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What’s the Difference Between a Flinch and Trigger Jerk?

Unwanted movement, whether by flinching or "jerking the trigger," will often result in poor accuracy.

Why The Pie Chart is Junk Science

No one knows from whence it came and its conclusions are dubious, at best.

Why Trigger Jerk Is A Myth

For, well, ever, shooters have been taught to avoid “trigger jerk” when shooting, particularly handguns. There’s practically a whole industry around diagnosing and correcting this horrible imperfection in one’s shooting. But, it’s all based on a myth.

Solving Trigger Jerk: Drills & Techniques

The objective of shooting is hitting your target. When shooters pull the trigger on demand, they often jerk it, causing a missed shot. Here's how to solve your trigger-jerk problem.

Trigger Jerk: How to Solve It

The objective of shooting is hitting your target. When shooters pull the trigger on demand, they often jerk it, causing a missed shot. Here's how to solve your trigger-jerk problem.

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