AIMING IS USELESS! 3 Secrets To Great Shooting | Rob Leatham 6x IPSC World Champion!

When it comes to shooting, few are at Rob Leatham's calibre so when he's got something to say about shooting, we should pay attention.
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[@countysheepdog55]

Funker Tactical - Fight Training Videos , excellent. Thank you. Can I dry fire my Glock and Shield without damaging it?

[@asepulveda1202]

Thank you sir may I have another

[@yi-tzaistoyreview4576]

how can you hold the gun tight? if you hold the gun tight, you will move the gun. Mantis X system agrees. I shoot 95 points on mantis X and I don't hold the gun with a super tight hold. thx. Isn't tight going to move the gun? I hold the gun and let the recoil do its thing. thx. I don't think u should hold it very tight. I am going to start practicing with a glcok 27 .40.

[@user-oh9kw5zg6i]

it takes time to aim and sometimes you dont have that..

[@ZZstaff]

Yi-Tzai: You can hold the gun tight, Funker Tactical probably shows how to do that in one of his videos. In this video he is talking about tactical shooting, not target [bulls eye] shooting. I used to shoot competition and know exactly what you both are talking about.

[@shanek6582]

In five minutes I learned more than I have in years of shooting by myself

[@michaeltomsa-musatin]

Check out Jerry Miculek "How to shoot a Pistol with world champion shooter, Jerry Miculek" You will expand your horizon and tighten your group all at the same time. Trust me.

[@boomerdc]

if you learned alot in 5 min then you had absolutely no idea what you were doing for years...

[@michaeltomsa-musatin]

2Cats It could also depend upon a person perhaps following bad habits without knowing it...such as thinking the Weaver stance is ideal for rapid strings...it's not.

[@cullendarling1678]

it could....but then why reply with a positive or decent comment when you can take the opportunity to put someone down behind the anonymity of the internet.

[@rashidm4907]

Shane K lmao right

[@scout06171]

I taught combat marksmanship in the US Army. It’s nice to hear a professional say the same things I taught my students.

[@shooterqqqq]

@@AlphaOmegaSigma07 If someone is willing to go to the expense of buying a firearm, they should learn everything they can about marksmanship. There is no speed vs accuracy. There is speed and accuracy. Too many think they have to give up one for the other.

[@shooterqqqq]

@@AlphaOmegaSigma07 Enter a competition with your sights taped up.

[@ninjastriker6761]

@@shooterqqqq Only gun nerds cares about "competition". Guns are about defense and survival for most buying and/or using them.

[@shooterqqqq]

@@ninjastriker6761 Competition is measuring how well you can' shoot. No one spends time and money in shooting and then never looks at their target without measuring hits and trying to improve. No one.

[@StupidBadyXD]

When I teach people handgun, I start with feeling the gun, feeling the trigger, stance, and breathing. Aiming I told them is the least important.

[@robertregan5286]

I have been struggling for the longest time since buying a gun on how to hit my target. Every video or instruction I reviewed always focused on aim. I was at a point where I was almost about to sell my gun because I just couldn't succeed in aiming. I tried what you said and realized watching my gun after doing a few dry pulls how much I was moving the gun when pulling the trigger. I spent the next few minutes steadying my hand on the pull then loaded the gun, held firm, pulled AND HIT DEAD ON TARGET! I ended up hitting 27 out of 28 shots. Thanks so much!!! I'm now more confident about my abilities and not so afraid of hitting an unintended target.

[@JBliehall]

Robert, I train LE and the military. Here's a drill to see how stable your weapon is on firing: 1. load 1 round and remove the magazine. 2. Point in and fire 1 round. 3. reset the trigger as fast as possible and "fire" the 2nd (non-existant round) 9 out of 10 times even KNOWING there is no "2nd round" the muzzle will drop because you expect the recoil of the gun with the 2nd round. Practice until the muzzle remains level. Stay safe. No one is here forever.

[@shannonpatrick77]

Try this as well have someone video you shooting from the side then review the video and see what you did right or wrong

[@james3414]

@@JBliehall nice exercise idea, going to try it this weekend

[@tidefanyankee2428]

@@JBliehall That's a great drill, even if you think or know you've solved that problem with shooting. That's the type of drill you go back to to reinforce technique. Awesome suggestion.

[@michaelthemadsoldiertist]

Cops & Robbers or whatever man. Way simpler than this. Use your middle finger to pull the trigger. Point your index finger under the slide and point your finger at whatever you want dead. It’s literally that simple. No system no fancy way of shooting just like when you were a kid. Except now your finger is loaded and the bang is a lot louder.

[@brookswarren8272]

Former Marine 0331 1/9. This is shit that will keep you alive. This technique helps you be an asset not a liability. Good class bro

[@davidrichter9164]

"Bro?"

[@damonvasquez5386]

@@davidrichter9164 bro

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

I was a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marines in 1970. I was a shooter, long guns, before I was introduced to the .45 cal 1911. I hated that pistol! LOL, but our instructor ( a Marine) looked at me like I was something I shouldn't be. When we got to the range with the M--16's, he kicked me in my boot and told me to quit showing off! Later in my career I had the distinct honor of shooting alongside some of the Marines finest pistol and rifle marksmen at Quantico. I learned so much!

[@Michael-A]

bullshit! USMC RECON

[@sleeve8651]

Mickey Mouse is Right ! 1/7 81's 77/80 Division Champs SUPER GRUNTS

[@Bentray-Reed]

This is unbelievable! I just started shooting & wasn’t hitting & was nervous as heck, I applied what this instructor said about 4 days after I started shooting & now I’m not that nervous & hitting target a lot more. If you read comments thank you very much.

[@Bentray-Reed]

austin M Yeah I’m shooting a lot better now since this comment. I also learned for targeting now, aim your pistol at target with your dominant eye & close the non dominant eye using the individual sight (not sure what it’s called towards the end of the pistol) then open non dominant eye and make sure the target is In between the sights (the sights closest to you) then grab gun with a tight grip & just shoot. I’m landing on target. I was so nervous the first time lol now I’m not. Good luck with training. GOD BLESS!

