CQB Every Civilian Should Know 

What you guys are doing is more valuable than you can ever know, never stop gentlemen. Been watching you since your first video, you'll be well over a million subs in no time. Keep up the amazing work, god bless.

If you can't refrain from clearing your house anytime you simply move or pick up your AR, go ahead and hit that subscribe button

This is possibly this single most valuable piece of "home defense" content on the internet.

The SF guy admitting his wife laughs at him while he practices clearing the house is hilarious, and puts a good perspective on things. Thank you guys for the awesome instruction and the video!

“It’s not just about shooting…” The most important line is easy to miss in all the other great advice.

Nothing taught me all the secrets of my home so much as having kids did. Between nerf gun wars and hide-and-seek, I learned every blind corner and shooting angle imaginable. These kids are devious.

“It’s not always about shooting” is a fantastic point

It's nice to see a video that strips away the battle rattle and presents the basics. Not everyone is a Navy Ranger Secret Squirrel Stalker, and the battle rattle is intimidating for beginners.

My worst nightmare in a situation like this would be friendly fire in any way. So thank you very much for emphasizing the importance of "not making a bad decision!" I would also like to learn how to "earn the shot", or in other words: how to clear with friends in a civil war type situation without accidentaly getting shot from my buddy. I have already seen a video from someone else. But I beleive I can learn it better with you guys. Thank you for the free tour!

I trained with Drew long before the he made the training fame. He was an excellent trainer . He tailored our class for ea student and we had a full array of students . We had SF guys working on stuff before entry into a CQB school , police officers , competition shooters , and a few regular Joe civilians such as myself. I can highly recommend him if he was that good back 7 or 8 yrs ago I am sure he has only gotten better.

I had a literal “oh shit” epiphany moment when watching this video when he talked about keeping the gun down when clearing. When he said having the gun up when clearing will lead to bad decisions I was like “what”? But when he explained when we’re on the range and our sights hit the target what do you do, shoot right? That blew my mind.

Ever since I've bought my home 5 years ago, I've done this drill at least monthly. We don't live in a "bad" area, but there have been several times where our back door was left open by accident. When we come home, we don't realize it until we walk up. It's very unnerving when you have 5 kids and it's dark when you get home. The training I do has helped to curb the adrenalin that gets dumped and allows me to be able to make clear and consistent decisions. Responsible owners will train and train and hope to never have to use deadly force.

Just wanted to pop in and say that this is probably the most simple, effective, and instructional youtube CQB video that I have ever seen. Yall are doing a wonderful job here and made me reevaluate my very limited CQB experience from the ground up, I will be implementing this in my everyday home scans for practice.

Adding full length wall mirrors on the short wall helps with pieing a room. Bedrooms especially. They can be attractive and placed in a position that gives a visual into opposing corners

First 3 minutes of this earned a sub. I love the PRACTICAL scenario stuff… then the AF1 bit sealed the deal. Keep it up guys, thanks.

Came across your channel a few days ago and from what I can see and hear, you gentleman are providing a very much needed arena for like minded civies who don't have the benefit of a military cycle to draw on. Keep up the great work!

Drew Estell is hands down my favorite person in this industry. The way he communicates things and gets a message across in a no-nonsense way is very appreciated. 👍🏻 DC is killing it with the guests they’re bringing through!

He's 100% on the response time considerations when it comes to rural parts of Kentucky. I've had this issue before. If they're really busy sometimes the police never show up.

