In 2009, I came home from a deployment and my oldest son, who was 3 or 4 at the time, wouldn’t eat for almost 2 weeks... Being a father I was obviously concerned, so I asked him about it and his answer really hit me hard… He said, “Dad, if I eat I’ll grow up and if I grow up I’ll become a daddy. And if I become a daddy, I’ll have to leave my family.” My boys barely knew who I was and I couldn’t let them grow up without a father... I realized at that moment my family needed me a lot more than the Navy needed another SEAL. So I put in for retirement the next day… Back then I knew I wanted to be with my family more than anything, so I made changes in my life that allowed me to be at home. We all want more time to spend with the people we love or doing the things we love. That’s why I’m here to help! Once you read my New Rules of Marksmanship you will learn how you can stay at home, and save time and money while you improve your shooting! I promise this works… try it now: chrissajnog.com/newrules/ snip.ly/vqtwv4
I learned long ago that visualization is a great training tool. Visualize your actions as vividly as possible and with as much detail as you can. Your mind will actually accept visualization as practice.
Great video and very informative . I am an old guy and I really appreciate the way you break all this stuff down step by step. You can't retain anything unless you practice each step correctly over and over and in order. It always comes down to the basics to give us that solid foundation. I am new to shooting and I want to do it the right way. Glad I found your video. I will watch all that I can .
This is also very useful if you are limited financially and/or time wise. That's how I discovered these strategies. I only practice what requires firing at the range.
This really is good info. I find myself consistently watching these safety/dry fire videos because I've gotten so complacent with emptying my gun, checking it, and dry firing it for a few minutes before I go to bed each night. I've realized that, while I consider myself responsible enough to always check and treat my gun as if it's loaded before my finger goes near that trigger, it just seems that one day I'm going to have the regretful ND. Great video. I'm going to start using all these tips.
Not good to own a gun and fall asleep with it not having 1 in the chamber ready to fly. That split second of you grabbing your gun in the middle of the night and cocking back that slide after someone breaking into your house can be instantly fatal for u.
Chris Your lessons are excellent!!! I watched one segment on sight picture and the Aha moment!!! Boy is that the truth!!! I get it now!! Really helped my groups!!!👍 Thanks Chris!!!
Best advice (IMHO) is Chris' video idea @ 4:30+. That works with everything... public speaking, golf swing, etc. If you are practicing a skill on your own and it feels like you're doing it right, but you're not, you won't get any better. Run through some practice then watch the video and compare what you did to the fundamentals you've been taught. If you're new to the skill, it's likely you will say, "I had no idea I was doing THAT!" Make corrections. Repeat. In no time you'll be well on your way to perfecting that skill. Excellent advice!
Thank you Chris for having an awesome channel. I am fairly new to weapons training and this channel is so helpful. I just ordered your Navy Seal shooting book. God Bless You and your family for your service.
Respect to this man, and certainly no question that he is an expert on subject matter. However, after watching video after video, I typically come away feeling the title subject matter of the video is not actually contained in the video and that I didn't learn anything. Almost as though he talked in a big circle rather than a progression and building to a point. Maybe I'm missing it.
Hi Chriss. For your "Why is it so Hard for Experienced Shooters to Improve?" sound problem, look for the audio channels in your video editor, you want only left and right audio channels before senting it to tube. ALSO MAKE SURE that audio/voice is included (with equal strength) in both left and right audio channels, since mobile devices are mono and possibly can play just the one channel thats blank. Cheers. p.s. Not sure if its intentional but comments are disabled on your last two videos.
another excellent video. i am always excited to go to the range and to see the substantial improvements i get from proper dry firing. also, your video on How to Focus is simply second to none. thanks!
By the way Chris. When I leave a comment, I never look at the comments first. I just leave my own thoughts on your video. So I started reading through these comments and the next one I saw, was the guy that says you talk too much. wants to see more stuff. I think that's the guy that will practice draw and shoot draw and shoot. till he thinks he's got a perfect. It's what you say that's important. I could totally visualize what you mean. I've been shooting a long time, handguns and rifles I own many. it's always the guys that know everything that doesn't really know too much huh, what do you think?... So I think I'll read some more of these comments. Thanks again.
I had been away from shooting for a good long while. I was pretty unhappy with my results at the range. I saw one of your videos that addressed a problem I did not even know I had... Lost the ability to focus properly.. I did not even realize I had been doing as you are instructing back then and now forgotten how to ... until I saw your video. Thanks, Just bought your first book and am reading it now.
Your book is amazing! I thought I was going to get a book to drag through and hopefully pick up some better self protection techniques... What I got was a game changer for me! You are so very insperational. I have yet to read a chapter just once. Well put together! Thanks for inspiring me to help myself to protect my loved ones better through physical and mental training :-) Also Thank You for your service to our Nation!!!
