Trigger Reset Drill: Tactical Tuesday

[@EvilynKing]

When you're pressing the trigger to the rear and holding it there while the gun recoils, it also allows you to maintain a stronger grip - love this drill. Thanks USCCA!

[@TomRolfson]

Good audio, could hear Jesse(sp?) reset point too. Very impressive video you guys do.

[@mmafanatic-tz5or]

Isn't this called pinning the trigger? I do this and do it fast during rapid fire but I've heard that this is bad. I've seen loads of videos on KZbin saying to let go of the trigger the moment the shot breaks and then put your finger back on

[@TomRolfson]

On a stock Glock you can literally HEAR the reset point while standing next to a shooter. (Takes away their excuse of "I didn't feel it." )

[@EvilynKing]

True. And it's palpable as well.

[@RidersRange]

Watch a slow motion of Bill Wilson shooting. He is both fast and accurate, but he literally slaps the trigger with his trigger finger coming way off the trigger and almost outside the trigger guard for every shot. Bill did a video explaining why he shoots that way. I've also seen folks who have trained to shoot to the reset short-stroking the trigger under stress. Proper grip that doesn't change when the trigger finger moves is more important that trying to shoot to the reset. Just my 2¢ worth.

[@jessegpresley]

The problem with this drill is people find it hard to quit doing it after the drill is over, ie they're still holding the trigger back and not letting it reset under recoil. I wish people would stop teaching this. Look for videos by JJ Racaza, Ernest Langdon, John Lovell and Larry Vickers who preach against the technique in the video. JJ Racaza derisively calls this technique in the video "click banging".

[@touche9239]

Exactly

[@Moroni108]

Sorry, but this is my take, as soon as the gun goes off, trigger reset should be taking place immediately. This guy pressed the trigger and just held it there at the enc of the squeeze. My experience is that while the gun is rising and during the recoil, it becomes a natural response or flinch via training. Like a hiccup, gun goes off, trigger finger responds, lightning speed to the wall.... once the sights are back on target, you are at the wall and ready to control press through the wall and the next round is shot down range. When a round goes off, you need to reset and take up the slack immediately and automatically you need to be back at the wall when the sight picture is back on target. At that point, you are all ready, having taken up the slack and returned to the wall, press through the follow up, and immediately press the next round accurately down range. This needs to be a reflex, an automatic action, gun goes off, trigger reset during recoil, sights on target, press through the wall....boom, there's your follow up round. This kind of practice, over and over may cause some double taps going off from time to time during practice, but once it becomes habit, (ONCE IT BECOMES HABIT) you'll be spot on and spot on fast...... You'll be a much better shooter!!!

[@alljordanians]

What if I just remove my finger or let go of the trigger instead of having to focus on trigger reset. Just focus on your trigger pull and da/sa trigger weight! Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks

[@enricomariacastaldo]

You're gonna be slower by doing that, because the trigger will have to travel for a "longer distance". Moreover, you increase the chances of "slapping" the trigger, determining low-left (or low-right, if you're left handed) hits.

[@marvindejaynes9981]

Great video! Knowing where the trigger reset is on each of your firearms of utmost importance for follow up shots. Speed to the reset plus control of recoil and muzzle rise are also very important. Remember that you are in control of your weapon and you should thoroughly learn how to "drive" that weapon to the target after each and every pull of the trigger to be most effective.

[@DuelAcademy1013]

I love America,😎😎

[@TimBucktooy]

You can hear the reset on this video as well.

[@checkmate610]

I like it!

[@h2odonkey]

How about having a decent stance, and managing recoil, Instead of teaching someone to ride the recoil and "time the shots", while neglecting recoil management.

[@Shinobi1Kenobi]

Agree. Never add repetitive motions or mental processes you do not want in a gunfight...Period. Simplify. Not all drills are good drills.

[@HaleFire7]

You two are ridiculous. Every single complex motor function that is properly taught is broken down into sub components for the purposes of isolation and building mind muscle connections. When you teach someone to shoot a basketball you don’t force them into a full fledged jumpshot right away in order to prevent introducing“repetitive motions” that will sour their training. No, you start with stance, then focus on elbow positioning, then follow through, then jumping, etc. this prevents bad habits and builds fundamentally sound biomechanics. It is no different here, a drill designed to isolate a fundamental of marksmanship, namely trigger reset. Not every drill needs to be a goddamn tactical simulation.

[@Dave-dk6ve]

No trigger reset is total BS just take your finger off the trigger as fast as you can. Aim the damn thing and squeeze bang. No trigger was ever designed to have two motions to fire. When you call 911 you don’t hold the key in until your ready to hit the next number why because it’s slower!

[@shawnr2057]

I have a hard time figuring out the significance of this drill. It seems to take a motion that is already natural and turn it unnatural.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Great question, Shawn! The purpose of this drill is to get used to the reset point of your trigger while you bring the firearm back down on target from the recoil. Being efficient at resetting the trigger while getting back on target can help improve both speed and accuracy.

[@tacticalbt1023]

How far 7 yards?

[@tacticalbt1023]

How many feet? 21?

[@Dave-dk6ve]

Just let go of the damn trigger as soon as you can. It doesn’t matter how you let go. It only matters how you squeeze the next round.