Is Your Grip Why You Miss? | Shooting Low Left?

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In this Geauga Firearms Academy video, Kim and Neil discuss why many shooters miss. Is it your grip?
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  • @prezzzrock
    @prezzzrock4 жыл бұрын

    I tried this today and it completely fixed my "low/left" issue. I swore my sights were off and even brought my sight pusher tool to the range today to adjust them. No need to adjust them. I needed the adjustment.....not the sights. Great video and thank you!

  • @msim28

    @msim28

    3 жыл бұрын

    P

  • @billnickerson8704

    @billnickerson8704

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had “low-left” shooting a long time and couldn’t figure the solution…until this vid! Thanks for a thoroughly done lesson on correcting it. Now I will work on shooting my…Glock 20/.357 Magnum/.9mm etc!

  • @bringer-of-change

    @bringer-of-change

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had a freakin former arm dude try to fix the front sight of my 22. LR by hitting it with a damn wrench. Of course, the damn thing broke. 🤦‍♂️ and when I was firing it it worked perfectly. He was like "I have no idea how your hitting the target" like dude, you dont beat on someone else's gun with a damn wrench 🤦‍♂️😫

  • @ken2tou

    @ken2tou

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bringer-of-change he should have to repair your pistol, or replace it. You’re right. It is never proper to beat on any weapon.

  • @christinehaslam9480

    @christinehaslam9480

    2 жыл бұрын

    Low left here to! LoL Cant wait to try this out👍

  • @jcparker500
    @jcparker5003 жыл бұрын

    So, I'm not the only one who shoots low/left constantly?! Can't wait to get to the range and apply your tips. Thank you for this.

  • @bronzemfp26

    @bronzemfp26

    Жыл бұрын

    As a fellow low left shooter, the support hand info on this video helped SO much. Also trying to break the trigger as a surprise to yourself can help as well in the beginning stages. After you start to get comfortable shooting like that, then start to work on your speed. One day it will click and you will be popping off a-zone shots like a pro! :)

  • @sebb6342

    @sebb6342

    4 ай бұрын

    Youre not alone my friend 😢

  • @magusjg

    @magusjg

    2 ай бұрын

    Same here

  • @toncinedw
    @toncinedw4 жыл бұрын

    I've been a Deputy Sheriff now for 30+ years, still working patrol. This was by far the best video I have seen regarding grip and its overall importance. And to all the comments about adrenalin, fear, etc. - having been there a few times unfortunately - yes being able to control those things makes a huge difference in how one handles a shooting event. Many Thanks to you folks at Geauga - Great Job !

  • @r.daniels1165

    @r.daniels1165

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yer a real He-Man, ain'tch you?

  • @davek5027

    @davek5027

    4 жыл бұрын

    R. Daniels Huh?

  • @j.l.dawson1290

    @j.l.dawson1290

    3 жыл бұрын

    @toncinedw Thank you for your service. 💙 Be safe out there.

  • @garywalter5841

    @garywalter5841

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why would you be afraid your covered even if your wrong and you have body armor you go to work prepared to shoot someone my fear would be the cops lawful shooting or not up side I'm not black🤔

  • @randomwrestlingthemes524

    @randomwrestlingthemes524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@garywalter5841 just keep your hands where they can see them no sudden movements they don't know you might be armed

  • @veganlifestyleloveanimals1744
    @veganlifestyleloveanimals17445 жыл бұрын

    Fricking hilarious! My brother is SF. He came home last year. I had gotten my first pistol. He told me everything that is in this video! This guy did an excellent job!! Bravo!

  • @jackdavis6064
    @jackdavis60645 жыл бұрын

    That was the best explanation on grip I've ever heard. I've had my guns over twenty years. Thank you ... it helped.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad to help

  • @CHEECHMUN

    @CHEECHMUN

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was Jack Davis!

  • @letsbuilda4ort

    @letsbuilda4ort

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CHEECHMUN. This guy is good. I've scoured and I mean SCOURED you tube for a thoughtful and precise explanation. This guy is going places. I subsribed. Don't want to listen to anybody else. Send every video he makes on guns.

  • @papax4815

    @papax4815

    5 жыл бұрын

    Geauga Firearms Academy you need lessons from John Lovell and Reid Henricks, you’re trying to hard😂

  • @jpsutton1345

    @jpsutton1345

    5 жыл бұрын

    I really wish I had seen this video 50 years ago. Thanks for an excellent presentation!

  • @philpaige9770
    @philpaige97703 жыл бұрын

    Finally I know what to doin holding the handgun and exercising my hands. At 74 I'm new at this and no one has explained my down and left as well as you. Thanks. Old guy in Alaska.