Thank you sir. Your advice helped me so much . I was just doing repetitions , what you said not to do . Doing it your ways much better , hence you being a Navy Seal of course. And thank you for serving.
+chris love your vids. I really enjoy on how much you talk about meditation, it's a big part of what's made me a better marksman. Keep the vids coming.
yes "VISUALIZATION"!!! great book LESSONS FROM THE EDGE talks about habits of top athletes and olympians, one being visualizing themselves successfully performing whatever skill/sport they do, ie skiing a racecourse, climbing a rock route, etc for practice. this is a positive experience, a successful experience, and builds those neural pathways. i use this in the medical field, visualizing high-risk but low-volume lifesaving procedures, and when it comes time to throw down, i have been very successful and efficient. Thankyou for the great videos, i just ordered your book.
As always I enjoy your instruction sir. I've been getting back to the basics lately myself. Saying my weapon is now loaded is definetly something I've been doing since the last time I watched this video which has been some time ago. I even say it when I go to the range with live ammo in order to reinforce safety. As I read in a book once safety is the mark of a true professional! Thank you sir.
Jonathan Springs Its crazy cool! Thank you for subscribing! I promise you are in good hands with Chris Sajnog! His training has changed my shooting and my life. Take care sir.
I thought some of these safety precautions were a little much until I almost shot a hole in my wall. I did some dry fire and thought I was done so put my carry ammo back in but went back to dry fire a little later and luckily I noticed the gun felt heavier and stopped myself. Now I always triple check.
I noticed you don’t use the same gun for dry firing exercises that you do for everyday carry. Would that not create an issue with repetition and familiarity?
Chris, I am a retired teacher, no big deal but you need to demonstrate more and talk less.Talking while you demonstrate will make the point much better.
+rick padgett Well Said Rick !!! This video is WAY - UNDERWHELMING!!! Here's a novel idea CHRIS - spend more than 8 SECONDS of a 7+ minute video - DEMONSTRATING!!! As they say in Missouri - SHOW ME !!! Flashy intros won;t cut it - SHOW HOW TO "dry fire practice" at home !!! and while your at it - maybe you could have an actual "set" to film your "videos" at - instead of making it look like you produced this video in your mom's basement...Sorry just another EPIC looking FAIL - Navy Seal or Not !!!!
Every video you have done has been a pleasure to watch and learn from. I am waiting for your new book to come out as well. Thank you for everything you're doing to help those out there like myself, shooting with old bad habits. I do have one question...Any bonus points for noticing the subliminal message with your book in the background appearing then disappearing on the upper shelf behind you to your left?
Great training! I really appreciate that you teach people to find the right position, for their body. That’s how I train my family. It just makes sense to me that each person has to adjust for their body makeup. Thank you!
I got a replica Airsoft C02 metal pistol, Weight and feel, is just like the matched pistol with a loaded mag. Trigger Break/reset is about the same (At least for S&W semi's). The trigger pull on the replica is really heavy about 10 to 12 lbs.. Builds up the small finger muscles and you really have to focus on control. You don't have charge it or use C02, so you can practice rapid trigger pull. Once you master the heavy trigger, the real thing is easy. I've tried a full laserlyte setup at my local range. It is really good, but expensive and I find Airsoft to be more realistic and funner. It's cheap, I paid $54 for the pistol. Licensed S&W MP40 C02, non-blow pistol. $60 for C02/BB's about 15,000 shots. About another $50 to setup a indoor Airsoft range. At normal pistol range, Airsoft is really accurate, though C02 can be a little loud. After a few weeks I seen some serious results. Especially with my mechanics, grip and trigger control. Replica fits my holster perfectly, so It's great for draw and fire experiences. I think its good to work everything out with plastic BB's then real builets. You don't want to be that youtube guy that's shoots themselves in the leg.
When I was in the Corps I spent days and even weeks snapping in prior to qualifying each year. I can still hit targets at 1k yds with open sights even though I’m an old geezer now. My BR rifle is scoped of course but my M-1A has the same sights my M-14 had.
It sounds a lot like practicing guitar. Break a riff up into small sections and play each section slowly until you can do it without even thinking about it. Then once you've gotten to that point, you start to work on your speed.
All the training techniques I teach were learned from other skills. Shooting seems to be the only endeavor where proper training is not taught (other than by me). ☺️
In case you are feeling goofy and embarrassed for using the phrase “my weapon is now loaded” you can also go with “its hot” “going hot” or my absolute favorite, “I’m letting her rip potato chip”
Chris, in your link below the dry fire practice video, you misspelled the web page address by transposing the, "O" and "N," now when you clink the link id does not work.