[@IamShrimple]

I just want to say i found it funny that you referred to him as just an instructor. I'm not disrespecting you, it's just funny hearing Rob referred to as an instructor rather than one of the best pistol shooters to ever do it. Best of luck and keep on shooting! Glad to hear you've made big improvements, Rob has a lot of great, simple videos out there.

[@BeReal918]

@@IamShrimple It's like saying Instructor Zero was "just a soldier".

[@BeReal918]

@@Bentray-Reed It's just called the front sight.

[@chewminem2044]

It’s cool, my friend who talks a lot of crap was shaking the first time he shot his gun lol

[@onee]

1. Hold the gun really tight 2. Point the gun at the target 3. Pull the trigger without moving

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[@reploid001]

No. 2 means "aim"

[@RNGD-jp7nk]

@@reploid001 lol smart assery over 9000. I love it though

[@user-jt9fi2kl6n]

4. Fill your target with lead

[@thesteve120]

@@reploid001 no it means point the gun, the act of aiming is ensuring as much as you can that you will hit what you shoot at. If I point the gun and close my eyes i'm not aiming

[@patrickfarley8036]

That was the most logical, concise and brilliantly articulated summation of shooting ive ever heard! He left nothing out, and even said shooting is simple, its just not easy. Brilliant!!! No hesitations, no uhs and ums, no stammering! Confident , logical and rational. Its no wonder this gentleman is a champion! This should be a required block of instruction and commited to memory by every shooter!

[@oscarballard7911]

Great instruction. Fortunately my Father who was career military and a southern boy, who grew up experimenting with technique shooting Water Moccasins of fence posts after the Mississippi's annual floods, with an H&R .22 special wheel gun, taught me the very same thing. He also taught me that Target shooting is a Rich Mans sport, even more so know and that all the target instruction in world means nothing if your in Combat and/or dangerous situations needing immediate engagement. I confess, I'm not a timed fire guy, never have been, never wanted to be. The weapon feels like an extension of my hand. Guys I know marvel over how I can dump 8 rounds in 3 seconds into a 3.5" area at 30ft, with my 1911, You don't have time to do that and aim too! Have a hard time doing that with timed fire, as my sporting club does with our annual shoot. with target at 7, 15 and 25 yards, usually good to the 15, at 25 I just point and pull and do better than any of the others at the rapid fire, but crappy at timed. My dad always said, "you don't aim a handgun, you point and shoot, you aim a rifle, if you have the luxury of time, otherwise it's the very same principle." I experienced that very thing in my military service, when there are multiple moving and stationary target trying to make their way to you, you just don't have the luxury of time!

[@g.v.harvey7425]

Oscar points out the critical element in combat and in all decision-making: "How much time do I have?" I shot WAY over expert with the .45 in the Marine Corps (1967). And I had to shoot at two running targets at night in a street fight back home in the States. I got one, and the other dove into the bushes. I had developed good trigger pull, so even under intense pressure, my shots were pretty good. I hit one out of the three shots. One target was to my front, and the other was 90 degrees to my right. Missed Target 1. Missed Target 2. Hit Target 1. Total time for three shots: less than 1 second. When seconds count, only microseconds are available. Rob is right -- you can't aim.

[@Garrus_Vakarian_N7]

Yes guys. I see how tough and keen you are, military expertise. But taking it on the light side.. at home we got a time for everyone and everything❤

[@nes6234]

Totally agree. I never use my sights. I don't even open my eyes.

[@therealborischang]

I aim at the ceiling.

[@JonCombo]

Blind Faith 360 No Scope.

[@ttacx]

i like to get really drunk before shooting, that generally compensates the 6inch drop

[@scorpikoshka7184]

Ahhahah, nice )))

[@billygoatgruff2554]

Me too. I just use 'The Force'.....

[@robbabcock_]

Rob Leatham has forgotten more about shooting than 99% of shooters will ever know. When he speaks, listen! At least if you want to become a better shooter. Great tips and a great video. I totally agree with his assessment. He's vastly better than I am but what he's saying applies to all shooting. Trigger control really is the Holy Grail of shooting. Sight alignment doesn't mean shit if you can't pull the trigger without disturbing the alignment of the gun. That's why dry firing makes champions.

[@katydiaz4697]

not pull squeeze!

[@ProTuner06]

No, squeeze. If you do any of the others, then you aren't going to hit shit.

[@airgunsbb]

Apparently you did not watch/listen to the video. For accuracy contests you need to squeeze the trigger. For speed drills you need a CONTROLLED jerk or slap of the trigger. In either case the gun should still not move.

[@airgunsbb]

J Irving: "! I would like to see him repeat what he just did using a factory gun." If I were you, I would not bet money he couldn't! Unless you don't mind losing it! What I would like is for you to PROVE you know more and shoot better than Rob! Otherwise, stop shooting off your mouth! Because I suspect that is the ONLY thing you can shoot well with!

[@bonnivilleblackcherry9745]

when you shoot for speed in competitions its pulling not not squeezing....with that said there are not alot of competitions where shots are made at long ranges where puling will fuk up your shot...these guys as great as they are in their short yardage shooting sports are not hunters where a long range shot is required....My dad hunted with a old timer (feked if i know his name) competition shooter but he sucked at taking a shot with a rifle let alone at longer ranges...competition shooters build muscle memory for short shots and to do it fast not practical for anyone that just hunts.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

This man's credentials got my attention right off the bat. Thank you for taking the time to help others improve.

