I am a new er pistol shooter looking to really learn good technique and fundamentals.I am saving money up for the Nra pistol course now, but I was wondering if there was any dvds or video tutorials that would help me just understand basic technique and fundamentals so that when I get to the basic NRA class that I will have at least a good knowledge of basic fundamentals and technique?
Thanks.
The Magpul pistol DVD will get you very familiar with what is going to be taught and will get you a good baseline for the actual instruction.
I felt like it was similar to reading the chapter before going to class. You knew what to expect, what was going to be taught, and you could think about it at your own pace prior to the limited time you will have with an instructor. Worth every penny.
This is an article that I wrote. You may find it helpful.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_9_4/231072_Maximizing_Your_Range_Time.html
http://www.vikingtactics.com/books_stayinfight.html
I know 40.00 bucks for a book sounds like a lot, but really its only about 2 boxes of ammo and you will get a lot more from this book than you would from those 2 boxes.
Trust me buy this book, and practice the techniques in it, then you will be leaps and bounds ahead of your NRA instructor.
Originally Posted By simpks01:
I am a new er pistol shooter looking to really learn good technique and fundamentals.I am saving money up for the Nra pistol course now, but I was wondering if there was any dvds or video tutorials that would help me just understand basic technique and fundamentals so that when I get to the basic NRA class that I will have at least a good knowledge of basic fundamentals and technique?
Thanks.
Stance
I like the isosceles, people naturally square up when in a fight - no different when there is a gun involved. Make sure your weight is on the balls of your feet, keep your knees with a slight bend and lean forward at the waist a little bit. First link video he doesn't lock his arms but I recommend you should lock your arms and push-pull with your shoulders, reduces fatigue and controls recoil better.
Grip
Get a good grip on the handgun, you want the meat between your thumb and index finger pushed hard into the tang or beavertail. You should squeeze the weapon with your strong side hand so the pressure points are on the back and front of the grip. Squeezing into the sides creates a nice pivot point for the gun to flop around due to recoil. Bring your support/weak/reaction hand up to fill the gap on the grip and lap your thumbs so the strong side thumb is on top. Your thumbs should stay clear of controls and not place pressure on any part of the gun. I don't recommend the "thumb over thumb" method in the link, it isn't the best method - and it can be very hard to unlearn habits once ingrained.
4 Step Draw
Practice your draw very slowly and deliberately on an unloaded weapon, only go as fast as it can be done correctly. You will need at least 500 reps to ingrain a new skill, but a rep only counts when done right. As the response is ingrained, speed will come naturally. Just don't push yourself to be faster, it will only cause you to fumble.
Finally, buy some dummy rounds and randomly load them into some magazines at the range, it will let you see if you are moving the gun at the moment of firing - very common to see. Easily my favorite concept for training shooters, they can see themselves making mistakes. I can't really explain marksmanship on a forum in a way that will make anyone a better shooter, you have to get out there and observe yourself and if possible, find a experienced coach to watch you and make suggestions.