What are the 4 parts to divide up in drawing the gun? Hand to holster, holster to in front of you (gripping it) .. what mini movements would you practice over and over?
I think the concept he's getting at is to prepare yourself for practice. whether its music or breathing any form really but the point is to clear your mind so that when practicing you build stronger and more efficient neural pathways. clear your head focus on the task at hand not by over thinking it but instead by bringing all your attention onto the actions and muscular procedures your performing, this should produce superior muscle memory, thats what you need for consistent predictable action. as opposed to throwing yourself into training without preparation.
Try this technique and Chris also has other videos about meditation. It's a great way to focus your brain. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rr2opHtJtls.html
Look again at the 4:00 mark. He's talking about what he's "meditating" about: Visualize going through the process of dry firing: Relaxing, How you're going to SMOOTHLY clear the garment, grip the gun, draw it, point it, line up the sights, squeeze the trigger, etc.. So, in other words, visualization.
When drawing from inside waistband, it is pretty difficult for me to position my hand exactly where I want on “first touch”. Is it common to regrip firearm once, or perform some kind of grip adjustment? It seems to me getting a perfect high and tight grip quickly, right out of the gate would be very difficult. Am I way off in this thinking?
Thanks for the training Chris. Do you think any silhouette target is fine for training or is one better than another. I see the FLETC target in your vid. Is that your preference? Thanks!
Whenever I'm dry fire practicing at home, I unload my weapon and place the rounds across the room, and practice shooting at those rounds. That way I CAN'T make that mistake.
Yep safety first, so why is your plastic storage box pushed against your FAU vent? Yes its a double wall vent but still should be 1 inch clearance! And nothing that contains fumes or gunpowder sitting on the platform unless you have a fireproof gun safe when your house burns down!
Chris Sajnog Chris I recently purchased your book "How To Shoot Like A Navy SEAL" Lots of great information and I am looking forward to your next book.Your videos and book have really helped me improve my shooting and always keep my mind refreshed on safety, Also I would like to say THANK YOU for following me on instagram. Thanks TKISH44 on instagram Tom
hey Chris i have a question in the manual for my pistol which is a Taurus pt111 g2 9mm it says not to dry fire the gun , I also heard people say not to dry fire guns because it would damage the firing pin is that true: will it damage your gun ? thanks for the book and videos!!!!!
Taurus Pt111 G2 There are so called "snap caps", usually plastic bullets with spring-loaded or rubber primer pads that provide resistance to the firing pin. www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/cartridge-dummies/deluxe-snap-cap-prod247.aspx There are also all-plastic monlithic dummy rounds, but i dont know if theyre good at cushioning the firing pin, i quess when the permanent hole forms in the back they no longer protect the firing pin. Note that most modern firearms are not negatively affected by dry firing.
+Taurus Pt111 G2 I had the same question. I f you're talking about the pistol that bears you screen name, I I bought the same one and noticed the same thing. However, in looking at the Taurus website, on the FAQ screen, it says you can dry fire your pistol unless it's a .22, which I believe has rimfire ammo instead of center fire ammo. So I did an online chat with customer service and was told that they don't recommend dry firing. They didn't say not to, but they recommend using snap caps for dry practice.
Steve Joyce thanks for the information I've seen they're starting to make some pretty decent holsters for in the waistband from alien gear. Now if we can just get someone to make some good fiber optics or night sights
+Taurus Pt111 G2 Thanks for that info because I'm starting to look for holsters myself. Best of luck, and let me know if I can help with anything else!
No. Striker will be fine. I use snap caps to make sure I get a full rack on the slide when doing Israeli draw. And to make sure I clear the gun at the end, like I would in IDPA. But not to protect the striker.
IMo, if folks are SO absent mindedly loading their gun without being conscious of it ( or needs to check and recheck, to MAKE SURE it didn't "load itself"), needs to sell it and get a slingshot.
Is there benefit to dry fire..., yes! , but why waste time training with something that gives you NO feed back. Practice with airsoft or pellet guns, that is what give you ever thing you are talking about plus instant feed back.
This is simply not true. What you're saying is using your gun will wear it out? How do you get bullets into your gun without loading it? Dry firing being bad is a myth perpetuated by ammunition companies. It's the same reason food and drug companies will not tell you that fasting is good for you.
Chris Sajnog well I can tell you this... If you play with your pistol all day for a long time.. It will wear. Its metal. My buddy has a pistol he doesn't even use any more because wear from him practicing with it. I'm not saying dry firing will mess it up.. Its just unnecessary wear and tear.