[@elvispresley3234]

Rob, So glad I found your video. It is filled with common sense. I am a new gun owner. I have been around guns a little over the course of my 61 yrs. This is a drill I came up with for myself based on what I hear to be the most common and expected factors in an altercation. Since most altercations are close up, happen fast, the other person might be armed and shooting back, this is what I mix into my training. I draw my gun, but I do not aim, I point it at a target I made that is the average size of a beltline to shoulder height and an average width of a man's torso. Again, I do not aim, I point the gun and get as many rounds into the torso as fast as possible. I do this at 15', 21', 30', 40', and 50'. I do this at each distance until I can put 90 percent of my shots into the torso and then 80 percent of the 90 percent in a fairly tight group. I do not proceed to the other distances until I can achieve this (other than just shooting at those other distances to see where I might be at). I do this because I perceive that the likelihood of me ever having to pull my weapon is infinitely small, and having to do it twice in my life is even smaller, if it does happen it is more than likely to be fast and chaotic. I want to take one more thing to think about or do out of the equation and that is aiming at close distance. Do I also train to aim too? Of course I do. But this "training" I came up with makes sense to me. It makes me feel confident that I am ready for fast unexpected chaos. I have gotten pretty good at it so far. As a new gun owner, I'd like to know what you experienced people think. I am just trying to be prepared as best I can for myself and my family. Thanks, If you disagree, pls don't be a butthole, I'm here to learn.

[@Garrus_Vakarian_N7]

I guess in these scenarious of protecting your family you gotta be doing some multitasking in commanding them to evac along with your defense strategy of returning fire. Do not go over problematic areas, isolated or full of narcotics. In long journeys go prepared and take food, water, reserve parts and go with at least one good friend. In close quarters, depending of a weapon you use you will take action. It is not probable someone will shoot you with sniper or carbine... In cqb there is a lot of movement thus beware for your target might get around you and shoot you down so - Learn to shoot while running around fast and jerk your head around too sight in any possible threats, if you are pinned learn to fire back over cover without poping your head out of cover..

[@elvispresley3234]

Great advice, thanks. @@Garrus_Vakarian_N7

[@elwhastrummer]

Man, I bet some of the other KZbin shooter guys hate you. I have been shooting since I was 7 years old. About the only thing my Dad said to me was "Hold the damn gun still", and "You're not gripping the gun tight enough". He also explained to me that it didn't matter how you pulled the trigger, as long as you didn't move the gun around when you did. That was 53 years ago, and I've always had fun shooting and either pissed off or impressed my friends. Also, my Dad wasn't in the military, rather he was a poor sustenance hunter raised during the great depression. Great video!! Thanks!

[@FunkerTactical]

People generally love this video or hate it. Depending on their experiences.

[@yoshyusmc]

The most reknowned snipers have been squirrel or rabbit hunters. Thank you for sharing your story, it was interesting.

[@bobbys4327]

@@FunkerTactical I like Rob's style, "to the point"! Shouldn't take 40 minutes of bs-ing to get a point across.

[@paavopyykko526]

At our military training in Finnland before we went to the shooting range we trained quite a lot our empty shot skills. Basicly the instructor put 5-cent coin on the top of our gun barrels (RK-62) and we had to be able to shoot so that the coin did not drop. I allways thought that was obvious, but now I really appreciate the training we got!

[@caseygtr]

That's a really good training tip. Thank you!

[@Its_Tippy]

Paavo Pyykkö missä päin?

[@rickparrott5896]

That's the way we used to do it when I went to the US Infantry School in 1980. We used a dime. Our Drill Sergeant also had us practicing focusing on our finger. Our platoon had more experts than the rest of the company combined. ;-)

[@chrismejia5235]

We still do it in the U.S. Army but my DS had us do it in the barracks while prone for hours.

[@zackiinu7194]

11 Bravo school 1979. We also used a dime, or got hit on the back of our steel pots with a clearing rod. Haha! Good times ;)

[@a10sim]

I’ve watched this video several times since it was first posted. Talk about a motivating instructor! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise with all of us mere mortals.😊

[@rayfranchi1507]

Completely changed my shooting forever! No one has ever said to me when you pull the trigger and make sure you don't move the gun. Amazing results and a simple solution. Thank you Ron Leatham!!!

[@kctippensusmc]

Really? Must have taken a lot of lazy instructor classes. I always teach when pulling the trigger, imagine you are squeezing a super glue bottle to get that 1 drop out. Nice easy and steady. Go crazy with it and it goes all over the place.

[@rayfranchi1507]

@@kctippensusmc well you would be amazed at how many people don't know the simple truth about pulling the trigger without moving the gun to stay on target. It's amazing when you keep that in mind.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

That should be common F'ing sense to NOT move the gun when you pull the damn trigger ...

[@Garrus_Vakarian_N7]

The worst happens when you aim too long for rifle gets heavy and shooter gets impatient. Sway of the barrel + pain in shoulders + impatience + no breath and heavy lungs + heart rate gets higher for trying to stop breathing + sweaty and slippery arms due prolong holding + thinking too much and hesitating + eyes are loosing focus on sights, specially iron sights and getting to hurt cuz of too much infalling light + legs are getting stiffer and you really need to move to flex stiffnes in knees

[@mixflip]

gotta love logic from a pro shooter. hold the gun tight....pull the trigger without moving the gun. makes sense to me.

[@stradlemonkey444]

I remember that episode of Sesame Street! It was my favorite except for the one where the girl takes her pet llama to the dentist! "Me and my llama, me and my llama..."

[@mallard_duck458]

what does sesame street have to do with this?

[@HepauDK]

Sad thing is that he fails to explain HOW to do it. Like why he isn't pressing his thumbs firmly against the grip...

[@wilhard45]

Henrik Paulsen he isn't teaching a class. He gave you some valuable information in a short video. You want training then go to his school and pay for it.

[@carollshuey7343]

So standing still upright with your arms locked and tunnel visioned is the best way to avoid being a target. Such genius..

[@bigprimetime]

Finally Someone To The Point!! ✊🏾💯

[@varanid9]

I see what you did there.

[@badhand23]

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[@eddiekorkis]

Yep. Exactly

[@MasQueVencedorEnCristo]

No bs

[@DaCaptainV]

Right! 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@stevesmith3167]

Thank you. My shooting went form hitting the target all over to a 6 to 9 inch circle because of this advice!!

[@3_KNIVES]

No bullshit and straight to the point! That’s what I’m talking about!