  • @jameshoude3971
    @jameshoude39713 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I tried your grip lesson today and I can't believe how consistent my groups are now. I was never really squeezing with my left hand before. When I squeeze harder my groups tightened 100%. Thanks again, Jim

  • @davidgood727
    @davidgood7274 жыл бұрын

    I'm 58 and have been shooting all my life, it was (well, still is), a way of life for my family. Don't remember the first time I shot a rifle or a pistol but was squirrel hunting by myself by the time I was 8 and had a pistol of my own by age 12. This is the best explanation of pistol gripping I have ever seen. Always something out there to learn, thank you!

  • @BigFreakingDaddy
    @BigFreakingDaddy5 жыл бұрын

    What a very helpful video. Thank you very much for your demonstration. I will incorporate this in my dry fire practice. Thanks Again!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @frankbowman1870
    @frankbowman18704 жыл бұрын

    Going to the range tomorrow and gonna focus more on my grip, lots of left side target hits.

  • @mattgeiger9988

    @mattgeiger9988

    4 жыл бұрын

    Focus on your front sight and practice pulling the trigger without the gun moving. Your welcome

  • @frannypalmer2726

    @frannypalmer2726

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @finngamesknudson1457

    @finngamesknudson1457

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mattgeiger9988 - Dry fire. It is far easier to focus on the sights and because you can isolate the issue, it is easier to adjust and fix it. Saves money and time as well.

  • @GIJoeFactotum
    @GIJoeFactotum4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thank you! I am ex-military (AIRBORNE!!), and a lifetime shooter (40+ years). I have always been taught how to hold my pistol, but was never taught WHY. This makes all the difference. As a result I didn't realize what bad habits I developed, and why it made a difference in my shooting. This means it kind of looked like I was doing things correctly, but in reality I had errors in how I was doing it. This means that I also had the classic problem of always shooting a little low and to the left. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :)

  • @donalgramae

    @donalgramae

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Strike Hold!" brother! BTW, did you find those keys to Area J? Lol

  • @GIJoeFactotum

    @GIJoeFactotum

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@donalgramae when I got to Bragg I was already an E-4, so no, didn't look for keys to area J, or get a box of grid squares, or a back-blast bag... But you made me laugh.

  • @loganwgriffith

    @loganwgriffith

    2 жыл бұрын

    AATW

  • @DrewShark11
    @DrewShark113 жыл бұрын

    WOw. So comprehensive and insightful. Most vidoes that I have watched just TELL me how to hold/grip. You both actually took the time to explain the dynamics of WHY. Your patience and experience is greatly appreciated.

  • @tan1772
    @tan17725 жыл бұрын

    Very down-to-earth, no-nonsense explanation of why strong grip is good. Thanks for sharing!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! glad you enjoyed it

  • @wendySstrub815
    @wendySstrub8153 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I have shot at the range with my dad but never owned my own gun till now. I was never comfortable with my grip. This helped a lot.

  • @shotkrav
    @shotkrav3 жыл бұрын

    In law enforcement over 25 years, and firearms instructor. Best explanation I've seen thus far on youtube.

  • @garywalter5841

    @garywalter5841

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes you're judged by 12 then carried by six anyway great job good content

  • @JeremyMcCant

    @JeremyMcCant

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service!

  • @jpeterson402
    @jpeterson4025 жыл бұрын

    One of the best examples and explanation of gripping a handgun I’ve seen..

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @bc3819
    @bc38194 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video with a crystal clear explanation. Anxious to get back to the range and try out a revised grip. Thanks so much!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @jimmydunlap74
    @jimmydunlap745 жыл бұрын

    Best grip explanation vid ever!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you found it helpful

  • @dirkdiggler5913
    @dirkdiggler59134 жыл бұрын

    Watched this video then went to the range. Accuracy Improved Immediately. The best explanation of grip ever. Thanks so freaking much.

  • @RJWdevelopment
    @RJWdevelopment2 жыл бұрын

    Lots of videos out there talking about grip, but this one is by far the best. Shooting low and to the left was driving me crazy, and this video diagnosed and cured that perfectly.

  • @steelpunisher6944
    @steelpunisher69445 жыл бұрын

    Awesome explanation as always guys!! It will help a lot of people.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Always great to hear from you 👍😁

  • @bronzemfp26
    @bronzemfp26 Жыл бұрын

    The left hand (for right hand shooters) gripping down harder than the right hand, is such an important fundamental. I started doing this at the range last week and my groups tightened up so much. Great info!