Absolutely one of the best breakdowns of the facets of movements every civilian should know and practice. You guys really made it simple to follow and understand. Trust me you can make this topic DEEP. There’s so many levels of skills needed to do a one man clearing but you delivered a conceptual overview that most people will gravitate towards. I believe the lightbulb switched on in a lot of peoples heads. The “Oh, I get it moment”. I’ve cleared hundreds of rooms in my lifetime and I can tell you that each one is different and calls for a lot of on the fly decisions. I especially loved the advice of holding your weapon in a low ready position while moving and identifying the threat. If your weapon is in the “green light position” you’re more apt to fire without processing the info which can potentially lead to lifetime regrets. Going to share a little secret with you guys about how to get your wife involved. My wife thought I was crazy and just simply over concerned about being burglarized or having a home invasion. I told her we are going to play a little game and if you win I’m taking you shopping at your favorite store and you can pick out anything you want. From purses, clothes, jewelry, furniture, you name it. She was all in. We took turns being the bad guy. I played the bad guy 1st. After the 3rd engagement she looked at me with the most serious face and said “Oh wow! I’m not prepared at all and this is serious”. Sometimes telling someone is completely different than showing someone. I didn’t hold back either. When I attacked her I did it with a good amount of force and I was very loud. Her adrenaline shot through the roof. The real attacker isn’t going to LOVE YOU he’s going to harm you. From that day forward we worked together and had plans on what we’d do and how we’d respond. She got so good at it that she started anticipating my next moves and I with hers. We became a team. P.S. I did take her shopping and we had a great time together. She purchased a Louis Vuitton satchel, Johnny Was Shirt and a Sig365 custom works. Costs me $4,237.00 but it was well wort it.

I was a little unsure about this gentleman at first, but after watching the entire video? Straight up he's got something to offer. Thanks

"There is a lot of good people in California and they are all moving to Tennessee." As a Realtor in Tennessee I can tell you this is absolutely true. 25% of my clients (month after month) for the last 2 years are from the west coast.

Seriously haven’t heard someone speak/teach so clearly and efficiently. Been a subscriber of Baer Solutions for a little over a year and every video they put out is nothing but that. It’s almost like every single word has been perfectly scripted, memorized and practiced but also not. Regardless, great video and even better information!

The phrase that comes to mind listening to this man is teach is “win with the basics.” All of this is just common sense and simple “plug and play” kind of stuff. Great teacher. Great information.

As a German living in Berlin, this might be the absolute most uselessly fun video I've ever watched

I've done this with family and nerf guns, just for good 'live' practice. One plays home invader, one the homeowner, maybe one as innocent bystander. Great video!

Pushing content after content after another... While all of them being massively high quality. Just gotta love and appreciate the dedication. Keep it up! 🤜🤛

Great video, and greatly needed info. I lived in the city 6 years ago and me and my wife's house was broken into and we were robbed in broad daylight while we were both at work, but my wife came home during her lunch break and discovered this just moments after it happened. I rushed home and she had already called the cops. it took them an hour to get to our house and again, we lived in the middle of Fort Worth TX at the time. The cops don't care

"Do not make a bad decission" is good advice, it applies to a lot of situations in life

Ill be honest, i have a hard time watching alot of channels that do the acting/ skits... This one was actually fucking hilarious! and i hate to admit it hahah. Good job gents!

That reference to Django Unchained in the beginning was well used and I love it 😂

You guys have a legend teaching you guys....and us. I don't know how many times I've walked my house doing stuff like this but there's definitely certain details/lessons I'll be taking away from this video. Thanks for this!

12:28 really made me realize how valuable this information is. The most important homework you will ever do.

There's one thing that you should have covered, going down stairs. Drew very briefly mentioned having basement stairs but never said anything more. A lot of break ins occur through basement windows and you generally have an extremely limited field of view going down enclosed stairwells. My home has a furnished basement and my teenage daughter insists on staying down there. Potentially having to confront an intruder down there is one of my biggest fears. That is the one place in my house where I would be at a disadvantage. There's no way I can go down those stairs without anyone down there seeing me before I see them.

Great video! As a retired LEO I can't tell you how many time my partners and I had to clear a house or business for an alarm call or searching for bad guys. All we had was basic training in the academy 100 years ago and thank God lots of experience (survived!) There are so many high speed videos out there. Your video breaks down the individual moves and explains WHY we do what we have to do. Your video translates well for a novice or someone with a certain degree of training and experience. I will definitely subscribe and check out your other videos.

This training should be highly encouraged. If not mandatory for home defence.

The moment I saw your mission statement in the “About” section, the moment I subscribed. Look how far you guys have come in just a year. You guys will have millions of followers before you know it! Bravo!