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

Thank God, another instructor I can add to my list that knows what they are doing

[@Gunnvulcan]

I mean, he's the most accomplished professional shooter of all time, so he's pretty good to listen to.

[@campsitez2355]

timothy svec That's right, he didn't reply because things don't get prettier after this... no, they don't because if you thought that's all I had on those ameteur shooters and valor theives... you'd be wrong.

[@carollshuey7343]

Your new name is candy bra.

[@carollshuey7343]

professional shooter? you have never seen live fire exercises of tier I SMUs firing real firearms. Gindee him a VSS Vintorez and he could not hit a cow

[@MikeyDonna]

This video wasn't about shooting livestock !!!! mike

[@naramsolaka1765]

I told this to my sister in law, she never fired a fire arm. Target was at 5 yard and we followed your technique. Man I wish if I had a picture of the target, in A zone all 100 bullets and amazing group. She was laughing like she couldn’t believe she shot this good. Thank you sir and god bless.

[@kevinc.3717]

I've seen this video a few times awhile ago (few years) and again today. It is still by far the best advice out there! Thank you again!!

[@WienGolf]

Great session! Thanks a lot for your simple, but fabulous advice.

[@danielhiggins8798]

Thank you! This is what I learned at age 7, and was a deadly shot for 10 years. Then someone taught me how to shoot, and my accuracy went downhill. Now, 50 years later, I’ve come full circle, and 90% of my practice is dry firing. I trained my sons by handing them a handgun and not telling them whether it was loaded or not. Nothing like flinching on an empty chamber to demonstrate the importance of trigger control

[@saysflushable]

100percent agree. I still load empty cylinders on my revolvers just to check myself. This I believ is a great training aid.

[@Jason.B.]

Some of us used to have another person load the mag and put one or two dummy rounds in with the real ones before we practiced other shooting drills (Army). That way you see if you're trying to compensate the recoil (dummy flinch) and you also practice clearing a FTF.

[@MityLite]

@@Jason.B. Flinching is not necessarily a bad thing, its just if you do it out of timing you will miss a lot, if the timing is right its a great recoil control trick

[@guyanaspice6730]

"Danielson, Karate, not Here. Karate Here." karate kid hehe

[@jjspider22]

That's spot on man. I'm teaching my son the same principle of not flinching and what it could do to your shots.

[@malcolmmarzo2461]

Another thing to factor in is when your target is shooting back. My first day on river boats in Vietnam the boat captain told me that it was common to shit your pants when taking incoming fire. He said don't worry it happens to a lot of us; just keep on firing back. A combat "glory" story.

[@uss-dh7909]

You know, I wonder how we got from that to where we are right now all in 50 years. Somewhere along the line, someone fucked up real good... :J

[@mrsmith8436]

Easy there RAMBO nobody was talking about combat shooting, thats yet again a whole different type of shooting. This is target shooting

[@comanchedase]

Sounds like bullshit

[@stevecooper2873]

A common response while preparing to fight for a lot of animals.

[@rhabdob3895]

Thanks for your service but 90% of targets aren’t shooting back. I don’t care where you get your news.

[@AdamU1016]

I love your straight to the point no nonsense message. Thank you. Liked and subscribed just now.

[@johnfrainee3742]

Your no nonsense content and delivery is absolutely priceless! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesbarca7229]

Here's a little trick I like to use... After talking to someone about trigger control and not anticipating the recoil, I'll tell them we're going to do some live fire. I will then load the weapon putting a snap cap in place of the live round without them knowing it, and tell them to fire a round. This demonstrates exactly how much they anticipate the recoil and move the weapon. This method works best when using a revolver. I will randomly load live rounds and snap caps and have the person practice, never knowing if the gun will actually fire or not. For many people the improvement in their accuracy is immediate and sometimes quite substantial. Also, this is one of those methods you can use on yourself. Take a couple of live rounds, randomly drop them in the cylinder w/o looking, give it a spin and flip it closed. Next time you're out shooting try it, you might be surprised.

[@joshuamerrill8446]

I did this with one of my former military buddies. He just bought a brand new .45 colt revolver, beautiful piece. We went to the range and he couldn't hit the target at thirty feet or so and blamed the gun, saying "the sights are off" and I replied with the comment of "you're dropping the nose man." He didn't believe me so when he went to the restroom, I took my pocket knife and popped out the used primer from a spent round of his and loaded his gun for him, putting the spent round in the third revolver slot and put it back. Should have seen the look on his face when you saw the nose of the revolver drop down three inches when he shot, it was great.

[@travis5665]

lol when you said this method works best using a revolver i was like he's kidding, but yeah no shit a revolver is going to make people think right away that there's going to be a nice recoil haha

[@garetz2011]

I used to do it when was possible for a civilian to have fun with a gun in my country. Yeah. This is the most best kept gun secret.That's why accidental shots are deadly, if you are not aware about the gun condition you have no fear to make you push or pull the gun trying to escape from the kick. But... for people who disagree: be happy and have fun wasting ammo.

[@RobinMyaing]

I have read this recommendation many times but have a question. So I go to the range and randomly load snap caps in the pistol (revolver or semiautomatic) and I shoot. When i get to the snap cap and pull the trigger, do I need to have someone observe and tell me the nose dropped. If the nose did drop, what do I do as practice to overcome the nose drop?

[@garetz2011]

There is no need for an observer. You know when the gun moves from fear or lack of trigger technique. When I started I could feel my heart beating faster at each click.

[@GetMeThere1]

Actually, I figured EXACTLY this for myself. I wasn't happy with my shooting, and so I thought DEEPLY about what was really necessary. Then I thought I was CRAZY, because it seemed the opposite of everything I had ever heard about shooting. I'm SO GLAD to hear somebody say this stuff, and verify for me that I'm not nuts for looking at things this way!

[@Mairatxxx]

Incredibly outstanding! That’s exactly how I started so you confirm my theory. I would miss miserably when I try to aim and remembered all the steps.

[@quincymcneeley8950]

I watched this when I was new to firearms it’s still the Best advice going today!! Straight to the point and relevant regardless of where you are at in your training.

