How To Stop Flinching. Chuck Pressburg, Field Notes Ep. 46

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4 жыл бұрын

SureFire Field Notes is a multi-segment informational video series with tips and techniques from subject matter experts of all backgrounds. In this episode, Chuck Pressburg of
Presscheck Training and Consulting discusses flinch response that many shooters experience.
SGM(R) Pressburg retired from the Army on 1 Jan 2017 after over 26 years of active service, mostly in Special Operations and Special Missions Units. After Infantry and Airborne Training in 1990, Chuck completed the Ranger Indoctrination Program and was assigned to the 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment.
Chuck’s various assignments included:
10 years in the 75th Ranger Regt including platoon sergeant of a 65 man strike force deployed to Afghanistan twice in 2001/2002. Platoon highly decorated during the battle of Takur Ghar (Robert’s Ridge) for recovery of 2 missing US Servicemen.
24 Months rifle and sniper squad leader 82nd Airborne Division.
2 years Asymmetric Warfare Group(AWG) (Founding member, 1st Active Army unit member deployed to combat, Selection class #1, Operational Training Course (OTC) Class #1) Spending over 20 months in Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting Small Kill Team (SKT) operations and Direct Action raids in support of conventional and Special Operations Forces.
12 years, HQ USASOC performing various tasks as required including a two-year assignment to the G8 section where Chuck performed Science and Technology R&D. While assigned to USASOC Chuck graduated from the Defense Acquisitions University’s Combat Developer’s Course and The Human Factors Engineering (MANPRINT) Course. Chuck spent several years assisting in material acquisition programs for SOF.
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@PrimaryAndSecondary 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck FTW!

@Demo7IIRider 4 жыл бұрын

"FACT"

@lukakapyro 4 жыл бұрын

the fact that chuck has just set the record for the longest field notes video shows you how detailed and thorough he is

@j.taveras8447 Жыл бұрын

This is probably the best video and lesson I’ve ever had on explaining flinching and anticipation and how to learn to mitigate it. A master class using logic and sound reasoning not just mongo type “just stop anticipating” dude.

@johngresham3247 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard flinching explained so well. Awesome video.

@guruthossindarin3563 Жыл бұрын

I'm at 3 minutes 35 seconds, and you just described what happens to my daughter as she shoots! I think she will find this video comforting and hopefully helpful.

@l84cabo 4 жыл бұрын

This is seriously the best video I've seen on what causes flinching and what you can do about it. Great job guys!

@mastermattk 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. All that to say practice more... Grip is actually more important than trigger pull. Think about a vice holding a gun. Slap that trigger all day and you'll get the same POI.

@cincinnatiking8008 Жыл бұрын

I found myself dipping the muzzle of the pistol in anticipation as a new shooter. I'm hoping I can get over it eventually with tips like these. Thank you!

@JoyofGuns Жыл бұрын

Neural pathways, running on RAM in the back ground, Catchers mitt, Porposing is a reaction to flinchies, gun go bang! I love the shooter terminology he invents :)

@Quality_Guru 4 жыл бұрын

This is the definitive video on flinching. Extremely well done video. I can see that you are well versed on this subject as you have first hand experience on this subject. I would like to offer up 3 additional coping skills. The Jedi Mind Trick - talk to yourself or count down as you press the trigger. Your mind will focus on just one thing. Another drill is to rack the slide to load a round and then remove the magazine. Fire with the live round then dry fire and see your reaction. This step will provide a feedback mechanism to teach you how to hold the gun steady while pressing the trigger. Lastly is to dry fire extensively to build up the neurological pathways.

@hawkgeoff 4 жыл бұрын

I really need to book a class with Chuck! Finally, someone articulates some solutions "coping methods" for "flinching". 99% of instructors say "do the ball and dummy drill" and then when the shooter flinches says "see that there, don't do that" but with ZERO insight on how NOT to do that. I've always thought it was great for identifying this issue but did nothing to solve the issue. This was the best, most comprehensive, well articulated, description on how to eliminate or at least minimize a problem that most shooters I see have to some extent (although nobody admits it). I wear that shit like a badge of honor... I can be on my way to a 97-100 B8 at 25 and then you get that one or two round that goes "you need a 7"...lol. Chuck just gave away, for free, a huge golden nugget. Chuck, where do I send the check?

