ByChiefLet’s get something straight: The Old Rules of marksmanship are dead. They had their time, but they were built for a world that doesn’t exist anymore—a world of static ranges, barked commands, and mindless repetition. If you want to shoot like a modern warrior, you need to update your operating system. I call it the…
ByChiefHey guys, this is retired Navy Seal, firearms instructor Chris Sajnog, in this post, I’m going to be talking about front sight focus and today I’m going to make all of you better shooters, instantly. How? By showing you what it means to truly focus on your front sight when you’re shooting. If you’re already focusing…
ByChiefHey everyone, Chris Sajnog here, founder of The New Rules of Marksmanship, a fundamental shift in the way we learn how to shoot like a pro and a system that’s helped 1000s of people just like you learn to shoot in the privacy of their own homes. How To Shoot Like A Navy SEAL Now,…
ByChiefHi, I’m a retired Navy Seal, Chris Sajnog, and the author of Navy SEAL Shooting. One of the top 20 most frequently asked questions I get is: “How should I stand when I shoot?” Here are my tips on how to practice the standing shooting stance. #1 Gripping The Weapon The first thing I want…
ByChiefHey guys, I’m Chris Sajnog. In this post, I’m going to teach you the New Rules of Marksmanship’s preparation for the unexpected and the importance of building strong neural pathways. Let’s go ahead and get started. What Is a Neural Pathway Anytime you do a movement, you build a neural pathway inside your brain. And…
ByChiefHere we have the definitive guide on marksmanship for any semi-automatic pistol or rifle. This combat manual quickly became an Amazon bestseller, and it’s easy to see why. This isn’t a narrative or collection of personal stories, like so many “guides” are. There is no fluff to skim and no time wasted. This guide can…
ByChiefWhat Is Holding You Back? Tips from a Navy Seal on becoming a better, more confident shooter. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: How to build shooting for confidence firearms? Confidence is like a muscle, if you work it, it’s going to grow. And becoming a more confident person is easy…
ByChiefWhen I retired from the Navy and starting using my skills to teach civilians the transition was much harder than I expected. It took some time for me to understand that I couldn’t keep teaching the way I had in the service because I was no longer teaching warriors who were primed for learning. I…
ByChiefI spend a lot of time talking about learning and skill development as it relates to shooting, but the stages of skill development can be applied to any area of your life. As you read through the five stages below, think of an area of development in your life and determine which of the five…
ByChiefIn my experience, people have often acquired a number of bad habits that make them bad shooters. The list below explains the top 11 bad habits I’ve seen in my 25+ years of training everyone from US Navy SEALs to new shooters. If you’ve found yourself engaging in any of these bad habits, it’s time…