Of course someone who teaches tactical classes would be against Constitutional Carry. How about you find another avenue of revenue and not push constitutional infringements.
Perhaps you need to listen more carefully! The presenter mentioned that one needs to practice and take RESPONSIBILITY for their constitutional rights which include TRAINING and RESPONSIBILITY!!!! Her did NOT infringe our Second Amendment Rights!!!!!!
There are absolutely implied qualifiers on American rights: you have freedom of speech but you also have a responsibility not to lie. You have the right to keep and bear arms but you have the responsibility to not spill innocent blood. When you understand the responsibilities that come with your rights, it becomes a burning desire to speak truthfully and train almost endlessly.
@@WEARETHERESISTANCE-lm1mt dead. Anything else or are we going to stay on topic here? The video has many great points as do many of us who’ve commented here. I don’t have time for trolls.
When it come to firearms training being brutally honest is absolutely correct. Being honest with yourself about your limitations and shortcomings are equally as important. I appreciate your videos. I have applied as much of what I have seen in your videos in my own training. Firearms training is a lifelong process. Especially as you get older.
Yep. I got my CCW to allow me not to wait 3 days initially, with the intent to carry in the future. However it wasn't until I had my pistol for 2 years that I felt I had reached an acceptable level of proficiency to carry in public where I knew that I could quickly and accurately put shots on an 8" target out to 15 yrds without an errant shot from a draw. Training never stops. I know I am proficient enough to defend myself 15 yrds and in, but I know I would have to be very cautious past that point at my current skill level once stress is involved. Real training means understanding all your limitations.
First part is so true. I actually tell students stright up before they pay for a class that i can and do fail students for lack of competency and on a few occasions for temperment. Competency im happy to work with, hot heads etc i am not going to get saddled with those messes.
Agree 100% on carrying in public. The training and mentally preparing yourself for what you are willing to kill and/or die for...without hurting innocent people in the process...that's weighty stuff if you're a serious person living in reality.
@@christhompson2509 i wish. a few throwing knives, a dagger and sword, maybe a tomahawk. Some might call it overkill, but better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
@@radamrussell and yet in many states they infringe our knife/edged weapon rights... far fewer accidents/negligent discharges/over penetrations/beyond targets exist with blades...
I have NEVER heard the "start close" and work backwards training approach before. It makes so much sense from a technique and confidence building aspect
One thing to correct, yes many of the holes in the walls and ceiling are from concealed carriers but not all, some are from people who keep their guns on their night stands just in case and only shoot them once or twice when they first get them but your point still stands. I've seen quite a few newer shooters at public ranges that have a hard time keeping shots with a foot of where they are aiming but remember that we all started somewhere and not everyone starts with a good instructor so instead of laughing at them or simply shaking your head offer some basic and simple advice if they are receptive to it but don't be pushy.
Yes..if the best place to make a mistake learning is at the range. All of the holes could have been accumulated over 5 years with hundreds of shooters trying to get in range time and get better.
Hes getting on them for not training while pointing at a round they shot at the training range. Between that and his culture war nonsense, this guy is a clown.
Paul Harrell, Garand Thumb, Colion Noir and yourself are the main REASON why I took my 2A rights to the next level. I’m always willing to learn and train. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world…. This is what it’s about. God bless and stay tactical.
You CANNOT control the weather conditions and time of day that you may be defending in. With that said, I employ you to NOT always train on nice, fair weather days. You must also train on very hot days, rainy days, brutally cold days...any type of inclement weather days. It will make a diffence in your response time and capabilities. Thanks for the informative video!!
I like to think the number one key to being a protector is that you're always a student. You're forever learning and humbling yourself to be the best you can be today and working to be better tomorrow.
Great video. I’m 34, been carrying since 24. I used to train and shoot 1-2 times a week at least. I had a huge spinal fusion and I will have to retrain everything, my posture has changed and it doesn’t feel natural like before. My muscles are very sore and stiff. I can’t wait to get back out on the range, I do still dry fire. Stay safe everyone
Something not really thought about until we are there. I am 50 and disabled with a few artificial discs and several bulging discs (7) with spinal cord compression at almost all of them. I am nowhere near as fast, as accurate, as confident or even as comfortable holding my firearms now. Honestly, it concerns me enough where I am going back to classes and hitting the range starting from fresh. I know I will never be like I was but but just building my muscle memory back up will be a huge plus.
I agree 100%. I started taking classroom firearms training - state laws, etc. before I bought a gun. Then I started training, then got my CCW, and I still train with a qualified instructor and I put in solo time at the range. I'm a 5'1, 46 year-old female with no military or law enforcement experience, didn't grow up around guns. If I can prioritize this responsibility and take it seriously so that I'm not a danger to the public or myself, I don't understand why that's so difficult for many of the people who are complaining about what you've said in this video. I firmly believe in the "well-regulated" aspect of the 2nd amendment, and there are too many untrained, emotionally inept people walking around with firearms.