@Ech0Sierra 4 жыл бұрын

If you want a tip jar, Presscheck Consulting Patreon is probably the best way.

@nostradamus7648 Жыл бұрын

To Honest Outlaw's children's home charity in Iowa.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Check the media.

@4ws0m0 4 жыл бұрын

I've always struggled with the flinchies. Through religious dry practice and ball and dummy drills I saw some success, but not exactly where I wanted to be. Then I took shooter symposium 2018 and learned propper trigger prep from Chuck, Jared Reston, and Bill Blowers and that was seriously foundational. I still have to stay practiced otherwise it'll come back, but my shooting at speed and at distance is night and day better than before I knew propper trigger prep methodology. Awesome video guys!

@time_of_yer_life_eh_kid 2 жыл бұрын

THE BEST explanation I've ever heard - thank you.

@shannoneg2000 2 жыл бұрын

I'm learning to shoot and this is definitely an issue for me. My instructor has been trying to explain, but I didn't really understand what he meant. This totally clicked in my head! Thank you! Looking forward to trying some of these ideas out next time!

@cctrans29 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck is a wealth of knowledge in weapons craft. And an excellent teacher in this discipline.

@parabellum3205 4 жыл бұрын

I've pieced most of this stuff together and absorbed it from other videos, but it's fantastic to see it so thoroughly explained in one place. Thanks Chuck! This is great!

@ItsShatter Жыл бұрын

“Let the gun surprise you” best simple advise I’ve gotten from an instructor. This video breaks it down to a whole new level

@NDcompetitiveshooter Жыл бұрын

That works for slow fire, but not at high level practical shooting speeds. You are pressing the trigger every 0.19 seconds (or faster) and you can be sure that you know when it is going off. Other strategies must be employed to reduce or mitigate it at that point.

@SolidusLightning777 4 ай бұрын

The one and only Roland

@larrycassidy1702 11 ай бұрын

Thank you finally, some one that really knows what is going on with flinching. Thanks for several ways to help correct the issues.

@tims708 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I don't feel the flinch is diagnosed or understood even close to the degree it needs to be. Best break down ever, right here.

@davidfrank6432 4 ай бұрын

Because I am currently "afflicted" with this issue, my shooting accuracy, especially beyond 10-15 yards has leveled off and I seem stuck. Since I knew what my problem was, I started researching and hands down this is the absolute BEST explanation of what is transpiring or what the root causes are. More importantly, his tips for mitigating and keeping this issue at bay are very sound and logical. I'll will be implementing these into my skills training both dry and live fire! RLTW!

@texian91 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. Knowledge bomb of truth and science from one of my favorite dudes to listen to about firearms use.

@atacorion 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck has a way with words, laying it down. No Fail Pistol was a criminally underrated class for accomplished shooters. 10/10 would shoot it again.

@jamesSmith-uh4ip 4 жыл бұрын

This is great information. Thanks to Chuck, hopefully field notes will post more long form videos like this.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Double handle

@darkhorsefive0 4 жыл бұрын

Nice piece. First one I’ve seen address pre-ignition flinch as the “mental” issue that it is, and not just say “Do ball and dummy drill to fix it”. Nice work going in depth and truly explaining the root cause, Chuck.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Nice

@prestigeworldwideindustrie2845 4 жыл бұрын

I hope to see more from you guys with Chuck

@tacticaldk 4 жыл бұрын

Preach it, Chuck 👍

@IrishPennant0311 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation, Chuck!

@Cg.Training_Addicts 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding content Chuck. Thanks for sharing.

@JEJAK5396 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always Chuck, looking forward to the October class.

@cb7677 4 жыл бұрын

great video and breakdown, thank you SureFire for putting this together.

@Systems_Scholar 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal Instruction. Thank you.

@kevinisaac1070 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the most in-depth, and articulate analysis of flinching, jerking and other trigger SNAFUs I have ever seen. Incredible video. Thank you.

@theemperor7500 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, well said!!!! You really are the best one out there!

