The Problem With Most Shooters

About this video

Colion sits down with competitive shooter JJ Racaza to discuss the mental and physical demands of shooting at a high level. JJ shares his approach to fitness, stress management, heart rate control under pressure, and sight system preferences. Colion and JJ compare notes on training philosophies, the crossover between competition shooting and self-defense preparedness, and the importance of emotional regulation during performance.

Key takeaways

• JJ explains that managing heart rate and emotional state is critical in competition—he trains himself to stay calm and matter-of-fact, avoiding emotional highs and lows to maintain consistency across stages
• Colion and JJ discuss the value of conditioning drills that elevate heart rate (sprints, plyometrics) to simulate the physiological effects of adrenaline during high-stress shooting scenarios
• JJ describes his preference for iron sights in carry guns and his techniques for shooting with red dots, including target-focused aiming and using a 6 o’clock hold to avoid fixating on dot movement
• Both speakers emphasize that physical fitness, mobility, and recovery (including knees-over-toes exercises) directly support shooting performance, endurance on the range, and injury prevention as they age

Episode details: published March 19, 2026 · 47:35 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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