  • @jahianderson2828
    @jahianderson28283 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, made perfect sense. I'm a fairly new shooter and have hit a wall with accuracy past 15yds. This is a game changer in diagnosing my error that had consistently been slightly down and to the left. Especially with compacts. Much appreciated!!!

  • @jennboone68
    @jennboone684 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing this. I just got my 1st gun and did my CLC class and by seeing this video I know now I was holding it a little wrong. Thank you again. You helped me out!

  • @joshb4577
    @joshb45775 жыл бұрын

    Love that xcarry grip on the p320 !! Great video , thanks for breaking it all down in such detail !!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Just did it recently

  • @orgeebaharvin4883
    @orgeebaharvin48834 жыл бұрын

    As a new shooter, this is exactly my problem. Thank you for the clear and detailed information.

  • @hopalong1910
    @hopalong19103 жыл бұрын

    Absolute best grip instruction of any vid I have seen so far !!! great video !

  • @denisechisum5486
    @denisechisum54864 жыл бұрын

    This by far was the most complete instruction video for the proper grip of a handgun. Well Done !!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @IanPkmnYo
    @IanPkmnYo3 жыл бұрын

    This explanation drew so many parallels to the way I teach grip in Percussion playing, down to the "no gaps," as well as how hand position and grip strength affect control. Great video, helped a lot!

  • @outdooroperator714

    @outdooroperator714

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤘

  • @EclecticBedlam
    @EclecticBedlam3 жыл бұрын

    A lot of the time, I'm gripping my pistol hard enough that my hand starts to cramp. I still manage to limp wrist it, though. I don't always go down and to the left, though. Yes, I'm a new shooter. This has been very helpful. Thank you.

  • @billhall1103

    @billhall1103

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is where the hand exercises he mentioned in the video come in hand. Strength training your hands is a must, especially if you're new to firearms.

  • @forbobcarlson
    @forbobcarlson3 жыл бұрын

    As far as I know, this the first time that I have watched your channel. I watch many gun videos, so I have no idea how have missed yours. Now to my point. Your training in how to grip the handgun was so clear and practical. Thank you. I'll search your channel for anything on revolvers. I'm considering a revolver for back up.

  • @randallbowman5757
    @randallbowman57574 жыл бұрын

    I tried your tips and i cant believe what a difference it has made. Thank you!

  • @djomark631
    @djomark6314 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love how well the importance of the grip was explained!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @19241119
    @192411193 жыл бұрын

    I've checked most of the "handgun proper grip" suggestions on KZread and they are all very good, but so far yours is the best. It simple and clear. Thank you both👏👏👏🇺🇸

  • @jimcllc
    @jimcllc4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so descriptive and informative! New to shooting handguns and been shooting my Ec9s left.... Can't wait to try this at the range next time. I've subscribed and am going to watch all the rest of your videos. Keep up the great teaching!!!!

  • @diwiak
    @diwiak Жыл бұрын

    Watched this video 3times and you absolutely hit the nail with these tips, I concentrate my tough grip onto support (left) hand and place it a bit twisted with thumb aiming to front in parallel with barell and let the right hand relax with pinky almost loose to let trigger finger move separately and easily - and this seriously MUCH improve my low left issue. Thanks!

  • @wallsign4575
    @wallsign45755 жыл бұрын

    First time viewer, just started conceal carry, and I’m so thankful you put this out. All the thoughts and experience certainly is coming out in your videos because you explain the most basic parts and dissect a very important part of shooting. I just subscribed at home to get my wife’s interested in your videos as well. God bless and keep up the good work.

  • @rclemons369
    @rclemons3695 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, well done! I really like the demo between your hand and Kim's. It clearly shows proper grip regardless of hand size. Also the importance of hand strength. Sig X-Carry nice choice!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @matthewbrodycz946
    @matthewbrodycz9463 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ... I messed around with this the last time I was at the range and this video helped to put words to what I was doing. While I had a consistent not very tight shot group - it was consistently off the black. This meant that while aiming at the head, I probably took off the targets ear way to many times for comfort. In my defense - I was kinda experimenting to deal with aging hands, I hadn't been on a handgun range since 2013, and I was consistent, just consistently off. Regardless - the video was great solid knowledge and my next range day should be remarkably better because I can snap cap my way to a solid grip and simply test 1 or 2 positions to figure out what works best. Once again - thank you.

  • @razodan2000
    @razodan20004 жыл бұрын

    Excellent simplified way to demonstrate my brother... You and Kim did well. Loved it. I am a poor shooter but after watching your video, I saw the mistakes I have been guilty of all this time. My support grip was out of place.