@darrenchang2907 2 жыл бұрын

wow, this is the best explanation and solution offered by anyone on flinching I've ever heard. both me and my wife have exactly this issue - the first couple shots are dead on center and the rest just migrate to lower left. Chuck, thanks for the great help! thumb up and subscribe!

@scottcarlson8502 4 жыл бұрын

The best explanation I have heard on this subject! Thanks!

@jacksman7 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck doing a Surefire vid. Awesome dude!

@tonycannonfodder369 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding information. Thanks gents!

@andrescisnerosenriquez8142 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your videos Chuck

@VittorioE17 4 жыл бұрын

You are one analytical man. Excellent instruction.

@Auxillia Жыл бұрын

OMG !!! 3:30 he explains how a good student fire perfectly for the first 5-10 first rounds ever and then the rounds after that are missing - that was me. So true!

@facelesssman Жыл бұрын

This is a great video! True golden nuggets!

@morielbareli1102 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Broke it down to the last detail. Genius!

@nickduke3214 3 жыл бұрын

This is for damn sure the most helpful video i have ever found about recoil anticipation. Just great.

@josearalat 4 жыл бұрын

Best explanation I've seen anywhere.

@criley011 2 жыл бұрын

Best instruction on this topic I have seen so far!

@lightweight1365 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck is one of the best in the business!

@Banzia1 Жыл бұрын

As a relatively new shooter this is the best explanation by far as to what is going on when I fire my pistol. I thought my age 60 and instability to hold the gun perfectly still was the problem. Not so! I’m doing all the things he was saying that effect the accuracy of the shot. I’m excited to go to the range with this new found knowledge and apply it! Thanks Chuck.

@jeffshermer9361 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I've seen.

@sweetsourchicks7828 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you for this video🙏🏾

@scottsmith4145 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic lesson. The best ive ever seen on this subject. Thanks.

@StacyDaFunkBoogie 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, the information you provide in these videos are the best information ever! Thank for sharing your Great knowledge.

@TheLoneRanger745 Жыл бұрын

This is the Best most comprehensive explanation I've ever heard, I think I did have this going on when I first started shooting. I'm not sure if I'm still doing this at times or not, but I've kept all of my targets as a reference in seeing my progression and development and accuracy. ? I have made very good progress, years of using equipment with triggers as a carpenter I don't think it plagues me as much as it does some people. I think this guy has a lot to teach me, so I'm subscribed. Awesome teacher !

@odin942zx Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Ive been struggling with this and watching several videos but you seem to understand or at least explain the issue better than anyone else i've seen.

@SAR0311 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! This has happened to me before (and caused some seriously perplexing frustration)! Great clear explanation and now I get it. I'm glad I came across Chuck's material and appearances on KZfaq!

@1DJDeeZe 4 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of flinching I have ever heard. Have suffered from this for years. Thank you sir!

@pvalaci 2 жыл бұрын

You solved my questions about flinching and trigger jerk better than any other instructor. Fantastic video.

@bach1958 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best presentations ever nice work.

@edwardsherman7353 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I have watched many video’s on this & yours kept my attention 100%. The best I have seen ! Thank you…. Ed

@juanjh1 2 жыл бұрын

From one instructor to another, outstanding explanation sir.

@HelplmAlive 4 жыл бұрын

This is excellent.

@marsoelflaco5722 5 ай бұрын

Diagnosing that you are anticipating, flinching, your shots is 3/4 of the battle. After that, finding the "correcting technique" that's right for you, implementing it properly and working on it on a regular basis is key in overcoming your issues.✌🏾

@lseguias 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down BEST Trigger Anticipation on KZfaq! Thank you.

@ericneufeld6939 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a new pistol shooter and noticed I have a pretty bad flinch. Lots of good info in here, can't wait to try out some of your suggestions. Thanks for the video, really appreciate it!

@jonnsmusich 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. Just what I need as a new shooter. First shot is always on center and then it drifts. Thanks

@randomnamedudeokgoogle2255 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck is the man!

@ecalzo 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT.. super info here .. Thanks to Chuck and Surefire

@paulyoung4814 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of new info for me. Thanks

@knighthaunter 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid Chuck

@chrisf247 2 жыл бұрын

Chuck is the absolute best

@striknine570 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@TheSquirrelE Жыл бұрын

Great infovid thank you.

