched. I've shot over 800 rounds but the group was always around the lower-left corner (I'm right-handed). I tried everything on improving my grip but didn't work. After watched this video, I realized my mistake is exact what Mac said in the video. I was waiting for the sight at the center of the target and pulled the trigger. This is how the flinching occurred. I tried the trigger control technique taught by Mac and it worked perfectly. Now I learned "It's ok for the sight movement. Let the gun surprise you". I'm able to put the round right on the center of the target now. Thank you so much.
I'm 50 yrs old and have been shooting for years. I love these videos because I am still learning and picking up great ideas. Thanks for making the videos.
This a great drill and very well explained. As a 63 year old Dad/husband/grandad, I want to make sure I do the best I can when teaching family how to be safe, responsible, and accurate with firearms. Thank you for your all your advice, and please know your efforts are helping lots of folks.
This video was very helpful. I just took one of Mac's classes and he started with the one-hole drill. Knowing what to expect made the task a bit easier. It was a great class. Take care.
As someone who’s new to all of this and learning, I’ve watched hundreds of hours of videos and this is one of the best described. The dude elaborated perfectly and used analogies that made it make sense… thanks guys! 👍
New gun owner here. I've watched many videos on how to improve your shooting accuracy and just stumbled upon this video. After watching videos after videos and close to 1000 rounds on a range, my shooting got improved but not much. All the videos were emphasizing on grip and trigger control, but none mentioned about physical state of your mind. After watching your video, one thing really stands out "Let the gun surprises you". I've noticed that when I pull the trigger and anticipate a bang, my gun muzzle dips just like you said. When I let the gun surprises me, my accuracy goes up big time, even with double tap. 7 out of 10 shots were dead center at 15 yards. That's a big deal for new gun owner :-). Thank you so much. You guys are awesome
THANK YOU FOR THIS! I've struggled with trigger control from the beginning--as Mac said, shooting low left instead of dead center. Now shooting with Stav's Shield, which I love--so much easier than the 11-pound trigger on my S&W revolver!--but still struggling to be light on the trigger. All these videos help; you're doing a great service, Stav!!
excellent instruction - especially the dummy round exercise - I've had my own guns for 66 years but have not seen that one - dang it, I guess I don't know everything like I thought I did
New to this channel, but not to TH-cam. "So, where have you been, ijs!?" Great 'real-deal' instruction on trigger control. Excellent tips for both new AND EXPERIENCED shooters. What a breath of fresh air to see someone teaching it right on TH-cam, bravo!
I’m a new female gun owner and shooter and I really appreciate your videos! Finding a good informative video addressing shooting as/for women without it being derogatory or demeaning is kinda hard. Seeing you as a strong competent beautiful woman teaching others to be the same is absolutely amazing ❤! Thank you!
Love how it was explained that even when the gun is floating a little bit a lot of the times the trigger is pulled when the front sign moves on the target. But then you don’t get a smooth trigger pull and you miss low left( right handed shooter.) I find that happens a lot for myself. This was excellent advice and a great video. I look forward to incorporating these drills the next time I go to the range.
I know this is an older video, but I found your channel recently after an unfortunate situation with a previous stalker being out of jail, and I now need to conceal carry. Bought myself a handgun after a lot of research on what works best for me. I watched this video for some help with my aim and got a fantastic grouping of 5 out of 8 on my first magazine at the range practice with my husband. Thank you for the informative video! I feel like you've really helped my confidence and I will continue to practice to get better!
After this video you have just won yourself a new subscriber. I love these mini drills.! I can't wait to go to the range practice and advocate. Thank you for the both of you. The delivery was sensational
It was funny that with your Dunkin cup at the start of the video I assumed you were from New England. but once Mac started talking, I was sure you both were from Mass. Great video, I will use this drill and show this clip to my wife and get her confidence up as well. thanks.
@@williamdarico2369 he said he assumed we were from New England, but once he heard Mac speak it assured him we were definitely from MA (which he knows is part of New England). At least, that’s how I read it!