[@daveanderson1980]

you made more sense in 5 minuets than i have heard in 40 years of shooting and you know what ? your absolutely right

[@TheShinobiOne]

Its good to hear a fresh perspective, most repeat the same few thing.

[@MrTONYSOPRANO69]

Fresh perspective? Rob Leatham was "the man" back in the 80's with Team Dillon when I was into the combat shooting scene down in Arizona, back then he shot a .38 super.Great shooter and cool guy

[@TheShinobiOne]

What I meant was different than what most others have say.

[@wikieditspam]

It sounds like golf and tennis advice: consistency is key.

[@granthart7120]

It's good to hear a fresh perspective, most repeat the same few thing.

[@oldfart269]

I just found this video and I also discovered by accident what you are saying. Aiming doesn't matter if the gun is all over the place. Sitting in my chair at home and dry firing my gun, not trying to aim at anything, I was able to control both the trigger and the gun shake. I'm going to practice several more times at this, then go to the range.Great video! It's going into my "watch later!"

[@GT705]

I love your matter-of-fact style and drilling down on the basics. Excellent video.

[@JBliehall]

Some are put off by Rob being so straight-forward. I'm not. Stay safe.

[@norcofreerider604]

About two years ago, I spent the winter practicing exactly this in my bedroom, and I quickly went from a mediocre pistol shooter to an above average one. Learning how to properly pull the trigger without moving the gun is so important.

[@KellyLynnNFM]

Rob, thank you. I had a Drill Sgt tell me, way back when we charged on the backs of dinosaurs, that long distance precision shooting and combat shooting were NOT the same. Sure hit a nickle size target at 300 yards is impressive. Try that when it's shooting back. Hitting an area to drop the bad guy and take him out of the fight is a better plan. Just my two cents. Oops! Forgot about the coin shortage, I'll need those back.

[@JBliehall]

The military now sights their M-4's in at 50 yards. Why they ever used 25 yards I will never know. But 50 yards has a MPBR (Maximum Point Blank Range) of 0 to 240 yards. That is, no matter the distance you engage, the round will hit within a 5" circle. + 2.5 " at close distances (the offset between the bore and the center line of any optics) and - 2.5" at further distances (bullet drop). It relates to the kill zone on a human body as you might expect.

[@JBliehall]

@Don Baumann True.

[@bestoutcomes]

Exactly, and in a self defense situation there's no time to aim and aim and aim and aim.

[@1SGPARKER]

@@JBliehall Good point. That all has to do with the ballistic data of the round you're firing. A 5.56 is a lighter, faster, flatter trajectory than a 7.62 was. There were many reasons the Army converted to that cartridge from the M14.

[@Danman911]

Wow..as a beginner..this is the best info I have gotten so far on you tube…starting tomorrow I will practice this over and over…thx for the great short and very informative video..you deserve the 👍👍👍

[@henryanderson7606]

Some of the best teaching, I have seen in a long time and spot on!

[@lutherbailey7813]

Wow, I worked for Wells Fargo Armored for over 12 years. We had to qualify at the range every 6 months. Being able to shoot , right and left handed with some accuracy. We were told that most of the time our contact with robbers would be within 15 feet. So hold your revolver firmly with both or one hand. So, yes you are right that holding steady is more important than aiming when seconds count.

[@cyrilculton1181]

@Kev Campbell kinda depends on how long ago it was. I assume at the time that Luther was an armed guard, revolvers were the standard. I know they were when I was a guard. But then again I'm old and long since retired. Just sayin'.

[@ian9294]

Best damn instructor I have ever watched. Holy shit he is good. No fluff, no bs just straight knowledge bombs.

[@matoisnalalutamani9043]

Ian McClure you are a loser

[@jerryoshea3116]

Ian McClure Yep spot on comment,my thoughts exactly..

[@Michael-ij6kg]

I'd sign up for his classes a year in advance

[@jayv8786]

Ian...BINGO X2! He cuts the CRAP and gets DOWN to business! WE AGREE and his advice is priceless. Now, where did I put my Highpoint C9(lol...)?? PS: Actually, THAT was my first sidearm and very reliable AND accurate for all you naysayers out there(up yours too!). Keep your weapon CLEAN & TESTED and you will not have probs. Traded it in for my wunnerful G19, last yr tho... ;}

[@chrisbera7952]

Best video on shooting a gun I've ever seen! Thanks for the brass tacks simplicity.

[@mattclifford3398]

This has probably been said a million times, but I was taught with a revolver, my trainer loaded the gun without me seeing. The revolver had 2 or 3 rounds and the rest were empty shells. Best way to learn not to flinch imo 👌

[@ef2111]

When I was in the military and did weapons training, we would load our buddy's mags with live and dummy rounds. This showed us how much we were anticipating recoil and helped us work on immediate/remedial action after a misfire. Great training!

[@bulltherokk1446]

I came on this site thinking what BS is this and I gotta say after 12 years in the military he hit the nail on the head for shooting with a pistol.

[@JBliehall]

Bull, too many read the Tagline and go off about how they know more about shooting than Leatham. Glad you took the time to see the video. I use his technique in my handgun class for law enforcement and the military. Stay safe and happy. James

[@warryckscown5620]

Bull The Rokk ‘for pistol’ You may have some tips for me and my 10/20 ruger.. I use Winchester PowerPoint and subsonic.. They seem to be most consistent..

[@williambotha5864]

Genius is the ability to see and share the simple within the complex ... just found another genius!

[@schalksmit1820]

William Botha presies!

[@williambotha5864]

@@schalksmit1820 lekker my gat afgelag toe ek jou opmerking sien, dankie boeta

[@schalksmit1820]

William Botha groete hier uit Amerika! Altyd lekker om my mense op die kanaale raak te loop

[@williambotha5864]

@@schalksmit1820 Janee Schalk, ek self tik hier uit Utah uit!