  • @swjd94
    @swjd943 жыл бұрын

    I went to the range last weekend and noticed I was making nice small groups but always low left. I'm going to go the range again and practice what you showed here. Thanks for the great video.

  • @wushock92
    @wushock925 жыл бұрын

    Y'all are amazing! Superb explanation I will put into practice.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @Madmanshooter
    @Madmanshooter5 жыл бұрын

    This is a fantastic video, I have been trained professionally and in my career and no one ever suggested this. It has made a major difference. Great job.

  • @t3g860
    @t3g8603 жыл бұрын

    Thank You, I have been shooting for years and been to numerous instructors and courses, this is the best explanation and instruction about grip I have found. More Videos Please!

  • @semichiganandy2127
    @semichiganandy21275 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I think this is the best grip video I've seen and I doubt that it could be improved on. One thing came to mind that you might want to address in another video, proper grip for small pocket guns. They're kind of a different world. Ironically, a few minutes ago I just watched a video on Lucky Gunner about pocket guns. They pointed out that the pocket guns are huge sellers (so a grip video would help a lot of people). Because of some circumstances that I share with others, I just bought one (S&W Bodyguard .380 - felt much better in my hand than the LCP) so the timing of that video was great. I've been dry firing that thing constantly (I usually put a thousand "air" rounds through a gun before firing a real round) and the first thing I noticed was that the grip I normally use for a Ruger LC9 or a Ruger SR (the other carry guns) had to change, a lot. I doubt that I'm alone. Could you address proper grip these small guns sometime in the future? There is probably a large audience for it.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and the suggestion! Glad you found it helpful

  • @sammyg973
    @sammyg9735 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated, I will definitely apply that type of grip the next time I’m at the range. Thank You.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @sammyg973

    @sammyg973

    5 жыл бұрын

    I went to the range last Sunday, I saw an immediate change instantly!!! MANY THANKS AGAIN....

  • @clairesim9560
    @clairesim95604 жыл бұрын

    So happy I came across your video. New shooter, I was dropping left, went home and dry fired paying close attention to movement of the pistol. Seeing how I would drop I began tightening my grip and strengthening my hands and wrist. I go for walks while bouncing a basketball from one hand to another.... my way of getting not only grip strength but also arms, improving coordination and cardio! Also I really appreciated seeing Kim grips as it is very different from males grip, and seeing her grip as mine is was reassuring I’m on the right path!

  • @margiwilson8196
    @margiwilson81965 жыл бұрын

    This is the best most comprehensive video I have seen about handgrip. Thank you so much, you have helped me immensely.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😁👍

  • @johnmartin3790
    @johnmartin37904 жыл бұрын

    The best video on grip i've seen, thanks

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @michaeldunne1348
    @michaeldunne13485 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I've been struggling with "low left," especially the farther I am from the target. I purchased a cheap set of Gold's Gym grip strengtheners. They have nice padding on the handles and the spring wasn't too tight. I usually do four sets of three exercises each day (on each hand). One set consists of the usual squeeze x 10; on the 11th squeeze I hold it tight for ten seconds; and then another set of 10 squeezes, but this time, I keep my index finger pointed "at the target" and try not to move it at all as I'm squeezing. For those of you who haven't tried - Neil's lessons in this video are spot on. Try squeezing a grip strengthener without moving your extended index finger. For me, I can definitely tell the difference at the range! Now, about that trigger control...

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's great Michael thanks for watching and sharing!

  • @jimtravis8829

    @jimtravis8829

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael Dunne what is a grip strengthener?

  • @michaeldunne1348

    @michaeldunne1348

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jimtravis8829 basically these (www.walmart.com/ip/New-Foam-Hand-Grip-Fitness-Exercise-Wrist-Arm-Train-Strength-Builder-2-Pcs-Pack/167150875 ). $6 at Walmart and a few sets a day will improve overall grip strength.

  • @jeffcj
    @jeffcj3 жыл бұрын

    Aim dramatically improved after implementing the grip suggestions, thank you!

  • @bobatl4990
    @bobatl49905 жыл бұрын

    You both are so articulate and detailed and yet concise...such an awesome set of videos.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, we just released part two on trigger control!

  • @johncummings7860
    @johncummings78605 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased my first pistol, since aim is Paramount in hitting a target, I want to thank you for this valuable lesson. It could save my life. Also I have a difficult time with learning, you made this process easy for me. Great job thank you.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @marc5239
    @marc52394 жыл бұрын

    Hey brother, at first I didn't recognize you without your beard! This was a great video. Thank you for sharing! Semper Fi

  • @Aruuu99
    @Aruuu994 жыл бұрын

    Truly an excellent display of teaching skills. Keep it up guys.