This channel will absolutely grow to be one of the largest Firearm Channels on RU-vid, the message, the information, the Production Quality, ALL OF IT is incredibly valuable.

Oops, someone needs a holster with retention 😂

As a first timer on this channel,… I was relieved to find out you guys were kidding in the beginning 😂

Got recommended this by happenstance but decided to give it a watch instead of dismissing it. I appreciate how this was both professional and practical. I also really appreciate that this was mostly apolitical and instead focused on good decision making to keep people safe instead of some ridiculous power fantasy. Thank you for producing this video.

Intro was solid giggles, content is the real deal. Drew is on another level. Thanks for bringing this to us!

Came for some of the other videos, stayed for the lol's. The comic timing in this video is very good, keep up the great work and content.

I’m someone who’s hobbies both include real steel and airsoft. I thought I was absolutely ridiculous for using my airsoft guns to “clear” the house when I got bored…. After reading through the comments, I’m glad to know I ain’t the only one 😂😂😂

Great tips guys, thanks. As far as creaky stairs go, use the outer most part of the tread (wall/railing side). Just a little tip from a carpenter that had a misfit youth.

This was such a great video and people need to watch this. There’s not nearly enough training videos out there that stress the most important thing in this situation, NOT making the wrong decision. I’d say most of the time it’s probably not going to be a threat u find. So it’s important to IDENTIFY before shooting. Once that trigger is pulled u don’t get to take that back.

CQB as a civ. Step 1: don't Step 2: burn the building down

Thank you for making this channel, this video is so high quality and it's FREE! God bless you all.

Even as someone in law enforcement for 15+ years, and having cleared many many houses/buildings during my career, I even learned stuff with this. Great works gents. God bless.

I did some training with Drew, he is a great teacher and person.

This is the practical content we need!... Great job!

Snipping those wires at the beginning gave me a chuckle. That method frequently produces a large blue flash.

One of my favorite channels on the tube. You guys touch up on really important topics. Cheers

I would love to see examples of how to clear going DOWN stairs. Drew mentioned basement stairs, however many people have master bedrooms on the second floor and will have the downstairs component as opposed to going up. Thank you in advance!

This video is really appreciated. Helps me more in moving through my home more properly than I thought I was. Appreciate the time and knowledge!

Great video! It is clear, simple, practical and understandable. I really liked almost all the things I saw and still agreed with the actions, reasons to the points where I had mixed feelings. In the context of "civilian home owner, covering the house in a possible home invasion" those had also their correct place. If you plan anytime an update video or something, I think the points "opening closed doors" and "coming down on stairs" ( It is not a so uncommon scenario, hence sometimes the bedroom is upstairs or there is a basement that has windows as possible entrance points. I think that is the most difficult task, diving in an uncleared room "feet first".) -if you did not have videos from those already - could be handy additions. I wish you all the best for the future! Keep up the good work and your positive attitude!

Thank you for this video. It is not often that one gets the chance to learn from someone who has such a high level of training, knowledge, understanding, and experience. I hope I never need these methods but, as the old saying goes, "Better to have and not need, than to need and not have." Again, thank you for this video.

People call me crazy or paranoid for dry training in my house, but I call it being prepared. None of the victims of home invasion ever thought it would happen to them, until it did.

PLEASE do more of these CQB videos! Go more in depth and breakdowns!!! Absolutely love you guys! Keep up the fantastic work!!

Earned a new subscriber. This is what’s needed for us civilians to adopt and keep that always be ready warrior mentality. Never stop doing what you guys do

Thank you so much for the basics of CQB, helps a lot. Salute, from France 🤙🏻

the quick peaks after the pistol fell lmao 10/10

Y'all have set the bar so damn high. Well done.

This was so good..I've had to clear my house after I saw a backdoor kicked in..The way he taught pieing off the different areas was so good....I will tighten up all the areas he showed..The emphasis on not shooting a loved one is something people don't discuss...GOOD STUFF GUYS....