YT algorithm sent me here...glad it did. I can use the drills to improve my accuracy. I am the low and to the left type shooter. Thumbs up and sub. Thanks.
Gotta agree with the comments below. You and Mac provide some of the best shooting videos I've seen. I've learned things already, and I've just seen a few so far. I'm getting things from you guys that I haven't found in classes or on a range yet, and I am feeling more prepared than ever. THANK YOU!
Just took a cc class last week. The instructor was explaining the equal high equal light but didn't have your catchy phrase. I told him about it and he said he was going to use it from now on since it is so simple and self explanatory. 😉
Excellent and valuable information. Ball and dummy is a great training drill. I get the kid to pre-load my mags so I can start out with it as a warm up every time I head to the range. Taking him to get is carry permit in about 10 days, can't wait!
seriously, this was waaaay easier to watch and listen to, other channels want to act smart and throw numbers around, this channel? is freaking awesome! i learned something, and will try this next range visit.
Hey Stav, I have to say, you deliver the BEST content on TH-cam, all of your video's are so professional, informative & detailed and packed with so many useful tips that I personally use all of the time! This video is by far the best one I've watched on how to line up your sights to accurately hit the target. I LOVE how you guys break everything down with step by step instructions, it makes me feel like I'm being personally trained. Also, I wanted to give you a shout out for recommending Tactica Defense Fashion! I ordered a pair of the CC leggings using your code & I LOVE them, they are so comfortable to wear & the inside TPE polymer holsters are made really well, plus I like the fact they give you side pockets on each leg to carry your credit cards/cell phone. Thank you!!...sending much Love & appreciation from WV.
Hi Stav: I’ve been following your channel for quite some time, but somehow I’ve missed this video. I watched your more recent one where you did the same drill with the 380s(I have the Sig 365xl 9mm). I’ve been shooting for 3 years and I still have a flinching problem, so I will try this next time at the range. Thanks for all that you & Mac do and thanks for the email reminders! I feel like we’re friends!
@@Dragon1165 they are okay for beginners to see where your point of impact is but after getting good training remove it because it gives away your location , in case you need to use it in a self-defense situation . Plus you wouldn't want to solely rely on it , batteries to die and and when they do you'll need to fall back to your sight fundamentals .
@@Dragon1165 .. Laser sights are best used in low light situation for quick point shooting ,, hip shot or one hand shot from concealment or ground position,, in a defense shooting at distance (to give away location) is probably not a legal defense fight...
Great trigger control advice. I was dry firing my shield with a laser cartridge while watching this and I’m pretty accurate when I know it’s not going to make noise. Now I get why it all goes awry at the range. I think this is going to really help. Will keep practicing dry but can’t wait to try with live ammo. Thanks much for posting this. New subscriber.
So glad I found your channel. This is the first one I have watched and so much appreciated. This will be my next drill at the gravel pit. I will be watching many more of your vids. Thanks
My wife and I are new gun owners. She stumbled across your videos and they are really helping her. I like the production quality of the videos since I freelance in TV. You keep the content short, pertinent and very digestible for the new gun owner and viewer
Awesome video! I’ll definitely do the drills next time at the range. Mac got so deep there with the movement of the earth, moon, tides, etc. 🤣 Great shooting, Stav!
I ran across your video on things NOT to do in a firearms shop / store, and it was very good, then I found this one. After 3 years of watching firearms videos here on TH-cam, this one was the most enjoyable and informative. It kind of had a relaxing feel to it and helped me understand a lot more about trigger control and a new way to try and improve my accuracy. I'm 62 and only been into firearms for about 2 1/2 years. I don't think I'll ever be a Clint Eastwood, John Wayne or a Charles Bronson type Hollywood movie marksman. But trying to get to that level of shooting, learning from you two, will make it all the more fun to try. Thank you both and keep up the great teaching videos.