  • @botlbob1
    @botlbob14 жыл бұрын

    Great Vid. Been trying to help my wife who consistently shoots low left. This really helped explain it to her. I learned a lot as well. Thanks for posting a very informative lesson!

  • @CatServant
    @CatServant4 жыл бұрын

    This is a must-watch video for anyone starting out shooting or having accuracy issues. Well done!

  • @myronsenchyshak8025
    @myronsenchyshak80253 жыл бұрын

    I am new to shooting pistols. Took a firearms handling class and the NRA online pistol class. I spent a lot of time studying grip, trigger pull, and sight alignment from KZread videos, especially Jerry and Lena Miculek videos. Taking nothing away from the Miculek videos, this is by far the best, most detailed, most informative and clear explanation of proper grip that I have encountered so far, bar none. If someone needs a good and practical explanation of proper pistol grip technique, this is it. Look no further.

  • @danilojones7193
    @danilojones71934 ай бұрын

    I can’t tell you how many times i revert back to this video when i shoot low and left and watch this go back to the range and shoot the lights out and stacking those groups on top one another. Thank You and Your Wife so so much….❤

  • @louwittmer5624
    @louwittmer56244 ай бұрын

    This answers a lot of questions about my shooting and how to correct my “low & to the left”. Can’t wait to get back to the range and practice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ArtistryBranson
    @ArtistryBranson5 жыл бұрын

    From a die-hard Weaver stance shooter this is excellent information. When you were showing the difference between the loose and tight grips I could literally see the absorption of the recoil shock in your shoulders rather than in the gun itself. Keeping on target seems to be much easier your way. Man, I have some range work to do. I'm a pretty good shot using Weaver, but after this and a few other of your videos I think I'm going to give this style a deeper look. Thanks for a damned good video

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

  • @CHEECHMUN

    @CHEECHMUN

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jerry Miculik talks about why they went to the isosolise stance. One reason is, you can't walk forward and fire in the Weaver stance without bobbing.

  • @bryanjaeck4828
    @bryanjaeck48285 жыл бұрын

    The man makes sense, and all shooters should pay attentionto this video...

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @andymartin8162

    @andymartin8162

    5 жыл бұрын

    Except for the bad guys.

  • @zhevy1

    @zhevy1

    4 жыл бұрын

    As I've been doing my homework to buy my first firearm (M&P 2.0 40 Cal 4.25") I've seen tons of videos about the right ammo to take to the woods, for self-defense, EDC, and what have you, I realized how proper gun grip is paramount, and with me basically being a newbie, I didn't want to develop bad habits before I even started. I've only seen a couple of videos about the proper grip, and this video is so good, I've learned quite a bit and I'm in a better position now than I was two weeks ago. Excellent job, well done, and as a lefty, I thank you for also offering some handy tips. I have medium to small size hands, and the M&P 2.0 .40 S&W gun fits great and it's the perfect size, for me. I did handle one at my local gun shop. I've shot guns before, but never owned one. This is why I want to get good with what I get. I plan on getting my CCW permit and enrolling in some self defense classes as well.

  • @r.daniels1165

    @r.daniels1165

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you should pay attention to yer own grip, bitch.

  • @stevesorrentino8614
    @stevesorrentino86143 жыл бұрын

    great video. the explanations of how the mechanics work really helps in understanding why the correct grip matters.

  • @Fred-xg2tu
    @Fred-xg2tu5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the grip explanation. Definitely improved my grip.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @jeffreyl.7210
    @jeffreyl.72105 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips😎👍

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @milvetarmy1482
    @milvetarmy14825 жыл бұрын

    I had this exact issue, firing low and to the left as a right handed shooter. It has almost and still can cost me my job as a Law enforcement officer due to our Qualification requirement's where were required to conduct failure drills with two rounds to the chest and one to the head at various distances. This was done 4 times with the minimum 3 hits to the head (head area is a little bigger then a 5x8 card) if at the end of those failure drills and you didn't meet the requirement's you still had to finish the qualification, (50 rds total) knowing you already failed. We were given 2 more attempts to pass and if you didn't you were terminated or placed on leave for 30 days, pending requalification. My point of aim was always high and to the right to compensate for hitting low and to the left. I will definitely try this new grip technique.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @Skimail123

    @Skimail123

    5 жыл бұрын

    Milvet, hope it worked out for you. I am former LEO and now Range officer where Federal and Local LEO's come in. Very common problem with shooting left. The video explained it better than anything and from my experience when I show those left sided shooters the proper technique about 90% of their issues disappear during the same range session.

