Trigger Finger Technique - How To Shoot Awesomely | Pro Shooting Tips #2

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Want to Shoot Like Me? 💥😉 • Learn From Me (Limited Release) ▶ eepurl.com/gMTbkH • 2023 JOY OF SHOOTING Calendars Available Now! joyofshooting.org/2023-calendar/ (Extremely limited Autographed versions also available!)

[@mmtot]

If you could do an upper class English accent you would make a perfect Lara Croft KJW.

[@peterdonahue5253]

This weekend I was running people through range qualification at our gun club. One guy just couldn't put it in paper at 50 feet consistently. I'm no instructor so I brought all my You Tube knowledge out! The tip from this video did it for him. I explained the finger position on the trigger and the next magazine was 10 out of 10 on target! Thank You!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

peter donahue WOW! Good work to both of you. Glad I could help :)

[@jacknick429]

Kirsten - EXCELLENT PRESENTATION !!! There are a LOT of folks trying to produce educational "videos" that do NOT come anywhere NEAR to the quality that you have achieved (sadly, even a Navy SEAL or two). Your use of clean backgrounds, cut shots to SHOW what you're talking about - rather than just "telling" what the subject matter is - is VERY refreshing, and admirable!!! WELL DONE !!!

[@scottfornall3388]

I learn more from your videos than any other.

[@hansg6336]

My sister qualified as Distinguished Expert under the NRA's 22. target rifle qualifications back in the mid-1960s. Nice to see talented and knowledgeable young women carrying the torch.

[@jward3961]

I've not seen another channel go into so much detail on the most basic mechanics of shooting as you Kirsten. Good stuff.

[@rafaelmadrigal1534]

The trigger finger is so critical, yet, is not often talked about. Good point.

[@biguntall]

Glad you did a vid on this often neglected point of shooting discipline . Well done , thank you.

[@glui2001]

From my years of shooting the most important (and first) thing that anyone must master is trigger control and follow through. Great video!

[@equinedrive7329]

I have been shooting pistols for 5+years. trigger finger placement was something I was aware of but did not fully understand. after kirstens 4 minute video I now get it. heading to the range for more practice. thank you for an excuse to use some old ammo i have had sitting around since tuesday. :) just subscribed so you converted one more gun lug.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

"Gun Lug" that actually sounds endearing, lol. I'm happy this video cleared things up for you. That was my entire hope. Enjoy your new found advantage :D

[@equinedrive7329]

Kirsten Joy Weiss ha. "gun lug" Is a accurate self deprecating assessment of men who love guns and smartly accept education from professionals like yourself. sorry I missed you at the show.

[@Rhythmicons]

You know you are a shooter when Tuesday's ammo is old.

[@tearlach61]

I discovered what you are talking about through the process of dry firing. I found it that with poor trigger placement, a tremor would go through the rifle as the trigger broke. I found that I could eliminate that tremor by adjusting finger placement on the trigger and pulling straight back and in so doing saw a dramatic improvement in my groups. I pretty much wound up with what you are demonstrating and even made sketches in my shooting note book of the desired position of the finger on the trigger to remind myself.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

+tearlach61 Awesome! I'm glad you've experienced this first hand. Also, it's a GREAT idea to have a shooting journal (I've filled a bunch throughout my career) and to make visuals to boot. Really ingrains training and discovery (especially if you're coaching yourself which was most of my career)

[@dougmckenzie2582]

Kirsten, I'd love to see more videos that include 'tips' in them. All your videos are fun and entertaining, as well as educational; however, your insights into technique are a valuable asset that I'd love to see you continue sharing.

[@GY6vids]

Great information Kirsten. Accuracy is built through many elements and trigger finger placement is huge. I have no doubt you will be leading us through other fantastic tips in the near future. Keep up the great work! #HowToShootAwesomely

[@GY6vids]

Terry Kilpatrick Hey Terry!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

GY6vids Hey, thank you!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Terry Kilpatrick Awesome! Great news, and it was nice catching you at dinner down in Texas! Small world :)

[@rodney2860]

Jason Viper LOL you obviously have been hurt by a woman in the past. You are just jealous you could never get a woman this beautiful. Grouchy old fudge packer

[@lasitha.niroshan7904]

@@KirstenJoyWeiss hello

[@nocknload5287]

Thanks Kristen for sharing the knowledge. Its always good to talk about proper technique.