You two make a great team. Both of you are obviously accomplished shooters and you add up to make an informative and entertaining training session. I learned things that will certainly help me in gaining expertise. Thanks for your help. God bless, Miles
😳🤯😧 I just purchased my first firearm 3 days ago and have been to the range 3 times so I have a long way to go and this just gave me chill bumps. Girl, you are a beast and I’m loving your videos, I’m learning soo much from both of you. Thank you!!!!
I have learned a lot from all your videos, but this one especially. My husband is a master marksman, and he does okay teaching me, but he takes it for granted that I know things I don't. Then, when I ask questions they don't truly get answered, or he things I wouldn't need answers if I just did what he says. I had gained some accuracy, but our last trip to the range proved futile. I couldn't hit anything. Then, I watched this video, and today, I knew exactly what was wrong. All along, I had "focused on the front sight" like he told me to, but I didn't understand centering it between the two rear sights. Guess why? Because when I asked him why they were there if I wasn't supposed to focus on them, he didn't take me seriously and fully answer my question in a way that I understood, because he says he thought I was joking. But, armed with the information from your video today, I can proudly say I achieved nearly 100% accuracy, hitting where I was aiming.
i SO wish this was the FIRST video I watched when i began my journey!!
I don’t normally comment a lot on videos but I just had to say that this was one of the most informative shooting and targeting videos I have seen. Thanks for posting this. It helped me out tremendously!
I agree. I have been around guns my entire life and I learned a lot. They make a great team!
Agree and I've been shooting for years.
lol Trumptards love this contrived crap! 😂
@@claytonbrown7120 Contrived? Well, yes. Isn't that obvious? It's certainly not that they randomly happened across the shooting range with their handguns and camera in tow and spontaneously began to film a shooting video. It was purpose made to teach shooting, so yes, it is contrived. But, if anything, your comment falls more into the ironic definition of contrived than anything in this video. Smh..
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Aw, Trumptards just don’t have the capacity nor the vocabulary to understand, I forgot. Thanks 👍🏻
Stav and Mac, as a new shooter, I appreciate this video so much. You guys both touch on a huge thing I've noticed as a beginner, that psychological flinch or overthinking that occurs when I'm trying to shoot at the perfect moment, instead of just accepting a general window of time to pull the trigger. Thank you both so much! Can't wait to get out and put these tips to practice 👍🏼
Big applause for helping women to be confident and competent with self-defense firearms! 👏👏👏👏🇺🇸
Retired law enforcement here (32 years). Best video/training program I’ve seen. Thanks
This video made a big difference for me. I let the gun surprise me and I was surprised at how accurate I became. Awesome instruction you two
Mac’s accent is stronger in this video and I am HERE FOR IT
8:40 onwards helped me understand the SURPRISE moment. No one explained it so well what this moment is about. Within a window of time NOT at an exact moment as I drift. wow, thanks!
Well, I just practiced at the range using every one of these tips. I have a SIG 365 SAS and could not hit the broad side of a barn with it until I watched this video, and patiently practiced what you taught me...wow thank you so much.
Way to put in the work, Rich!! So glad you saw some improvement :) Keep it up!
@@SheEquipsHerselfHi there! Great shooting little lady! I’d like to know what kinds of firearm you are shooting with today? In this video? My carry piece is a Kimber micro 9mm which I LOVE!! However, I like the beefy look of yours and thought I’d ask. Thank you!
@@HarleeGurlI believe she’s shooting a smith and Wesson mp shield chambered in 9mm. I have the newer shield plus they are very good guns.
Great teachers, no arrogance and patience, thank you guys, stay blessed 👍
Thanks Ana!
Agreed!
Love your vids! Love the ego free realism.. you guys are kinda awesome.. lucky guy, beautiful intelligent interesting shooters are as rare as this kind of content!! Think I found some new teachers
This is seriously one of the best videos for tips and drills for pistol control and accuracy training. Like much better than anything else I’ve seen. You two do a very good job
True !