  • @cpiper6338
    @cpiper63382 жыл бұрын

    This is such a great video. I've got it bookmarked so I can come back and review it time and again to make sure I'm getting my best control.

  • @dellunde33
    @dellunde33 Жыл бұрын

    This video is entirely for me. Will try it over the weekend. Thank you for the advices

  • @alanderson9711
    @alanderson97115 жыл бұрын

    Rolling the non dominant hand and avoiding a gap were well worth the $100 I recently spent on a lesson from an NRA certified instructor. The Marine Corps taught me how to shoot decades ago and am an avid shooter but if you want to be better (at anything) it’s always good to go back to the basics. Thanks for these well thought out videos that cover everything shooters need to improve. Taking a video of you shooting is also helpful. Semper Fi

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you got something out of it and thanks for watching

  • @tonycoraccio3514
    @tonycoraccio35145 жыл бұрын

    For a 50 Year old guy who’s been shooting for many years, want to thank you for filling in the blanks for me, I have picked up about half of what you taught thru the years, this really explains the things I was doing wrong and right and reasons why. Very well instructed and non-condescending.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad to help

  • @aircop4884
    @aircop48845 жыл бұрын

    In the hundreds or so explanations I've heard (including Gunsight & Front Sight Accads.) this is the best.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! glad you found it helpful

  • @joeyperez8581
    @joeyperez85813 жыл бұрын

    Thank you both, may you and yours be blessed.

  • @utbelegs
    @utbelegs5 жыл бұрын

    I watched your videos and just tried your advice on the proper grip...made a world of difference on my accuracy and i sure needed help understanding what i was doing wrong. Went from 8" groups to 3" @ 7yds and all over the paper to 4"-5" groups @ 12 yds. I use a CZ 75 SP01 ,so i know the gun will be more accurate than i could be but i'm catching up to its' potential.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Glad to help

  • @garywalter5841

    @garywalter5841

    3 жыл бұрын

    That gun is more accurate than all of us

  • @keithkenyon3845
    @keithkenyon38453 жыл бұрын

    i'm pretty sure you just fixed my issues.... i'm a new shooter. i was actually gonna send my glock in to get checked because every time i'd go shooting.... guess what? low and left. i'm super excited to practice this! thanks for such a thorough and easy to understand video.

  • @Happymommaallthetime

    @Happymommaallthetime

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also, dry practicing helps soooooo much! You can actually watch how you move it when you dry shoot. This and my left hand grip fixed everything for me. At first I was really wanting to save my ammo so I wouldn't practice too but now since I've found ammo at Gunsmokeammo.com! yaaay me!

  • @RSchwara1
    @RSchwara15 жыл бұрын

    At first I wasn't sure this was going to be good when I started watching it, however that quickly changed! EXCELLENT video, instruction and explanation of the grip! Forwarded it to several friends and good review for myself! Thanks!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and sharing!

  • @mattjames8356
    @mattjames83563 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation! Helped me diagnose problems with my grip. Can’t wait to get to the range and put this info to work.

  • @magicdaveable
    @magicdaveable5 жыл бұрын

    I never miss and I normally use a very well tuned revolver. Once in a while I do practice with my P35 but normally I practice with my 44 spcl. My all time favorite carry gun is a 44 spl..

  • @TehBloodyYank556

    @TehBloodyYank556

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @oldgoat50

    @oldgoat50

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TehBloodyYank556 You did read he never misses?

  • @TehBloodyYank556

    @TehBloodyYank556

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@oldgoat50 no I missed that part. Very impressive

  • @awittypilot8961
    @awittypilot89615 жыл бұрын

    In my experience as an NRA instructor...the reason most shoot low left is because they pull the trigger with the crease of the finger rather than the pad of the finger....hard habit to break Good vid though

  • @BoopSnoot

    @BoopSnoot

    5 жыл бұрын

    But that's why they miss at the range, a calm, controlled, safe, predictable environment. In the real world the reason people miss is because they have adrenaline pumping through their veins, their breathing gets fast and shallow, their hands shake, they target fixate completely ignoring the front iron sight, and lose all trigger discipline. So its all fine and dandy to become really accurate at the range, but you can still do that and then have it all be a waste if you're not desensitized to high-stress confrontations.

