Recoil Management

This video carries out the rapid shot drill discussing your focus during a rapid shot drill. Generally a rapid shot drill is done at a closer range say within 12 yards (however of course I encourage you to try it at 25 yards sometimes). Some people question whether we should be target focused, or front sight focused. The reality is it is a variable axis from close to far as well as target difficulty, how target focused and how front sight focused we are. At the end of the day, I would not get too wrapped around the axle on target focused/front sight focused. I think it is good to track the front sight during live fire in a rapid shot drill even at a close range. Overall, the objective really stems from grip and stance to maintain that muzzle control so those follow-on shots are within an acceptable cone of accuracy.

Have to start with the basics.  Fundamentals are critical and before starting high volume training we must have the best technique possible.  Grip and stance are absolutely fundamental.  To test grip and stance we strongly suggest engaging in rapid shot drills to validate grip and stance.  The Heckens videos go through the the fundamentals with a slant to providing information for instructors.  The series of 6 videos are directed to shooters whether they are starting out or experienced.  A few of the queuing points are useful to get you body in a versatile shooting stance and grip.

NLT Performance conducted its first SIRTification course 7/16- 7/18. The course filled to capacity with a short two week notice. The 16 trainers that attended were a fantastic group. The course consisted of a first day of lecture and practical exercises. The second day followed up on the range with live fire.
Although the course is geared for instructors, the information is valuable for any shooter. We received fantastic feedback from the course participants. The next course is at the NLT Facility and NLT range on 8/13 and we are signing up trainers to sponsor a courses at their location. The second video is a final test on day two. All the shooters had a blast finishing this stage. This is a 500 m run with targets along the way. The test is not previewed by the shooter. The student holsters the pistol between shooting positions. The Top Shooter was George Williams of CuttingEdgeTraining.org.
This video is courtesy of Butch Sapp of http://www.arrestling.com/index.htm

I always train with the SIRT on the range even when I have a ton of ammo. Basically I work my shooting skill sets with drills and then go live. This saves time from loading mags, but moreover I tend to push my self harder when I shoot dry. In part because I am not burning $.20+/round, but in the end my live fire is much more productive.