Yessss my thoughts exactly
It’s great that your boyfriend clarified that these are not defense or tactical drills. I think too many TH-cam “instructors” fail to clarify that. In a real defensive or tactical situation you can’t “wait” while you slowly pull the trigger like the bad guy will give you all the time you need!! New shooters don’t understand the difference in fundamentals with different types of situations. Good video!
Thanks so much for commenting and watching, Augusto!
I'd forgotten about these drills. Can't wait for my next range day...!
Wow!!!! Wish I could shoot that well. This is a beautiful video. Literally. Lol
I’ve been shooting for over 50 years and every time I watch your videos I learn something new. 26 minute video seemed like 5 minutes thank you 🙂
I love this I will try theses drills
@@dorisholmes6523 GREAT!!!! Keep doing these,please.
I bet you would not have watched the first one if it was not a Gidget...
Shooting for half a century and taking shooting advice from a Millennial girl?! Shameful.
26 minutes? What?
God Bless both of you, and thanks.
Thank you so much for posting this Stav! My fiancé, who unfortunately passed away this January, was a Combat Marksmanship Trainer in the Marine Corps. He was very eager to begin training me to shoot with the Glock 48 he gifted me for Christmas. We went to the range a few times last year so this was a great refresher for me. I feel a little more confident to go to the range on my own after watching this. I’m so glad I found your page. I know my Cesar would have approved of all the knowledge you both shared. Excellent content!! ❤️❤️❤️
Natalie, I’m so so sorry for your loss. I’m friends with Krysta and heard about Cesar’s passing...I wish you the comfort that only God can bring! I’m so glad you liked this video. I’m glad Cesar was able to teach you a bit of firearms training as well. I’m sure those memories will stay with you forever! The Glock 48 is a great gun...he chose well :) never stop learning and keep up the practice!!
that is so sad you lost your fiance' ....
Sorry for your loss
My heart goes out to you. I lost my wife of 37 years in mid 2022. Just a few weeks ago I began shooting with her pistol to honor her. The drills shown in the video are simply dope; i.e., very helpful.
@@southjersey10 Sorry to hear of your loss, as well.
WONDERFUL INSTRUCTION! In over 30 years of shooting my .45, I've never received such effective advice. This is excellent instruction for handgun accuracy. THANK YOU.
Thanks so much for watching!
Love this video. In addition to all the reinforcement of excellent shooter attitude and demonstration of an excellent self-training technique, it also provides the perfect counterbalance to the somewhat more common theme of "Gentleman's Carry".
The blooper reel is also awesome -- she fears no human assailant, but toss a butterfly at her hair and she's done for. : -)
Thank you so much for this video! Yesterday, I had my CCW renewal qualification. I used your one-hole technique; I let the earth move, tides roll, & rivers flow while my sights gently floated, then "let the gun surprise me". All of my shots, except one, were in the center of the small center circle! The other shot was on the line, just outside the center. I was pretty proud of myself!! Thanks to you & Mac for the great content in your videos. I've recommended your channel to lots of people since I found you.
Stev, your “assistant coach” did about the best explanation of trigger control I’ve seen. Please keep him around to help even us guys get better and more comfortable with the mechanics of shooting and cc gun handling. I’ve also learned a lot from your other posts as well. (Thanks, You and your assistant 🙂)
I am just beginning my handgun journey and this makes so much sense to me. Thanks so much.
Best video yet. It's not an expert shooting tutorial, it's fundamentals that will create expertise. BRASS. Let it surprise you. Love y'all.
Thanks for the training drill. I am using this info to help get more accurate and it is working great. I will continue to practice and of course watch you videos.
I've been shooting for 30 years and even I've learned something! Thank you guys
I love "equal height, equal light" -- that's such a perfect way to describe it!
I started shooting a rifle at a very young age. Got my very own 22 long rifle on my 8th or 9th birthday, that would have been '57 or '58, you can do the math. Carried a Colt 45 while in the Navy which was in the 70's. Still, a lot of information to handle and improve my own skills.