[@raymondclay5822]

This has nothing to do with genius. This has everything to do with basic physiology and physics. Limp wristed bitches are going to miss. A prison guard taught me this 20 years ago. I get a stranglehold on my firearm and relax the hell out of my trigger finger. I also use only the very tip of that finger to split the trigger right down the middle. This ensures that I pull the trigger straight back without pushing and pulling the firearm to one side or the other. The Stranglehold keeps me from Raising or lowering the barrel of the gun . All of this is completely and totally basic but most of you folks just let your fear and laziness get in the way. If you haven't practiced dry firing for 20000 to 30000 rounds then you're probably not a very good shot when you go to the range. I practice dry firing the whole time when I'm taking a dump every day.

[@Nefarious_Bread]

Thanks I needed these tips. Just went to the range for the first time and I was super disappointed in my grouping. I noticed a few times that I was moving the gun downwards in anticipation right before I shot.

[@itisfinished4U]

This is by far the most logical break down I've ever seen or heard of on shooting a pistol. I wish I would have seen this years ago it would have saved me a lot of time and money because almost every instructor really starts too advanced without establishing the basic fundamentals of what consistent and accurate shooting consists of wether fast or slow precision

[@richardmartin2646]

Hand somebody an empty gun that they think is hot a revolver is best and then leave one empty and most people will anticipate the kick and drop the barrel down

[@mybailbritt1A]

I've been trying for months to get more accurate with my Glock. I was all over the place, hitting 4-5 shots out of 10. I watched this video, and after two weekends of shooting, I'm finally hitting 6" circles at 30', 10 for 10. Very informative and practical advice.

[@foolishyish]

Mind clarifying? Did you do this dry fire drill?

[@ms-uq4iw]

No he got rid of the glock

[@whatever9503]

Well for starters you could get a different gun. That would help.

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Dude if you need more than 1 day getting use to a glock, you shall not own a gun...

[@jamiesloan5902]

mybailbritt1A Uhhh... You should be shooting 2" groups, at 10 yards. Keep working on that "flinch". Imagine that your pistol is loaded with those little plastic bb's. Your groups will look like you were dry fire practicing. You'll be amazed!!!! Just try it, and reply back to me...

[@randolphduke]

When I was in the army that's the main thing they taught us. We learned to fire the M16 first, dry firing from a prone position. The drill instructor had us balance a penny on the flash suppressor of the weapon. The goal was to be able to pull the trigger and hear the firing pin click without the penny falling off. I can't remember how we did it with the .45, but I suspect that by the time we got to the .45, we had the concept down from our experience training with the M16. When all was said and done, I was Lee Harvey Oswald with the M16, just barely hitting enough targets to qualify as a marksman. Strangely enough, when it came to the .45, I hit 50 out of 50 and qualified as an expert. In any case, that exercise taught me how to fire a weapon.

[@kimbostitch7034]

Yep, we used to do that too. Balance a coin on the barrel, dry shoot.

[@drizler]

I was the stellar opposite. Full expert even grenade. I grew up a ridge runner. Then MP School was tough. Old 45 all over. I asked the DI “ I know but could it be the gun”? He took it and said let’s see. Full mag into a tree bark never stopped flying fast as he could pull the trigger. I said something like that makes me feel dumb. He said not at all. He. Said he shot 500 rds / week and that a 45 was not an easy gun to shoot well. All my issue guns were beautiful parkerized old models like new, tight. At 50 yards prone mud still flew🥵

[@byronbranch4645]

I dry fire like this at home..i use either 9mm or 45acp brass and will place it on the front sight and just squeeze the trigger and watch tv. If i can do it without it falling off 10.times in a row i move on to something else. It's just a warm up for trigger discipline

[@libertypastor1307]

Lee Harvey Oswald didn't even fire a rifle the day Kennedy was shot. The Mossad probably did it and the CIA covered it up. Oswald was a patsy. The Mafia was setup as a possible back up patsy, if needed.

[@randolphduke]

@@libertypastor1307 I don't know about the Mossad, but I agree with you on Oswald. Chances are, he didn't fire a shot. He was set up to take the fall.

[@kizmo2317]

I spent years dry firing all my revolvers double action with an empty Dixie cup balanced on the rear sight until I could do it with my eyes closed and have the cup not fall off ever. I mainly did it because I couldn't afford the ammo to practice that much. I didn't know why, but it seemed important to me. Thank you for explaining my own strange behavior to me.

[@loverelentlessly5099]

Wow! what a great idea. Thank you!

[@kizmo2317]

@@loverelentlessly5099 It's a cheap alternative to live fire.

[@loverelentlessly5099]

@@kizmo2317 I love the Dixie cup idea. I'm going to try it!

[@clayjones9907]

On Revolver used a Dime,dryfiring Excellent offline practice with Today's Expenses.

[@1SGPARKER]

Excellent Instructor with a knack for Cutting To The Chase! He talked about precisely why most handgunners are poor shots. Finger & grip control fundamentals. How do you fire the pistol without it changing its position? Practice dry-fire and understand completely the goal. Thanks, Rob.

[@ny6u]

This is hands down the ABSOLUTE BEST description I've seen and heard about how to shoot a gun accurately

[@soratruekid]

if you were paying attention to what he said, this is how to use a gun fast without moving by exercising control of the weapon. in no way was accuracy implied.

[@manuela.8676]

We are not English speakers. By accuracy we mean effectiveness.

[@robertphillips1262]

@@manuela.8676 Actually Luis had good sentence format and uses comments like hands down and absolute best. I'm pretty sure he meant exactly what accurately means.

[@nolangonzales7926]

I find this kinda funny because he seems frustrated so I'm thinking he has been around a lot of people who didn't know how to use a gun and got pissed off, so he made this video.

[@tyronemcbride5044]

Nolan Gonzales oh he mad! Lol

[@JosephDalrymple]

Nolan Gonzales Agreed! Gotta love the fire! :D

[@dwightstewart7181]

I'm not a shooting champion. No desire to be. Thus, I routinely break just about every rule (two hands, firm grip, etc) this guy advocates. For example, I use one hand and grip securely, but nor overly so. My goal is self-defense (short distances, moving targets, etc) and, as long as I can reliably put rounds on the target (practice), my method is good enough.

