Training: Can a flinch be unlearned?

One other thing that's mentioned in this months Peterson's Handgun magazine that makes sense, though I've never tired it. Do you have a scoped handgun? If so, try having her dry fire it. She will see the effect off flinching right away. Just a thought.
Bill
 
I shoot close to 12,000 rounds a year and am still plagued by flinching if I am not careful. I have learned to do a "controlled flinch" but still strive for a perfect, surprise break.

Be sure to mention to your wife that steady even pressure should be placed on the trigger SLOWLY. The break of the trigger should be a complete surprise. Instruct her to use the the pad of the first section of her index finger to contact the trigger. Describe it as TRIGGER PRESS instead of squeeze, pull, etc., as this will imply a more straight backward and controlled movement.

As she progresses to faster, timed shooting. Introduce her to the compressed surprise break, which is the next progression from the surprise break. Also, from shot to shot, explain to her TRIGGER RESET to prevent slapping the trigger.

The other advice (ball and dummy drills, etc.,) in the above posts are all excellent.

Tim
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Hey guys,
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