@@dannyward6927 never stop learning... that's the key to adulthood in my opinion.
Agreed
I did this drill the other day. I had the same reaction you did at 15:30 when I got the click. I was really surprised how much I was pushing. Mine was a little bit more pronounced than yours. I am so glad that I watched this video and got the dummy rounds as a training aid. I will keep working on relaxing and just letting the gun go bang. I appreciate the content.
I subscribed to your channel cause as a woman who is moving from shooting occasionally to conceal carry it was really hard to find a good channel for women. Your channel covers so many things i think about as a woman and a gun owner. Thank you stav! ❤️
Totally agree .These videos have given me more good information in one place than I have gotten from a dozen different sources.Thank you for making it easy.
Ditto here - Best channel ever! Thank you Stav.
@@cindyedgerton3582 Are you familiar with Paul Harrell's youtube channel?
Yes, I love the details ladies hahaha. Be safe out there, XOXO
I found this to be an informative drill. I should do this more. Speed isn't a factor here. It's about accuracy. I don't find this gender oriented. I'm a 67 old male.
Guys this is the best video of trigger control I've ever seen on TH-cam, I've been watching videos about this subject for 3 months. Excellent video
Thanks so much!!
I'm in my 60's and never had an interest in guns or felt the need for them but now as the world is changing I know I need to change to equip myself for whatever I might encounter. Thank you for all of your help!
me too, i am 68
Exactly! I have wanted a gun for a long time, I finally saved enough to get one. Now that we have open carry here in Oklahoma, I felt it was time. Sadly, I don't have anyone here to help me, when I can, I will take some courses. Also, I am having dealing with some shoulder pain that I am sure would hinder my shooting right now. I have not even loaded my gun yet. Ammo is very hard to find, which worries me. I am excited about learning to shoot. I am 61. Gosh, that is hard for me to even think about. This video was amazing, I will be watching all of hers I can find!
I totally agree with Josh Whealen. Very good video.
Thank you!
Thank you, Stav! I've taken multiple classes and I must say that I have learned abundantly more from watching your videos. You and Mac make an amazing team creating superb material. I am beyond greatful for what has become my favorite channel ❤
I watch this video a lot. It helps me tremendously, thank you Stav and Mac.
SO Informative!! Thank you! Love it when Mac gets involved and shares all his experience too.
Great, Great, Great, My wife finally wants to go the range with me and the things that i learn from this i will use for the rest of my life
Hey Stav! Just wanted to say that I watched this video twice and went to the range after not having shot for 6 + years and I did amazing! Out of 30 shots I only got 2 out of the middle circle. I completely amazed myself. Thank you so much for this video and all your great videos for women and all gun owners.
Nice!
Smart instructor.
Thanks, Terry!
This is the most incredibly informative video. Yesterday was my first class and range day. I did not fully understand how to line up my sights. Thank you for the detail on trigger control. I’m a right hand shooter and my target looked just like that with a little trail going low left. This video has inspired me. You have a new subscriber. I love this so much!!!
I love all of your videos and recommend them to anyone that shows interest in firearms. This video is incorrect where you describe sight alignment with the white dots. Just remember, not all sights have dots. I prefer the Warren Tactical sights with no dots. Just a note; You cannot see the target if you cover it up with the sight. Proper sight alignment is split with the top surface of the front sight. (Love your videos.)
This was the first time I saw the one hole drill. That makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing.
4:57 , I'm glad that was left in. Hilarious and cute. I love organic reactions. Good stuff in all!
Wow, nobody ever taught me these drills. Love it. Going to try next time at the range. I always shoot lower left, now I know why. Thanks guys, you are awsome!
Bravo Stavroula Good job, para poli orea!!!!
I have talked to people who own pistols. None of them mentioned anything about this. After seeing this, I want to go out and try it. Thanks for the video!!