@brandon974 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent breakdown

@opmike343 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Only after hearing Chuck talk about it did I realize that the flinch is just contained to the firing hand. Never thought about that before.

@g10s Ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you

@RedCarpetZygomaticus 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well articulated, despite this topic being pretty complex proprioceptive stuff. Very helpful

@AndyBTacticalFirearmsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Very good teaching. Teaching multiple ways to fix problems because everyone is different and there are different firearms out there.

@scdave100 Жыл бұрын

This is gold.

@kristinhickey2680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to have help from somebody who has this issue and admits the problem The least effective input is somebody telling you to relax. Drives me crazy and does the opposite!

@phatroe 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome teaching lesson, A+, 💯% 👍

@robertclark4110 Жыл бұрын

Wow you are very helpful your honesty is so good thank you!!

@maxpower6765 Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Cheers

@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767 4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly aligns with Archery mechanics as well. When we are performing a proper back tension shot and release with a bow a good thing to practice not anticipating the shot is constant increase of tension. I like to have a mantra like "Keep Pulling, keep pulling, keep pulling" until the shot breaks.

@jjuarez83 Жыл бұрын

I'll be saving this video in my training playlist

@bubbajones5905 10 ай бұрын

This is actually some useful information.

@mikemarshallcook8267 Жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck great video probably the most actually educational video on the subject I've ever seen. It really makes sense the way you explained it and to back up the video I was just using little earplugs at first after washing your video I purchased the proper ear protection to reduce that explosion that takes place and it helped out even more I'm not sure if I got my point across but out of the hours and hours and hours KZfaq videos I've watched yours made the most sense yours actually help me shoot better thank you

@chrisorapello 7 ай бұрын

Great discussion of the issue. It’s definitely something I struggle with. And interacting with people who don’t understand it or who make assumptions about what is happening is really frustrating. Thank you for this!

@jasonblanton78 4 жыл бұрын

Great info video.

@RJP001 Жыл бұрын

This video is way ahead of most of the other flinching remedy videos in that it expands the neurological aspect of the problem. In my mind, it all makes perfect sense the way Chuck explains it. There's power in information and this video provides an abundance of knowledge to understand the issue and learn how to mitigate it. Thank you for such an information filled video!

@urbandadtv Жыл бұрын

absolutely! 100% agree

@WebbJam 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck Pressburg for the win

@johnthomas8605 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome POI Chuck

@lplapuri 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation

@tonyl3762 3 жыл бұрын

TL;DW solutions: Support hand, trigger prep practice, ball-dummy ammo, changing trigger finger placement on trigger. He didn't mention the value of red dots; they can help us see the flinch and help us practice avoiding it by visually watching the dot's movement.

@bucky5063 3 жыл бұрын

This was so informative

@MichaelLeopold1 2 жыл бұрын

Solid points

@JamezGrimm Жыл бұрын

I actually experienced this for the first time the other day. I had been shooting for years, been deployed twice. Never once flinched, was teaching my roommate how to shoot and all of a sudden I felt like I was about to break the wall and all of a sudden my upper body jerked. And now it happens randomly every 30-40 rounds. I had no idea what tf has been happening until this video. Thank you. 😂

@urbandadtv Жыл бұрын

amazing break down and explaination! I just became a gun owner and had never fired a gun before and everything you went over in this video hit home for me! when I first fired my weapon for the very first time the feeling was crazy intense! I Hit a bullseye first shot and only sho, cause after that every trigger pull was anticipating that intense feeling. I know now what to do when I go back to the gun range. Correlating with the brain and trigger pull makes so much sense! thanks for making this video.

@gabe321 2 ай бұрын

This was very good video 👍🏼

@cheech911 4 жыл бұрын

PHD level shiizz! Love it

@bethyviz 2 жыл бұрын

I love the insight on WHEN the flinch happens. I’ll have to pay a little more attention. I don’t have much of a flinch or have it happen often but I’m totally gonna do the ball dummy and try and pay attention to if it’s flinch then click or click then flinch. Thank you!!