[@jamiesloan5902]

I shoot the most accurate by placing my trigger finger almost to the first joint, but not quite. I will slightly push my shots left, if I use the tip, or the middle of the pad. Experiment with your placement, for the best accuracy. The heavier the trigger pull weight, the more this will show itself. Especially with your "defense" handguns. Another thing that makes a big difference, is the distance from the back of the grip to where the trigger breaks. However, other things may be making you an inaccurate shooter, so make sure that you eliminate the basics first. For example, flinching will make you shoot low-left. I've became a MUCH better shooter, since I got rid of my flinch. The best way to cure your flinch, is by leaving an empty casing in one of the chambers, on a revolver. This will tell on you EVERY TIME, if you are flinching. Don't be too embarrassed, or hard on yourself tho, because most everybody has a slight flinch, even if they don't know it yet. I just make sure that I have a firm grip, then imagine that I'm dry firing. This technique will also automatically give you a good follow thru. Try it!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Throughout my 28 years in the Army, & on the range, I've been instructed to use tip & crease trigger finger applications. I will note, & try this "between the tip & crease" method, & hope it improves my shot group & qualification scores, along with self defense capabilities! Thanx Ms Kristen!!!

[@michaelmcatee149]

Great information Kirsten. It is next to impossible to sight in any handgun or rifle if you do not have correct finger placement. Have watched your videos from day one and have always enjoyed them. Thanks, keep up the good work. I always look forward to your next video.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Michael McAfee wow, thank you for the loyal support! :)

[@Me2Lancer]

Thank you, Kirsten for sharing you expertise on correct trigger control. It's clear that you are a shooting master.

[@herbgregory8063]

Thanks again Kirsten. I don’t know if you remember me but I was the guy who placed his finger well up onto the first knuckle. I have since moved it to the pad on my trigger finger. What a difference! I shoot my .45 far more accurately. No more pulled shoots. Thank you again, sincerely old dog.

[@bobaz9324]

Thanks Kirsten, shared with all our Junior 4P shooters!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Bob AZ Great!

[@bobaz9324]

I'll share all of the ones you make on the basics with them... it really helps. :)

[@kiltmanm60]

Good solid guidance on trigger pull! Trigger pull, head position, and breathing all are key to good BRM.

[@brisirina]

Wow I've been doing it all wrong since I started shooting. I was one of those tip of the finger shooters and was wondering why most my shots seemed to go down and to the left! Thank you for the great explanation and showing us exactly where to put the trigger. I will doing this when I go to the range next!

[@MiDaBu]

brievolz84 your fingertip placement doesn't have to be wrong especially for very low actuation force triggers plumb of your finger is ideal as it gets a better feel of your trigger. What you are experiencing can be solved by moving the trigger or building up the grip instead you wanna make sure that the last joint of your trigger finger is perpendicular to the barrel exactly at the point of the actuation and not at the beginning of your presage trigger travel {assuming you have a 2 point trigger) if you wanna get a lot more detail about this stuff I would recommend looking into for example the book Olympic shooting or something.

[@paulsimmons5726]

I'm glad I found your posts because you explain your points clearly and obviously have experience with many styles of shooting. I'm teaching my daughter to shoot and hope that she'll enjoy the technical aspects as much as I have over the years. I will be glad to have her watch you because I think having a female explaining shooting concepts will inspire her. My wife is also a great shot and works with her also but being able to pull up a video to show an idea is handy when we're not at the range. Thanks!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Great! That's what I hope for when I make these.

[@CopperJacketTV]

Great info. Thank you!

[@BudgetBugout]

Great tip! I remember when I learned this tip and how much better my accuracy became! Thanks for sharing!

[@gurtsmunta1]

I've implemented this technique in my 20 meter standing target shooting with my standard cz 455 thumb hole stock , and seen an improvement from high eighties scores to mid ninties,I shall watch more of your tutorials,thank you and best wishes from the uk.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

+sharon matthew Great news!

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

I don't know why other KZbinrs can't be as informative as you are. Great work.

[@edwardvillate2112]

BOUNTIFUL, TALENTED AND TECHNICAL....What a PACKAGE !!!!

[@Jonno2summit]

Great advice. I find that as the best placement too, but I don't always remember that at the range. One thing I did after watching this video was I took a Sharpie and drew a rectangle on my fingertip so that in the next day or two I will see that and remember. And hopefully when that washes off I will draw it on there again to drill it into my head.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Hey, that's not a bad idea!

[@davidrea8833]

Possibly the most helpful shooting video I've ever seen. Thank you, Kirsten Joy.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

David Rea Wow!

[@frankfraticelli2967]

Simple.straightforward. And as always...refreshing.

[@scrider8464]

Thank you. Have read, guessed and experimented, but have not heard/seen the explanation you provided and done clearly. Appreciated.

[@xTHEYCALLMExGx]

Just found this video and wish I found this sooner. I've been shooting for awhile but it's always great to go back and review on basics and the simple skills. Thank you for this video!

[@craigmurray1017]

Having just gotten an Anschutz 54MS as my trainer for my Remi700 308... I am so glad that I found you. Thank you.

[@deestilo]

wow lots of factors on pulling a trigger. Hand grip, trigger hardness, placement of finger, range to calculate deviation, maybe also weight and weapon balance. Good vid!