Most informative video I have seen. I'm a new shooter and I appreciate these videos and drills
Wow, this is the best shooting tutorial I've ever watched. I've shot over 800 rounds but the group was always around the lower-left corner (I'm right-handed). I tried everything on improving my grip but didn't work. After watched this video, I realized my mistake is exact what Mac said in the video. I was waiting for the sight at the center of the target and pulled the trigger. This is how the flinching occurred. I tried the trigger control technique taught by Mac and it worked perfectly. Now I learned "It's ok for the sight movement. Let the gun surprise you". I'm able to put the round right on the center of the target now. Thank you so much.
Omg please, please, please do more drill videos like this! 😃 Mack is like "Gun Google" I learned so much and you guys are so super cute together 🥰
As an older person who just started shooting, this video was an Awesome Eye Opener. I am going to incorporate this into my next range session.
I don't know if any public range that allows holster draws
I'm 50 yrs old and have been shooting for years. I love these videos because I am still learning and picking up great ideas. Thanks for making the videos.
Ditto at 68
This a great drill and very well explained. As a 63 year old Dad/husband/grandad, I want to make sure I do the best I can when teaching family how to be safe, responsible, and accurate with firearms. Thank you for your all your advice, and please know your efforts are helping lots of folks.
This video was very helpful. I just took one of Mac's classes and he started with the one-hole drill. Knowing what to expect made the task a bit easier. It was a great class. Take care.
This is awesome. I showed your channel to my girlfriend she loves it
Thanks for sharing it with her!!
I have been shooting o er 50 years. That was the best explaination and drill I have ever seen on trigger control. Great job the both of you!!!!
Thank you so much!! Glad you liked it
As someone who’s new to all of this and learning, I’ve watched hundreds of hours of videos and this is one of the best described. The dude elaborated perfectly and used analogies that made it make sense… thanks guys! 👍
Excellent explanations! I was a firearms instructor for years and I love Stav’s videos! You’re a good teacher Mac.
great video especially for a beginner thank you
Thanks Stephanie!
I'm going to practice these at the range. I anticipate the recoil every single time...... and pull left like Mack said.
Same here.
So do I.
Yes! Me too!! So irritating! This makes so much sense now. Can’t wait to try it out.
Same
Same here
New gun owner here. I've watched many videos on how to improve your shooting accuracy and just stumbled upon this video. After watching videos after videos and close to 1000 rounds on a range, my shooting got improved but not much. All the videos were emphasizing on grip and trigger control, but none mentioned about physical state of your mind. After watching your video, one thing really stands out "Let the gun surprises you". I've noticed that when I pull the trigger and anticipate a bang, my gun muzzle dips just like you said. When I let the gun surprises me, my accuracy goes up big time, even with double tap. 7 out of 10 shots were dead center at 15 yards. That's a big deal for new gun owner :-). Thank you so much. You guys are awesome
THANK YOU FOR THIS! I've struggled with trigger control from the beginning--as Mac said, shooting low left instead of dead center. Now shooting with Stav's Shield, which I love--so much easier than the 11-pound trigger on my S&W revolver!--but still struggling to be light on the trigger. All these videos help; you're doing a great service, Stav!!
Great drill for everyone. Stay safe and watch out for those butterflies practicing their accuracy drills!
excellent instruction - especially the dummy round exercise - I've had my own guns for 66 years but have not seen that one - dang it, I guess I don't know everything like I thought I did
There's always more to learn I guess, Ken!
Both of you guys are awesome; love it! Thank you! The butterfly cracked me up 🤣😂
New to this channel, but not to TH-cam. "So, where have you been, ijs!?" Great 'real-deal' instruction on trigger control. Excellent tips for both new AND EXPERIENCED shooters. What a breath of fresh air to see someone teaching it right on TH-cam, bravo!