A great video. I've doing some cqb with the Swedish military and I love how one can aplicate it but it's so different when you're alone.

Great stuff guys! You guys are killing it with so much info packed in your videos!

I feel like a kid waking up on Saturday morning for cartoons waiting for these to drop! 👌🏽

I have watched many cqb videos which are great... But this is the first time I actually learned something bcz of simplicity...

Thanks guys I will be doing this starting today as many times as I can in my home!!!!!

Drew is a wealth of knowledge and more need to recognize him as an expert in the field. His book, Process and Progress Pistol Training, should be a staple in every marksman's library.

Honestly this is one of the best civilian CQB videos I've watched

This video right here!!! Finally, some good common sense stuff for the regular guy. The vast majority of video’s on this topic, at least to me, serve no practical purpose because they are all “high speed, low drag” stuff which isn’t realistic for 99% of us. There needs to be more video’s like this for us common folk, lol. Was very impressed with Drew and his down to earth explanations and logic. I’ve honestly never thought of taking any kind of “formal” training, but after watching and listening to him, if he taught civilian CQB, etc courses, I’d take one. Thanks guys!

This is great. This is becoming my favorite channel quickly

Whenever I watch these videos I love seeing all the differences from different groups. These were solid tips. Another group that has some great CQB knowledge is Project Gecko and they have about 4 hours of free videos on youtube where they really break down a lot of important topics.

I love that you didn't unscrew the light bulb and went with the Tactical cut.

Great content guys. Thanks for bringing in a proven professional to educate and provide guidance. Keep it up!

Super great information!! I love videos like this, A LOT of information and shared knowledge! Thank you for making these videos happen.

Gotta love the contents fellas! Useful, entertaining, and I can speak for many when I say that it helps us all be better men and train harder. Keep up the great work and the road to a million subs is well on its way! All the love.

The intro is gold and the video is informative, great job to you both!

Really good breakdown for civis with no combat experience. And honestly good for a lot of guys who aren't used to clearing a house alone.

This isn’t only for citizens this is trained all throughout law enforcement and it is a good reminder to see this!

Dude that intro was Hilarious! 😂 this channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Great job guys!

This was by far the realest segment on RU-vid. As a Federal SRT Operator this is the most accurate and most educational video for our civilian populous. Well done!

So much information in one place, love it!

Heck ya keep up the great work. I learned a lot from this video. Not only movement but practice

gotta give credit this channel is refreshing

Good quality info. I practice this once in a while.

Thank you for the clear and thorough instruction.

Would love to see more focus on defensive cqb. I think most people's plans for SHTF is to hold up at home and ride out the storm. Would like to see more content around setting up fatal funnels, using furniture, cover and concealment, etc.

This is awesome, Drew’s little tidbits of knowledge are fucking gold. He is so great at breaking down these concepts. Great work fellas.

Great information as always guys. It's practical and the skits are great as well.

Always a great time to review this.

Drew is the real deal. Glad to see him getting a fraction of the cred he deserves.

Drew seems like a solid dude. Really cool and very knowledgeable. As far as my home, it's so small and no stairs so it would be a lot different than this house!

I am glad he said don't worry about crossing your feet. I consider myself to be very coordinated and actually find it more difficult and prone to making a mistake trying to focus on not crossing my feet. This is the first time I have heard someone not bash it.

Drew does seem like a humble guy, the kinda guy I wanna have a beer with. Very informative, TY!

Great video! I do have to note that the "love begins at home" poster isn't hanging straight

as an electrician who has ruined more than one tool biting into both a neutral and hot at once dont use bolt cutters on electricity if youre trying to be sneaky. it will pop and alert enemys. just unscrew the lightbulb lol. or find an electrical panel or take apart a switch upstream on the same circuit.

Great video gentlemen! Thank you for providing this very practical information for those who are curious to know. First time viewing your content and seeing the value you gained a subscriber. Looking forward to seeing your other work!! Cheers and thanks again!

Here we go. Now I will watch. Great message.

Another fantastic video! Thank you for posting it! Some of your viewers may not know what is meant by "center fed" and "corner fed".