Changemyoil wanted a video of me squeezing the laser and trigger together.  So I held the iPad in one hand while filming my other hand squeezing the laser and trigger.  If you really want to see it I can email it to you.

I know this group that does an amazing dry fire workshop.  I'll let you know if they put something together in the future.

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Yes.  A dry fire workshop sounds interesting.   

Great to be back on the range isn't it!

Always!

Sounds like your referencing what I call the "Power Iso".  Definitely not built in a day, but dry reps is a good tool here for developing it. 

Liked the results I was getting on the range with that "Power Iso".  Something I want to continue to be work on to transition.  Seeing more and more of that lately, both in competition and reports/videos of training courses.  Actually noticed it more previously, but just never got around to working on it myself. 

Head position is huge.  "turtling up" creates far too much negative muscle tension in the neck, traps, shoulders, delts and back, which directly or negatively affects your grip and trigger finger.  In addition, as binocular creatures we are meant to look out of the center of the fovea on a flat plane, which optimizes our vision. This "bad muscle tension" also wreaks havoc with the eye muscles and vision over a long day.

That was something Koko Head RSO Slick and I were talking about a while ago.  Noticed the tension, particularly in my shoulders/traps and forearms was causing, well, problems.  And it was showing up on the target, badly!  So tough to transition away from that.  While I hate to use the term, but a definite "training scar".  In that case, probably a good amount of bad repetition in dry fire made that worse.   

The nature and science of human eye sight was another very interesting aspect.  I actually was able to talk to Jason at RB1 at length about that.  That discussion was more about day vs low/no light and how different parts of the eye pick up different things in those conditions.  But that topic and relation to shooting performance always seemed interesting to me.   

Hopefully you will have more opportunities to "shoot and train regularly".

For sure!   

Liked the results I was getting on the range with that "Power Iso".  Something I want to continue to be work on to transition.  Seeing more and more of that lately, both in competition and reports/videos of training courses.  Actually noticed it more previously, but just never got around to working on it myself. 

That was something Koko Head RSO Slick and I were talking about a while ago.  Noticed the tension, particularly in my shoulders/traps and forearms was causing, well, problems.  And it was showing up on the target, badly!  So tough to transition away from that.  While I hate to use the term, but a definite "training scar".  In that case, probably a good amount of bad repetition in dry fire made that worse.

The nature and science of human eye sight was another very interesting aspect.  I actually was able to talk to Jason at RB1 at length about that.  That discussion was more about day vs low/no light and how different parts of the eye pick up different things in those conditions.  But that topic and relation to shooting performance always seemed interesting to me.

For sure!   

Yes, more and more people are starting to understand it and the positive attributes behind the variation of the stance.  We have been using it for quite some time, however those just figuring out the benefits often are more rigid about the 2 feet pointed at the target concept.  We tend to be a bit more progressive and vary it a bit in the rotation of the rear foot to help with a more natural alignment, which as you saw varies from shooter to shooter and will vary even more from pistol to rifle.  Some who are just figuring out the benefits of the Power Iso are often times stuck on being more rigid with the 2 feet pointed at the target thing.  They haven't had enough exposure to it and the why behind it and have not done any discovery learning work up on it. 

As we talked about there is good muscle tension and bad muscle tension.  Most shooters are not able to clearly understand the difference and the effects that it may or may not induce into results on target.  Unfortunately there has been a proliferation of training cadres or video that has circled the www on youtube, etc that has made the "tactical turtle" appear to be a good thing and so many people have mimicked what they see.  When in reality it is a bad thing and breaking out of it takes a lot of effort and reprogramming.  Re-training neuropathways and developing a new sense of proprioception in a well developed shooter is not an easy thing.

This is always a topic near and dear to me due to the way that my own vision functions and I have spent A LOT of time here.  My son is also color blind and sees the world a bit differently also.  In addition I do a lot of heavy low light instruction so that is also a draw.  Yes, keeping the head erect and seeing with a flat plane is important to our vision.  Our color and daytime vision is optimized and comes from the center and cones of the eye as opposed to our "night vision" and shades of gray coming from the outer edges or rods.  Eye fatigue is also a big issue for shooters and optical clarity of eye wear is generally optimized for flat vision.  If I get overly fatigued in the eyes my dominant eye can shift.

Info coming soon, keep an eye out.

I have a SIRT and that is one tool that I plan on using more.  The 17 is my main training gun and one that I shoot most often, so it's great that the SIRT fits all the holsters and such that I have for it.  It also fits the same aftermarket sights if you want to be really thorough.  I haven't done that, but I know people who have. 

The SIRT seems pretty basic, but there are lots of ways that it can help a number of things in my shooting practice as well as a useful teaching tool for stuff like diagnostics and demonstration of things "dry".

We ordered a SIRT @ the Gun show and picked up some time after.
AMAZING results ! 
It's just left lying on the couch, kitchen counter, coffee table or wherever.

    When you see it, pick it up aim and fire !
Usual targets are door hinges (SS so the reflect nicely), a small prescription bottle on a table at the end of the house about 5' high, little chicken on a wall calendar etc..

     Improved motor mechanix are very noticeable.