Thanks so much Thomas!! Hope you stick around! :)
I’m a new female gun owner and shooter and I really appreciate your videos! Finding a good informative video addressing shooting as/for women without it being derogatory or demeaning is kinda hard. Seeing you as a strong competent beautiful woman teaching others to be the same is absolutely amazing ❤! Thank you!
Love how it was explained that even when the gun is floating a little bit a lot of the times the trigger is pulled when the front sign moves on the target. But then you don’t get a smooth trigger pull and you miss low left( right handed shooter.) I find that happens a lot for myself. This was excellent advice and a great video. I look forward to incorporating these drills the next time I go to the range.
I know this is an older video, but I found your channel recently after an unfortunate situation with a previous stalker being out of jail, and I now need to conceal carry. Bought myself a handgun after a lot of research on what works best for me. I watched this video for some help with my aim and got a fantastic grouping of 5 out of 8 on my first magazine at the range practice with my husband. Thank you for the informative video! I feel like you've really helped my confidence and I will continue to practice to get better!
After this video you have just won yourself a new subscriber. I love these mini drills.! I can't wait to go to the range practice and advocate. Thank you for the both of you. The delivery was sensational
"...in a *window* of time..." was a game-changer for me. Thanks for the xlnt content!
Awesome job by both of you. Awesome shooting! And one question. Are you using one eye or both eyes open?
Thank you! We both shoot both eyes open
Video helped me so much its worth a subscribe :)
Thanks for subscribing, Patrick!
@@SheEquipsHerself np im starting a channel myself i know how every subscription matters your video was fantastic :)
It was funny that with your Dunkin cup at the start of the video I assumed you were from New England. but once Mac started talking, I was sure you both were from Mass. Great video, I will use this drill and show this clip to my wife and get her confidence up as well. thanks.
Guess we can't hide that huh?? :-) So glad you liked the video!!
Mass is New England you dip shit
@@williamdarico2369 he said he assumed we were from New England, but once he heard Mac speak it assured him we were definitely from MA (which he knows is part of New England). At least, that’s how I read it!
Can't imagine the negativity you must deal with if just my comment got that much hate. Take care and stay positive.
@@Tim51Tom the internet is an...interesting place. 😆 be well!
YT algorithm sent me here...glad it did. I can use the drills to improve my accuracy. I am the low and to the left type shooter. Thumbs up and sub. Thanks.
Gotta agree with the comments below. You and Mac provide some of the best shooting videos I've seen. I've learned things already, and I've just seen a few so far. I'm getting things from you guys that I haven't found in classes or on a range yet, and I am feeling more prepared than ever. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for watching!! I'm so glad you're enjoying what you've seen on my channel so far :)
You two are Absolutely Fantastic.
Just took a cc class last week. The instructor was explaining the equal high equal light but didn't have your catchy phrase. I told him about it and he said he was going to use it from now on since it is so simple and self explanatory. 😉
Awesome training
Thank you!
You and your husband are one heck of a team. Thanks for this!
Thanks for the instructions, can't wait to try them. Very well presented and understandable.
In the 1st 2 minutes - I learned more about how to use sights than all the videos I've seen on the subject (a few!). Thank you! Great drills too.
Totally agree. Something I’ve struggled with, “where do I put the dot”. Thank you.
Excellent drill! I'm going to try this one with my daughter when we go to the range this coming weekend. Thanks for the tips!
Excellent and valuable information. Ball and dummy is a great training drill. I get the kid to pre-load my mags so I can start out with it as a warm up every time I head to the range. Taking him to get is carry permit in about 10 days, can't wait!
I've been shooting for over 50 years, still learning. Great job, both y'all
One of the best instructional shooting videos I've seen. good job!
seriously, this was waaaay easier to watch and listen to, other channels want to act smart and throw numbers around, this channel? is freaking awesome! i learned something, and will try this next range visit.
Best video I have seen yet!
Thank you I learned a lot and enjoyed this video
So glad you liked it!