[@tyronemcbride5044]

Dwight Stewart well said! Same for me! I only shoot close range

[@dwightstewart7181]

Clorox Bleach .. If you're talking to me, yes. I've been shooting all my life and I am a very good shot. *Not going to change that now because some guy says I should shoot his way instead of mine.* He doesn't make the rules. Hell, *there are no rules.* By the way, your analogy of the drunk is utter nonsense. I have skill and experience, not an intoxicating substance.

[@quenterious1ify]

Been shooting since I was a youngster and I was taught to aim first. From just those three steps, I believe I will be a better shot. Range day tomorrow. Thank you for providing valuable knowledge sir.

[@gvines]

Brilliant and to the point. I practice this myself.

[@jmwheeler6493]

I absolutely love the practical ACCURATE advice this guy gives top-notch

[@gordonlane7455]

Wow! This is a great breakdown of proper technique. Also, a great quote to remember at the range..."Shooting is simple, but not easy." Much appreciated. Thanks, Rob.

[@JonTheGiantChicken]

That is one of the best training videos I have ever seen. No BS. Just straightforward, logical advice from a shooting master.

[@JBliehall]

Read some of the posts that demonstrably state "I don't like your style, you're too "pissed off." Some of the best training in the world but they want it delivered by a Sunday school teacher. Go figure..............

[@sholland42]

Like everything, simple, but not easy. Best explanation of what really matters on this subject I have seen yet, so I truly thank you f

[@dougfresh1341]

THANKS for this lesson. I've been teaching concealed carry for a few years. The brevity of your lesson is what I've been trying to say for a couple years. We will begin viewing this video in classes because I can't say it any better. I appreciate your expertise! Best regards!!

[@steakwilliams4448]

Where do you teach concealed carry, if you dont mind me asking

[@capone_rd_809]

this makes a ton of sense especially in a self defense situation, never heard of someone looking for picture sight to defend themselves especially when most encounters tend to happen at close range.

[@jki808]

Absolutely. Self defense needs to happen due to confrontations - confrontations don’t happen from 25 yards away. Most civilian firearms engagements occur from point blank range to 10 feet. Fuck sight picture. Do what the pro said - hold that shit tight and when you squeeze, don’t let the gun move because that’s the only way you’ll miss.

[@taztaz79]

Less than 5 yards you dont need to aim the most important is a tight grip to be able to shoot really fast. Then i would say just practice... 10000 rounds later its in your muscle memory you dont need to think :)

[@kidcompany]

Nice and straight to the point. Just save me allot to time with what I need to practice. Thanks!

[@shaheedbailey8807]

Literally THE BEST video on shooting and fire control. This video seriously helped me.

[@smprfly]

The Marine Corps spends an extreme amount of time on this concept. Trigger control is learned before target acquisition.

[@MrBoredom123]

IronMikeUSMC Fucking barrels!

[@loganhoy2265]

hey you!

[@smprfly]

Logan Hoy Hey bro.

[@HepauDK]

Well you can pick up a lot of bad habits if you concentrate on target aquisition before learning how to actually hold the gun and pull the trigger correctly. When I started shooting back in 2000 (started out with a borrowed Walther GSP then bought a used Hämmerli 280). the first thing my instructor did was teaching me how to stand correctly (if you raise the gun in a way that feels natural and the sight isn't exactly centered on the target, you need to ajust your stance left or right) , then how to align the barrel with the forearm and how to pull the trigger. THEN he taught me about breath control and how to aim using the iron sight.

[@hardwirecars]

interesting i always thought that meant they learned when to pull and not pull the trigger.

[@hillshepherd9444]

That was perhaps the best lesson I ever learned about the " shooting " part of pistols I've ever heard. Clear & quick to the point, that made sense immediately. { I'm 61 yrs old }

[@terry8122]

WOW….just got done shooting today and watched this video and I can definitely understand what he is saying and it’s so true as I watched a friend aiming for 30 seconds and pulling a trigger as the weapon moved up and down side to side and asking myself if he even hit the target. So I can’t wait to see if this could help him improve a world of difference better and even help myself as well I’m a decent shooter but there’s always room for improvement.

[@user-tc2ud9fz3w]

In 2019 I watched one of your videos and went from shooting low/left to bulls eyes. I have taught several of my friends and family what you showed me and I just want to really say, Thank you.

[@pyrofful]

Wow great point

[@theyearwas1473]

I'm so happy this went through my suggestion feed I was just trying to teach a buddy of mine how to shoot, and this video summed up on my entire conversation with her

[@cyrilculton1181]

That's the best 5 minutes of instruction regarding shooting a handgun I've ever seen or heard. Thanks

[@DJH3006]

The way I was taught was by using an “always-on” laser cartridge. I drew a small circle on a piece of cardboard approximately 2 inches in Diameter and practiced cycling and pulling the trigger without letting the laser leave the inside of the circle. As I got better and controlled my jerks, I started drawing the circle smaller to 1 inches in diameter and increased my distance from the target. At 25 yards Someone else would stand by the circle at long distances and communicate with me when my trigger pulls “left the circle”

[@Dad_Is_Bored]

been telling my customers and patrons of my range this for a long time. practice pulling your trigger without shot anticipation. Just pull... click... reset... repeat. Dont flinch. Love this shit.

[@gregwhite5464]

I hadn't remembered this until I watched the video but this is how I was trained in the military back in the early 1980's. They first taught us to get comfortable shooting the .45 and M 16. Then progressed to rapid 3 shot bursts. All the while not worrying about shot placement but about barrel control because a the faster you shoot the more the natural rise of the barrel. Once the instructors felt the majority of us showed barrel controled they had us slow fire while aiming concentrating on breath control and consistant pressure pull on the trigger. After learning rapid fire barrel control it was very easy for everyone to pass slow fire target scoring.