    For live fire...
"September 30th 2012 '1911 Single Stack Classic' competition run."
No, we don't have a 1911 Single Stack , but we practice the same run anway.

SNIP

So you replicated the "September 30th 2012 '1911 Single Stack Classic' competition run."?  Or you evaluated the results of your training at that event? 
we practice the same run

If you want some qualification standards, I have a bunch somewhere. 
One I've been wanting to try are the series of qualifications that a buddy sent me.  He's a former SWAT officer at a department near Houston (recently switched to being a detective).  Anyways, the quals are for on-duty, off-duty carry, shotgun and SWAT/SRT.  Just need an IPSC target and appears the round counts are 50, so not too bad. 
Did you even go to the link provided and see all of the quals available ?

While I enjoy the SIRT and believe it's a valuable tool, it doesn't help with mimicking recoil impulse.  Things like forces/leverage to quickly bring the sights back on target or little things in your grip due to recoil impulse are things that I've been noticing are things that creep in here and there when I take breaks from shooting.   

So utilizing my Tacticle Conversions .22 conversion also has no benefit as it really "doesn't help with mimicking recoil impulse" ?

Memory and motor mechanics my friend, memory and motor mechanics.

Works all the time ( except for masturbation which does not make you a better lover.     )

Works all the time ( except for masturbation which does not make you a better lover.     )

Have been finding more videos and info on the "Power Iso".   I have been trying it for a few range sessions, but haven't been able to try it in a handgun match.  There's an awesome handgun class coming up in a couple of weeks, but I had prior commitments, so I will miss it.   

Bad muscle tension and good muscle tension is another that I've been finding more people either going to or discussing more on YouTube.  Rob Leatham and others.  Just wish I had more access to "free and open" ranges to test these things more frequently to get the feel and see for myself.  Video would help as well. 

Going away from the bad muscle tension and the "tactical turtle" has been a tough one to break.  I've noticed that drawing and presenting while looking at a mirror has helped me see more of what I'm going as opposed to depending completely on feel. 

A work in progress.   

Yes the "Power Iso" is gaining traction as it is being better understood and correctly taught in proper context of learning progression supported by good drills.  Kind of the way you saw it done in a progression from poor technique all the way into a Power Iso.  Part 2 definitely progresses from static situations and adresses your questions about using it in and out of dynamic movements such as competition or defensive applications.  I am sure you will have an opportunity in the future.

The muscle tension thing and relying more on the stance in Power Iso and lower or overall body position to manage the recoil to free up the upper body tension pays off huge.  Just shot a video of my 13 year old son, all 120 lbs of him and he shoots one heck of a cadence drill and the Power Iso is a huge part of it.  I am pretty excited if / when this kid ever takes this sport to a competitive level.

Mirrors and especially video is huge.  I know a group that does an Advanced Diagnostics series of workshops for advanced shooters.  They also do work ups for competitive types and for SOF guys pre deployment or just those looking to really up their game.  It often includes in depth video analysis and really diging deep into details.  These are very small groups to maximize training and instruction analysis.  They are extremely popular and have never made it to the point of even being "announced", but I know the right someone and I can keep you posted.

Working on the concept of getting more in depth and detailed video's, pictures and discussion in a private venue catering to alumni.

My body is beginning to betray me. I find myself making "old man complaints" with increasing frequency. The onset of presbyopia, some astigmatism, finding myself increasingly prone to joint injuries, a general diminishing of my overall flexibility... I'm thinking that I need to learn some new techniques. Without admitting to any bad habits, I can see that the good habits which have carried me this far may not be enough to keep me at par as the years march on.

Have you tried a red dot with a long gun?  I mean on like an AR or something and not necessarily on your M1 Carbine, SKS, etc. I have astigmatism, but mostly corrected with contact lenses.  However, I believe red dots really help with regards to long guns.  I'm sure they also can help with handguns, but I don't have much first hand experience with. 

I have noticed that my eye sight in general is something that is diminishing.  I think I will need reading glasses before much longer.  I still can manage without for the most part, but I definitely notice it a lot more.  That and ability for eyes to focus quickly.  I used to do eye exercises where I focus on things at different distances to help in that regard.  That seems to help me with focus on the front sight.

1) I prefer to wear contacts which corrects my eyesight for near sightedness and astigmatism. What this means for me is I can see the rear sight or the front in focus but not both. And if I focus on the rear I also cannot see the target clearly.

2) Red Dot sights are awesome for pistols. I can keep both eyes open and if I can hold steady I can still shoot okay for an old guy. I put Red Dots on as many pistols as I feel I should. My problem is I prefer older pistols which have no way to mount red dots on them. And I don't want to ruin some pistols by putting a red dot on them. So I have been trying different combinations of paint on the front/rear sights to help me at least see them even if I can't focus on them. The newest tech of mounting a small heads up on a semi auto slide is really cool so I think it will be the next mod for my already highly modded Glock.

3) I have very little experience with Red Dot sights on a long gun. With my limited experience out to 50 yards I think Red Dots are great on long guns. But out to 100 yards the dot is too large for the targets I usually use. I was going to try using a Red Dot on a 10" or 12" solid black diameter or black outline target out to 100 yards but I took the sight off of it before I attempted to try this.