  • @awittypilot8961

    @awittypilot8961

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah...agree….but if you don't have any aiming skills it is pure luck if you hit something anyway. I practice but you're 100% right...when it comes to mattering it's going to be a juggle between fear, excitement and skill...and a hell of a lot of luck that you get the chance to even get a shot off. People have no idea...it's never the guy yells at you and says he's going to shoot at you....timing is pretty much everything....luck plays a very big part in it like it or not...without military experience it's nearly impossible to get desensitized….god Bless our brave men and women in the military..past and present

  • @BoopSnoot

    @BoopSnoot

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@awittypilot8961 Its one reason I like lasers though for home defense. Usually you're indoors AND its low-light, a double-whammy for high laser effectiveness (and poor iron sight acquisition), and you may not have your glasses to make a proper sight picture or be too pumped on adrenaline to ignore the threat and focus on that front sight, so point shooting with that confirmation green laser is more idiot/stress proof. IMO airsoft is great for practicing high-stress shooting. BTW, I thought of the hands thing because only about 5 weeks ago I had my blinker on patiently waiting quite a while for a car to back out to take the only spot at a pub and some jerk swooped right in who had just entered the lot. I was annoyed but not hostile thinking he maybe didn't even see me, so confronted him and calmly told him he stole the spot from me and that's unacceptable. The guy's hands were almost instantly visibly shaking to the point I had to tell him I'm not mad but would appreciate if he moved.

  • @brianbuchert1966

    @brianbuchert1966

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was a deputy sheriff for many years and I believe we trained very well did live shooting drills,shoot or don't shoot,so I agree the military helps but I believe police trains better in the legalities in a shooting military is great but not the only trading that's good!

  • @awittypilot8961

    @awittypilot8961

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@brianbuchert1966 Yeah...if they'd let me in the police academy I'd do it....I've been to a couple executive protection schools but still would like to have the academy experience...probably kill my old ass now though.....spring chicken is no longer an option....neither is skinny....or vanity....hehe

  • @markellins8856
    @markellins88564 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video about gripping the gun. I send it to a couple of my friends. Thank you very much.

  • @aaaaa1957
    @aaaaa19574 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. My wife and I just got back from the range and I couldn’t figure out why she keeps shooting left and low no matter where she aims. This will be a great place to start. Thank you again.

  • @jgbecker24
    @jgbecker245 жыл бұрын

    I didn't realize Tony Romo became a firearms instructor. Good to know!

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid65745 жыл бұрын

    I was buying ammo and standing at the counter when a guy walks in with his brand new Glock. He is telling the guy behind the counter the gun is defective. The employee ask what is it doing? No shit I heard it with my own ears, he said that the barrel is not in line with the gun, it shoots low and left when the sights are pointed straight. The whole place, customers and employees laughed at the same time. He then took the guy back to the range and went through two full mags with perfect accuracy. I grabbed a pair of ear muffs and went back with them. He then walks the guy through his grip and stance and pointed out like ten things he was doing wrong. There were things I noticed that I still do occasionally. He also flinches when he is anticipating the trigger break. All bad things.

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol! Great story, thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

  • @cidcampeador7922

    @cidcampeador7922

    5 жыл бұрын

    Gotta give him 2 brownies for his audacity lol

  • @charlessmith6412

    @charlessmith6412

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a smart guy to me. He got some free training that might not otherwise have been forthcoming. Kudos to the employee, too.

  • @lovemym16

    @lovemym16

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's funny how that happens with NEW Glock shooters that just bought thier first gun. They were told it would be absolutely perfect and practically run itself. Then reality strikes.

  • @charlessmith6412

    @charlessmith6412

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is the sort of thing that happens to a lot of people with their first gun, whether or not it's a Glock. But a little training goes a long ways.

  • @pnoverstreet
    @pnoverstreet4 жыл бұрын

    Just seeing this video. I still struggle with lower-left groups occasionally. Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @michaell397
    @michaell3972 жыл бұрын

    I've been enjoying handguns for a LOT of years. Still do. Watched many instructors, tried a lot of techniques. Never have I seen it explained so simply, so precisely. So understandably. Well Done!!! KnifeMaker

  • @jabwana9946
    @jabwana99464 жыл бұрын

    So the right hand is used as an operational hand. And the left arm is used as a control hand. Am I right.

  • @samuelmedina8884

    @samuelmedina8884

    3 жыл бұрын

    Correct

  • @fredseymour1224
    @fredseymour12245 жыл бұрын

    The reason a right hander shoots lower left is because the shooter anticipates the shot/recoil and pushes low left a SPLIT second before the pistol goes bang.

  • @williamh9100

    @williamh9100

    5 жыл бұрын

    A guy that gets it ^^

  • @Daneuph
    @Daneuph5 жыл бұрын

    Really nice work on this video. GREAT explanation and demo of grip. So very important. I'll rewatch this several times as I practice. Thanks guys!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ericcarbonell9927
    @ericcarbonell99274 жыл бұрын

    I’m new to shooting and glad I bumped into your instruction before I got into bad habits

  • @corsair371
    @corsair3715 жыл бұрын

    She is adorable🤗

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fredtippett670

    @fredtippett670

    5 жыл бұрын

    did anybody else see the guy in the Phase 4 Ghillie suit standing in the distance?