Hey Stav, I have to say, you deliver the BEST content on TH-cam, all of your video's are so professional, informative & detailed and packed with so many useful tips that I personally use all of the time! This video is by far the best one I've watched on how to line up your sights to accurately hit the target. I LOVE how you guys break everything down with step by step instructions, it makes me feel like I'm being personally trained. Also, I wanted to give you a shout out for recommending Tactica Defense Fashion! I ordered a pair of the CC leggings using your code & I LOVE them, they are so comfortable to wear & the inside TPE polymer holsters are made really well, plus I like the fact they give you side pockets on each leg to carry your credit cards/cell phone. Thank you!!...sending much Love & appreciation from WV.
LifesAjourney thank you SO so much!! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos :) I love my leggings too! They're so comfortable
I agree about getting personal training... like I almost feel bad that I’m not paying for it!! 😆
@@brkhtj trust me, you are. :)
Hi Stav: I’ve been following your channel for quite some time, but somehow I’ve missed this video. I watched your more recent one where you did the same drill with the 380s(I have the Sig 365xl 9mm). I’ve been shooting for 3 years and I still have a flinching problem, so I will try this next time at the range. Thanks for all that you & Mac do and thanks for the email reminders! I feel like we’re friends!
We are Loving all the info offered, different point of view. ..etc. .
Also, do you suggest against or for Lazer sights?
@@Dragon1165 they are okay for beginners to see where your point of impact is but after getting good training remove it because it gives away your location , in case you need to use it in a self-defense situation . Plus you wouldn't want to solely rely on it , batteries to die and and when they do you'll need to fall back to your sight fundamentals .
@@joseinfante7540 she practices with both, it stays off most times.
@@Dragon1165 .. Laser sights are best used in low light situation for quick point shooting ,, hip shot or one hand shot from concealment or ground position,, in a defense shooting at distance (to give away location) is probably not a legal defense fight...
Sooo glad I found your channel. Can't wait to show your videos to my wife.
Great trigger control advice. I was dry firing my shield with a laser cartridge while watching this and I’m pretty accurate when I know it’s not going to make noise. Now I get why it all goes awry at the range. I think this is going to really help. Will keep practicing dry but can’t wait to try with live ammo. Thanks much for posting this. New subscriber.
So glad I found your channel. This is the first one I have watched and so much appreciated. This will be my next drill at the gravel pit. I will be watching many more of your vids. Thanks
Thanks for watching!!
Part of my training is these drills from you. New shooter and my grip and accuracy are much better. Thank you very much.
So glad the videos are helping, Reginald! Keep up the training! :)
My wife and I are new gun owners. She stumbled across your videos and they are really helping her. I like the production quality of the videos since I freelance in TV. You keep the content short, pertinent and very digestible for the new gun owner and viewer
Awesome video! I’ll definitely do the drills next time at the range. Mac got so deep there with the movement of the earth, moon, tides, etc. 🤣 Great shooting, Stav!
I ran across your video on things NOT to do in a firearms shop / store, and it was very good, then I found this one. After 3 years of watching firearms videos here on TH-cam, this one was the most enjoyable and informative. It kind of had a relaxing feel to it and helped me understand a lot more about trigger control and a new way to try and improve my accuracy. I'm 62 and only been into firearms for about 2 1/2 years. I don't think I'll ever be a Clint Eastwood, John Wayne or a Charles Bronson type Hollywood movie marksman. But trying to get to that level of shooting, learning from you two, will make it all the more fun to try. Thank you both and keep up the great teaching videos.
You two make a great team. Both of you are obviously accomplished shooters and you add up to make an informative and entertaining training session. I learned things that will certainly help me in gaining expertise. Thanks for your help. God bless, Miles
Thank you for saying, “Let the gun surprise you.” Oh, and explaining that the floating thing is normal and okay!
😳🤯😧 I just purchased my first firearm 3 days ago and have been to the range 3 times so I have a long way to go and this just gave me chill bumps. Girl, you are a beast and I’m loving your videos, I’m learning soo much from both of you. Thank you!!!!