[@davidleesin112]

This is one od the best videos i've ever watched, i'm not hardly as good as you but i understand fully what you're teaching, kudos

[@savageerrol]

Straight forward and directly to the point, no Boolshit.!👊

[@spidero8085]

My favorite video on grip, aiming and trigger control. It really helped my shooting. Thanks, Rob. 👍🏻

[@walterniklowicz9141]

rob just pissed off a whole bunch of firearms instructors unless I didn't see him correctly he didn't get into the vaunted combat stance and he still hit the target amazing.

[@James225]

Except that "combat stance" isn't about accuracy.

[@armynurseboy]

"Accuracy" is also relative. Small groups are great, but rapid hits are more important in combat. It doesn't matter if your shots are a couple inches apart on a center mass hits. The badguy now has two holes in him. Those kinds of groups won't win you competitions, but it'll keep you alive.

[@sean3533]

James James also it's not taught my police or military.

[@UNFORGIVENGOD24]

Sean Haggard Says the civilian

[@sean3533]

UNFORGIVENGOD24 Sorry for giving my opinion, but from my civilian irrelevant position the Weaver stance is more commonly taught by police academies.

[@shedroids]

No nonsense! love it! I'm a newbie and that makes sense even to me! :) Thank you, that's how I'm going to practice!!

[@jedmcdonald4695]

This makes so much sense. I watch this once in awhile just to be reminded.

[@selaxlife7621]

i was taught different. .i was taught to point the gun sideways while half of ur body is sticking out of a '86 regal while yelling out LA PRIMERA LIVES!

[@jy4902]

Yo that is mad funny!!!!!

[@willstein8215]

oscar rodriguez could you do a video? For instruction?

[@selaxlife7621]

William hopkins watch American me. ...that will show u

[@willstein8215]

oscar rodriguez thank you, teacher.

[@selaxlife7621]

William hopkins im not a teacher...jst think if me as a ghetto yoda.....with a huge penis

[@godspeedforevertv]

Great way of looking at this. Never heard anyone explain it this way but makes great sense. Nice drop

[@leooram1959]

Powerful insight, as a soccer player we run into the exact same problem when controlling the ball. Precision is one skill but speed and control is something else. Thanks for the advise

[@asadqazi3417]

You ooze confidence because you know your craft inside out. Thank you. I am a subscriber now!

[@timloy5740]

Thank you for making such a profound statement about how to shoot. It is so simple and works so well.

[@calbacoller897]

As Ronald Reagan used to say, "It's not complicated. It's just hard."

[@Dmmartin141]

Wow I wonder why that’s not one of the more popular Ronald Reagan quotes?

[@LouisVictor767]

calba coller You mean the anti-gun Ronald Reagan?? Pry not the best person to quote in this context.

[@samhouston9809]

Timothy 2:2:3 b

[@f.e.free4a25]

Just like poker

[@randolphduke]

If Ronald Reagan said it, it's right.

[@puddlestheninja]

Went away from pistols for too many years and when I came back I immediately knew I had some anticipation flinch issues. I've never heard of training/learning this way and it makes so much sense. Really glad I watched this video. Great content.

[@JBliehall]

Ninja, Here's a good training exercise: 1. Load a round and remove the magazine. 2. Point in, fire at a target and quickly reset the trigger. 3. Then pull the trigger again as you would with a follow-on shot or double-tap. This drill let's you see how well you reset the trigger (not letting your finger move off the trigger and letting the trigger move forward just enough to reset it.) Too many shooters move their finger too far forward in the trigger guard and even totally off the trigger, instead of moving it forward just enough to reset the sear and allow another shot. More importantly it will show you if you are flinching because you are anticipating the recoil of the gun. Even knowing there is no second round in the gun, too many drop the barrel in anticipation of the recoil as they pull the trigger on an empty chamber.

[@brodrickrobertson3459]

I understand what he is saying. Like I do this and this is the first time I have heard this taught!!!!!!!! Thank you dude!!!!! I just relax on not flinching but knowing the gun will move, tight grip, fast trigger pull. Thats it! No confussion

[@denniss3980]

Wow! in just a 5 min video I now know why I am such a lousy shot , good advice, I will put this to work right away

[@daveware4117]

Although this advise may seem unorthodox, i agree 100 percent. Most new hand gun shooters try to shoot as if they are shooting a rifle.

[@grunt-sw8si]

I'm nowhere near "new hand gun shooter" and many of the principles I was taught regarding a rifle do apply...

[@steviepittman7133]

@@grunt-sw8si That high-firm pistol grip...semper fi!

[@spearstactical7643]

Rob is Soooo Cool, I've had the privilege of meeting and talking with him twice. Once at Texas Gun Fest (event) I was there working for BATTLE RIFLE COMPANY. and Again at Shot-Show. Great Guy, a real Non-Bullshitter lol.

[@kflowers8807]

I appreciate this input and knowledge! Keep it coming

[@RealManJay]

Your instruction was spot-on! This is my biggest problem when I go pistol shooting. Thanks!

[@toml802]

Some of the best instructions I’ve ever gotten. Thanks Rob!

[@thomspratt8054]

I’ve been to three four-hour classes with Rob and learned more about shooting with him than the rest of my life combined. He is awesome and speaks the truth!!

[@OklaBoondocks]

Your threat is your focal point always. Sights are just a plus at times. Having your weapon as an extension of your body and knowing your weapon, everything else falls into place. People don’t spend enough time really getting to know their weapon of choice and don’t practice enough. This is critical if you’re going to come out the “winner”. Our motto during my years of combat training was 1000 repetitions with something before it becomes natural proved right every time. Once you put all that together, you’ll hit your threat in a correct zone every time. I’ve always used regular sites as well. Electronic optics is just something to have as a bonus when needed for a certain environment.

[@dontbugme7362]

This makes sooooo much sense. When you use a pistol correction chart, every single factor as to why your round missed the target has to do with motion of the gun. So first working on pointing the gun and pulling the trigger without moving the gun is fundmental.

[@hossv1147]

Always enjoy coming back to this video.

[@staycalm.]

Thank you for the info i pray i can cpme out and use this info some day