  • @Caterpillarjon

    @Caterpillarjon

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@fredtippett670 I thought it was Bigfoot!

  • @johnhenry1878

    @johnhenry1878

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@geaugafirearmsacademy The HOT gal made me use a better grip so good i think i accidently discharged, but it felt so good.

  • @jeffissimo1221
    @jeffissimo12215 жыл бұрын

    Was this about grip or how many times someone can draw and holster a gun?

  • @fredtippett670

    @fredtippett670

    5 жыл бұрын

    did you watch the video? or just sit there, eating joo-joo beans

  • @jeffissimo1221

    @jeffissimo1221

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@fredtippett670 I watched 6+ minutes and saw more than a dozen draws of the gun, and by the way, there is no such thing as joo-joo beans. I believe you were trying to refer to Jujubes...the gummy candy drop. Fail on your part, but I won't hold it against you.

  • @CoachClark
    @CoachClark2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you both for the excellent lesson. This was, by far, the best explanation on proper grip.

  • @janglyriff
    @janglyriff5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a newbie when it comes to handguns. This is without question the best video I've seen about grip. Great instruction!!

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and commenting

  • @sraldiris
    @sraldiris3 жыл бұрын

    that awkward moment when I realized my hands are as small as Kim's. (I'm a dude)

  • @robm.6825

    @robm.6825

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine are probably pretty close too. We’re all different.

  • @SAVAGE308SNIPER
    @SAVAGE308SNIPER5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Now I am able to shoot 1/2 inch groups at 350 yards with my Glock 42.

  • @yaddi3434

    @yaddi3434

    5 жыл бұрын

    SAVAGE308SNIPER LOL

  • @redneckninja2539

    @redneckninja2539

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hmmmmmm, you may want to try some quality ammo with groups like that !😁

  • @SAVAGE308SNIPER

    @SAVAGE308SNIPER

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Josh LMFAO! Wow. And I thought I was good after watching this video. Can you make a tutorial video of you doing that? I'll appreciate it. Thank you.

  • @jimbrown3419

    @jimbrown3419

    5 жыл бұрын

    Watch the video a few more times. Then practice, practice, practice. Following these instructions I am now shooting 1/4" at the same distance.

  • @michaelanderson1859

    @michaelanderson1859

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but can you ricochet off a rock a drive a nail shooting 1 handed at that distance like Jed Clampett at that distance. Granny wouldn't even give you the time of day. Ellie Mae could make that with her slingshot

  • @hebrewawakening6024
    @hebrewawakening60244 жыл бұрын

    Wow great video thanks! It's a breath of fresh air listening to someone that's knows what their talking about!!👍🏽

  • @castortroy365
    @castortroy36511 ай бұрын

    These techniques made a HUGE difference to my shooting. Probably the best tutorial I have come across ( & I watched a lot!!)

  • @ibleedpurple52
    @ibleedpurple525 жыл бұрын

    I'm a simple man I see a smoking hot red head I click ! Haha nice video guys

  • @geaugafirearmsacademy

    @geaugafirearmsacademy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😊👍

  • @brianbuchert1966

    @brianbuchert1966

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha they got you too with the marketing it's very effective lo!

  • @caspere.8461
    @caspere.84615 жыл бұрын

    I was interested until 0.15.....

  • @AK-ky3ou

    @AK-ky3ou

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @whoknows8678

    @whoknows8678

    5 жыл бұрын

    No kidding. She's fuckin' cute! There's more of her at the very end. LOL

  • @cheezwhizvids

    @cheezwhizvids

    5 жыл бұрын

    ...but again at 14:36 though amirite?

  • @thehamburglar9mm

    @thehamburglar9mm

    5 жыл бұрын

    but she has small hands and is weak. lol jk

  • @whoknows8678

    @whoknows8678

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thehamburglar9mm Small hands? Just more awesomeness to make your junk look bigger. Also, most appropriate screen name ya got there. LOL

  • @jackkomorowski2722
    @jackkomorowski27223 жыл бұрын

    New gun owner, right hander and was shooting low left. This video has the clearest explanation I've come across. Bravo Zulu!

  • @christopherakesson4703
    @christopherakesson47032 жыл бұрын

    Without any formal training I have practiced this when instructing for a couple of years now. It is fun to see exact things I point at in the grip taught here. Great video!

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