Stop Flinching! How to Achieve Better Pistol Accuracy (FASTER!)

[@auralaxiom]

Slapping the trigger and anticipation are *not* the same thing; one has to do with physical form, while the other has to do with the sympathetic nervous system *anticipating* an explosion happening a few inches in front of the shooter's face. Slapping the trigger can cause the muzzle to jerk down, but it's a fundamentally different cause from psychologically anticipating the shot and dipping the muzzle down. Root causes are different and have to be addressed differently.

[@Joe_Farewell]

I agree with you. You can certainly slap a trigger and still maintain accuracy.

[@TheYakkis]

Yes! I learned to do this last year and it's awesome.

[@nickseguine393]

short stroke triggers work wonders for his type of training.

[@Joe_Farewell]

Definitely helps.

[@realmichaeltian]

its like clicking your mouse. If you flinch or exaggerate the movement you will affect the movement of your crosshair on your screen. Ideally any pressing motion should be as relaxed, smooth, and economical as possible.

[@willo7734]

Great video! You explained trigger prep in a better way than most channels. Subbed.

[@Joe_Farewell]

Glad to hear it!

[@mattforbis870]

Keep up the videos on here please! I’ve ditched the gram and would like to keep up.

[@Joe_Farewell]

Going to be dropping more soon!

[@micaKTM1290]

Just found this channel yesterday. Dude should have at least 100k subs.

[@Joe_Farewell]

Haha thanks man! I'll be pushing more content out this year and hopefully we'll get there!

[@johnmichaelremka4732]

Great advise,

[@jimgray6166]

Why was there a man downrange during live fire ? Look at 17 seconds into the vid.

[@Joe_Farewell]

He was behind the firing line. We're working from a 180 degree plane parralel with the back berm. If the muzzle goes passed the 180 you're stopped and sent home.

[@davidgandia2229]

Yep, I was a click banger lol until you showed me this method. Still working on it trying to relearn new habits

[@jeffroutledge9153]

Great video, but just identifying the flinch does not really help in correcting it for me. I know I flinch, even using the trigger reset, I am aware of when the gun will fire and still anticipate that and flinch. How do you actually overcome it?

[@Joe_Farewell]

The solution to the flinch is focusing on getting the trigger prepped and then focusing on not moving the sights while you break the shot. One of the biggest benefits in this case is effective dryfire. Removing the explosion of firing a round will allow you to focus on the trigger. You should go through my Handgun Foundations course... www.dryfiremastery.com/handgun

[@jeffroutledge9153]

@@Joe_Farewell Thanks for that reply. I just keep having trouble, even when I dry fire, my brain knows there will be no recoil so I can pull the trigger and not move the sights at all. It's when I know the gun is loaded and it will fire is when I flinch. So frustrating. Appreciate the advice 👍

[@blainenelson2319]

This is gonna sound stupid but, I have used this technique to help people who flinch due to anticipation of the “bang”. Try wearing a pair of foam earplugs with a pair of earmuffs over them.

[@jeffroutledge9153]

@@blainenelson2319 That doesn't sound stupid at all. Actually, I think that's a great idea. Reducing the intensity of the sound has to help reduce the anticipation. I will give that a try. Thanks bro!

[@jimd6641]

@@jeffroutledge9153 My problem exactly!

[@bigbossoooo]

I can't say I agree with letting go all of the trigger. I prefer reset to the wall then break the shot. Having a expensive pistol like yours makes u able to release the trigger and press from the top to the break because of the short, light trigger with minimal take up. Try doing tha for example with a Ruger max 9.

[@Joe_Farewell]

That's why I do the demo's with a Sig. The Atlas trigger is without question an advantage, however the concept works with all the triggers. It doesn't matter if you reset to the wall or release it all the way... just as long as it happens DURING RECOIL. Slowly resetting to the wall "because the distance is shorter" makes no sense if it takes more time and is not as precise as quickly fully resetting and then getting back to prep before the sights settle on the target. Try it out. Put it on a timer and on paper and see what works... although having taught thousands of students I can tell you which works better 😉

[@bigbossoooo]

@@Joe_Farewell this is coming from a trainer as well and everyone has they own style and techniques i just don't agree with releasing all of the trigger to take another shot.