[@sap3055]

Those tips changed my shooting skills tremendously thanks

[@jeffhrose]

You always put a big smile on my face 😄

[@richardkev3077]

Excellent video. Thank you for all your valuable info. With some of your vids, I’m learning why I’m a mediocre shooter. With this one, you confirmed a good thing I taught myself long ago. Once upon a time, I shot metallic silhouette competition with a handgun. Keeping the sights on target at 200 meters was impossible until I learned where and how to place my finger on the trigger.

[@carl4540]

Love your shows! Thank you for the tip. Love your honesty you bring to the show.

[@scottborst5430]

Thanks for making this video and explaining the trigger placement with your finger and the AR-15 breakdown on the grip.

[@davideverson92]

How could anyone not like this video?

[@iameatingursnack]

Because it sucks

[@christianoutlaw]

Thanks for the great advice. A person doesn't always think about these things that much, but hints like this get a person to pondering their technique there and maybe realize, oh I didn't even realize this was a problem!

[@Pixandmore43]

Outstanding tips. I know I tend to pull my shots left and have to concentrate harder. This gives me guidance for how to correct my form. Hope to see more tips like this as well as your famous trick shots.

[@Bbainter87]

Beautiful and knows how to shoot guns the correct way OMG I'm falling in love with this channel

[@gorp27]

Thanks for this clean and concise video that told me exactly what I needed to know. I'm new to shooting and need all the help I can get.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

+gorp27 perfect! Glad to here it. Welcome :)

[@BabeeBlueOnTheTown]

Hey Kirsten...girl you are getting it done!! I just wanted to say great vids and this was very helpful…you know so much about shooting and are doing a great job:) I am still learning as I go, good for you…keep it up! Cheers…bb:)

[@Blackbyrne2k]

This vid hits the spot! Since I'm using my AR15 for hunting reasons, the hint with a wider grip to improve the accuracy is more worth than it weighs in gold. I often don't have much time to react under hunting conditions so that there is no time to correct or change the grip to a better position ;) THX!

[@mikehat1949]

Thanks for the tips. Now I know why a lot of my shots go to the left.

[@RandalllFlagg]

This is what I've been trying to teach my Wife. She's learning. I recently got her a Ruger 22/45 lite to practice with. Thanks for the video. Hope to hear you on the WeLikeShooting podcast again soon.

[@madjuz]

Subscribed yesterday and learned something I've been wondering about for years. Thank you!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Great! Welcome :)

[@A5M0D3U5]

*TRIGGERED*

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

LOL!

[@sosteve9113]

lmao

[@bartblack8054]

Great video Kirsten as always. I tend to pull my shots so they impact to the right. It doesn't matter if it's a hand gun or rifle, so it's not a site issue. I try to be cognizant of finger placement when pulling the trigger. I think that I place my pad of my finger on the trigger as you mentioned and I try to remember to pull straight back. Something I definitely need to work on. :) See you later on FB!

[@smytree]

You just helped me reduce my group size by half. Thank You, recently found your channel and am subbed. Now to go through you vids for more tips and such.

[@J.B.1982]

Great lesson and I love the details around muscular involvement, as someone who works in that realm as a healthcare practitioner. That makes it stick so easily. Thank you

[@midmorifleman6413]

Awesome info. Noticing a huge difference just in dry fire lol. Love it.

[@rinunculartoo3006]

Thanks Kirsten,I love shooting too but it gets harder as you get older. I started shooting when I was 6 years old and I loved using open sights. As you pointed out, finger placement on trigger is real important.

[@daveclyborne4021]

Thank you for the explanations and tips. I enjoy sharing and learning from fellow marksman. I am glad to hear you don't mind viewers sharing your tips with others. 🤠👍🌹

[@paulschliemann7616]

While I enjoy your sharp shooting videos your informational ones have helped me shoot better now than I did in my younger days keep them coming Kirsten this older Hunter has no problem taking advice I can put into practice

[@edmoundblack3739]

Simply easy to understand well done kirsten

[@emmarowley1096]

Thank you Kirsten. I'm a total newbie so your videos are great and you explain things beautifully and it totally makes sense. I noticed that my shots have been landing to the right, and yeah I was using the crease of my finger. Tomorrow I shall put your advice into practice. So glad I found your channel, subscribed.

[@jasonwilhite9473]

Awesome presentation. Learned a lot. Thank you KJW

[@scottchaput9372]

I love what you and your team are doing here I hope this helps more ladies get into shooting and understanding weapons more thank you be safe happy shooting...

[@randallcrawford4141]

It's a skill that equalizes all gender,and race, i read that a elderly woman in her 80's was trying to find a weapon she would feel comfortable with and was accurate with, for home defense... she finally picked a AR -15 and is a good shot and likes to practice with it!..i think Americans should learn to shoot just for the fact that they have the ability to defend themselves in a life and death situation.. and save lives..

[@danieljohn4920]

Well explained. Has massively improved my shooting. Thank you ever so much :)

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

+Daniel John That's great news! Glad to help

[@TheUsualSuspekt]

I can listen to ya all day. Subscribed.

[@twoblink]

Good content and easy on the eyes. Can't ask for much more. My daughter's love you and want to get into shooting because of your videos; so highest compliment I can pay.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

That's great news!!!

[@philabol7712]

I agree, there's that sweet spot between the crease and the tip.!

[@Haloskeeper1]

Great advice. I have always been pretty accurate. Always controlling my breathing etc. etc. But never thought about finger placement. I will from now on. Makes complete sense. Thanks for this video. Can't wait for my husband to take me to the range now!

[@kizunadragon9]

The fundamentals, if an individual is shooting poorly and we confirm it's not an equipment failure always go back to the fundamentals. great vid.

[@thearmorer5527]

This is why the deluxe ergo grip is my favorite for ar's, great video

[@bunkers1231]

Im a pretty good long range shot with my custom 25-06 but I want to thank on trigger- finger placement- made a big difference!

[@davezimmerman1510]

Love you shooting videos. Your a phenomenal shot and very educational

[@dennisgray7509]

What a great teacher you are!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thank you! 😃

[@aznbala]

Can't wait to try that out

[@RUSSKIization]

thank you this was exactly my issue when I was attempting to zero my AK-47 rifle, great grouping but always to the right of where I was aiming all because of my trigger pull.

[@ellie_ex]

I never even thought about this, but I tried it out and it works! thank you so much!

[@johnnyb2008007]

Great tip! Improved my accuracy right away. Appreciated!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Great!!

[@johnnyb2008007]

so cool you respond back. I'll looking for more tips

[@johnnyb2008007]

hope to view more of your informative vids!

[@johnnyb2008007]

just asking, What would you recommend as a good home defense platform? (handgun, rifle, shot gun, or? )

[@ABC21129]

Thanks for the tip Kirsten! I'll be sure to give it a go the next time I hit the range.

[@gjg5789]

I have very long arms and fingers and I've been wondering if I could benefit from doing some customization to my guns. Great video.

[@edwardhellwig4501]

I just subscribed & am hoping to get more fundamental tips like this that are overlooked by most people. Also, don't forget consistency where you place your finger!!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Yes! Consistency is very important

[@joetamaccio9475]

I want to thank you K J W , for uploading these older videos, because I have never seen them .

[@mdrsmeltracy]

Thanks much Kirsten! This is gonna change my finger placement and hopefully my accuracy!

[@thunderfan747]

Thanks for the tip! Keep 'em coming.

[@Dontbeweakvato]

Love your video ❤️. Glad we don't have any idiots leaving comments like "just the tip?" Or else I'd basically tell them to grow up

[@logicaredux5205]

Great advise from a great shooter! Thanks Kirsten!

[@stanfordcoffee]

Thanks for the shooting tips. I consider myself to be an average shooter, and would enjoy seeing more tips, from a pro, on your channel. Cheers

[@AnotherReincarnation_No84]

Coolness multiplied by beauty...

[@hankhenry9199]

Terrific videos. I like that you are a woman and a shooter, that you are articulate and knowledgeable.

[@fmdrumstix]

Thanks for this. You're a fantastic shot and the trick shots are fun to watch too. Very inspiring! Hope to see more tips and tricks. Keep up the awesomeness!

[@rb67mustang]

Nice tip, I'll give it a try next time I'm at the range.

[@brianhackit7900]

never even thought about that. makes super sense.

[@TheArtPerspective]

Yes correct. Good information on cognitive response and chain reaction. Hence proper Modular standards have been upgraded.

[@TheMajHavoc]

It's always nice to see knowledge going downrange also... keep it up

[@Maceofblades]

Thank you for the shooting tip I didn't know that. (still semi-new to long range shooting).

[@johngallo6234]

Thank you for the tips you make it so easy to follow.

[@aber1911]

thanks, nice ring btw

[@fredwhite9603]

Good video. Keep up the good work!

[@MikeM0331]

Great video. It illustrates the point well. I also like to put my trigger finger parallel with the barrel with possible, no angle up or down.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

MikeM0331 Yes, I didnt want to get too detailed in this video, but that is something worth covering too. Good work!

[@inantra1]

I found this really helpful. Looking forward to see more shooting tips from you.. Thank you very much Kirsten

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Mas Inantra You're welcome! Glad it helps

[@Romin.777]

I never subbed so quickly. :)) That's why i'm always to the right of the target. Wow 5 minutes in and i allready learnt something. Don't be nervous, i can hear it in your voice. ;))

[@mikeypops73]

sweet spot between the tip and the crease. thanks.