[@Joe_Farewell]

@@bigbossoooo Put it on a timer and put it on paper. The goal is improved accuracy and faster... this does it. Try it out and let me know.

[@jb2009BCT]

What ear pro are you using in this video and what is the best you’ve found for run and gun competition? I’m not a fan of my electronic earmuffs. Thanks in advance

[@Joe_Farewell]

I'm using Grizzly Ears (bit.ly/GrizzlyEars) and I've been using them for many years in competition and teaching. They're electronic, bluetooth, and comfortable. All with a good battery life!

[@sharris7034]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelcooper7962]

Great vid but I wish u had better sound

[@randomperson6875]

Bro love the video but you will need to use a 🎤. Audio goes in and out

[@Joe_Farewell]

I know man!!! I’m getting that now.

[@randomperson6875]

@@Joe_Farewell hope you start posting on here more often, in not on Instagram no more.

[@Joe_Farewell]

@@randomperson6875 Definitely planning to. Working on more long-form content for this side of the house.

[@johnhalpin1847]

low volume on this one

[@carrowxhex6891]

I’m going to try this. I account for my flinch by aiming up three inches and to the right two inches so I can hit the bullseye each time and it works for me. I’m actually consistently accurate. However, it drives my husband insane. He just keeps telling me not to flinch, but I don’t even notice I’m flinching.

[@Joe_Farewell]

Compensating for a bad habit is not something that is sustainable when there is pressure. It might work okay when you're at the specific distance on a static range but you definitely want to correct the issue. Imagine not changing a flat tire because you just compensate by keeping the wheel turned hard to the left so you don't run off the road. 😬

[@SouthernArmory]

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[@michaelhanaghan4264]

totally thrown off by the guy standing infront of you during the intro

[@Joe_Farewell]

He was well behind the 180 line on the stage. The angles do look a little tight on camera.

[@MrTomOff]

I agree with. Totally to close to the line of fire and not necessary for training purposes. Look at your lean angle, it you lost your balance or just slipped on loose gravel he is toast. I like you video but this is NOT a good practice!

[@mutchheritage]

At 17 seconds, you fire several shots with your friend downrange barely right of your bullets path. WTF? This is a presentation of competence? You use that in your intro video? Dude....

[@Joe_Farewell]

While it may appear that he's "downrange" he is not... The 180 line runs along the back fault line on this stage and he was well behind that. Go to a match sometime and see how the stages work.

[@Paul-tx6ww]

Sorry I stopped watch after the 19 second mark.

[@Joe_Farewell]

Sorry you missed out. 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@LiveEazy]

@@thejoatmoo Yes that’s fairly normal in pistol or multi gun competition. I can see that some my see this particular clip as potentially dangerous but it’s actually not. The angle is misleading because it looks as though he’s running toward the camera men who are just standing among the course of fire but, actually they are at the back of the bay and he is running from the front of the bay to the back. Both camera men are behind the safe zone, which is demarcated by the line on the ground. The shooter must keep his gun pointed to the front of the bay at all times. Imagine there is an invisible 180 degree line stemming from the shooter and parallel with that demarcation line(meaning the 180 line moves with the shooter but always stays parallel to the rear demarcation line. Aiming the gun beyond that line is a disqualification. It looks risky in this video but it’s generally considered safe practice by many. Look up the 180 rule in shooting competition

[@gapshot5065]

Intro video made me cringe when you turned back to your right and fired 2 shots with the camera man in front of you and 3 ft to the right😳😳

[@michaelmuzzy8401]

said the same thing,

[@shooterqqqq]

Thumbs down due to the unsafe postition of the bystander. He's standing downrange from YOUR 180. No bystander can be in front of the shooter.

[@Joe_Farewell]

You can thumb whichever way you want.. at the end of the day you do you. Regarding your comment though, yes, he's downrange of my 180, but UPRANGE of the RANGE 180 and as such a bystander CAN be in front of the shooter. Learn the rules. But again.... you do you. It is the internet after all.