Ive always felt that if I chose to conceal carry then I owed it to everyone around me to be proficient with my firearm. Training is a must. Everone that carries needs to train. Excellent information. Lots of people need to hear this.
@@USNVA-yn6cp Lots of people point and shoot. Problem is when they are scared and close their eyes and go off target and yank the trigger, further moving off of target. It is important to hit what you intend to hit. Believe it or not but most people with firearms need to train. Training to overcome these things is pretty important.
@@gavinbaker3886 I never considered that point, in glad you mentioned that. In my mind what I consider basic training is shooting your firearm at a range and getting accurate and comfortable with it. Also practice trigger discipline and drawing from the holster, aiming it at a set target and dry fire to build muscle memory of that action. You can also get advance training if you can afford it but there are a lot of drills and things you can do without the advance training. I understand your point how this video can come off as what you described.
Thank you for being forthright about the responsibility of being a concealed carrier. I wish many more instructors, especially on RU-vid about the responsibilities of carrying concealed.
As an EDC concealed carrier, I watch a lot of videos like those from Active Self Protection and I think a lot about the most likely scenario I should train for. It occurred to me that the most likely situation I would be in for a legally "good shoot" is short range self defense. I'm talking 0-5 yards. So for that I need to be able to draw and shoot and hit my target center mass. Mainly focusing on just the first shot, because if I can get the right purchase on the firearm and the right mechanics to get the first shot on target, any followup shots will be much easier, so I spend a lot of time focusing on that first shot from holster. Thankfully my indoor range allows that. In this training, it doesn't matter what sights I have, or if I have a red dot, because I'm not really acquiring a sight picture. The idea is, I can point straight at any object in my environment. I can stick my hand out and point right at it. My thinking is if I can point my finger at something instantly, I should be able to shoot that same spot. That's the goal anyway. With that as a consideration it is important to choose a carry pistol that points naturally for you. For me that is a 1911, and I also prefer the fire control system 1911 uses (SAO trigger and frame mounted thumb safety). So, I make sure 95%+ of my training is with a pistol with those attributes because committing draw -> fire mechanics to automatically drop that thumb safety is CRITICAL, and training with a pistol that points like the one you carry is also important, in the case where you don't do ALL your training with your carry pistol... I train as much as possible with 22LR for cost reasons. I've been doing a lot of reps with a Baretta Bobcat 22LR because it is tiny, and with that short sight radius and smallish grip, I consider it a good exercise to get rounds on target from draw at 3-5 yards. It's been great training on getting an accurate grip for a good shot. I also train with a 1911 with 22 conversion kit. This is good because if you don't get the right grip you won't get a shot due to the grip safety. Another driver of good technique. Also, with 22LR, I can afford as many reps as I care to take. I also mix in my carry gun and caliber just to make sure I keep a feel for that as well.
Good reasoning. Black swan events do happen but we have to think in terms of probability. That’s why I learned to appreciate the j frame. Easy to carry and enough for the intended purpose.
@@taylorharbin3948 it’s high depending on your location. A 45 year old man was shot twice on an nyc train while coming to the aid of another passenger. One in his back and one in his shoulder. He died at the hospital and some are so quick to play 👮 cop 👮♀️, well they let him bleed 🩸 out for 6 stops before someone came to his aid.
Taking my CCW class I was one of 4 people out of a total of 18-25 or so that knew how to handle, fire, and respect a firearm. They were having to teach people how to aim. Just basic lining up of irons. People would have the pistol pointing a the ceiling and only be looking at the front sight thinking they were aiming correctly. It took WAY too long for that class, imo. Should’ve been an hour at most, but we were there for 8 hours.
Thanks for this. As someone who will be receiving their CCW, I’m actually a bit nervous about carrying. I have no problem shooting a gun but I know it’s a huge responsibility.
Same here. I'm very new. Nervous is an understatement. Hopefully, training will ease that somewhat. I shot at an indoor range 2 weeks ago. It was all very overwhelming. But I will be going to the range here in a few days. And I will be going a lot more. The range I'm going to. Has a training course called F.I.T. I'm going to take that course here soon. And that course gets you ready for you to take the cwp course. But even if I don't take the cwp, I'm still going to take the fit course. All very strange and odd to me. But I feel this is what's safe for me. God bless.
I enjoy that your content is not only well edited but is also focused on the reality of weapon safety. in the same way that anyone can buy a car, anyone can buy a weapon. But in both cases, if they dont know how to use their thing, someone will get hurt
Just to clarify you can conceal a full sized pistol in appendix. Case in point I carry a CZ P09 with flashlight. Granted I’m 6’3” and a larger guy. Thank you for your hard work brother!
@@mr.b3132 I know. Just stating the fact. My brother also carries a full size 2011 appendix and he’s only 5’8” and slim. It’s more what you’re comfortable with I’d say.
I watch your channel over others because of your knowledge and experience. We all have different gun and ammo choices. But training is key and so is knowledge. Thanks again Jason for another great video.
There’s a term you’ll hear when learning how to drive fast. That term is smooth is fast. I think that same philosophy can be put to use in training with a pistol while you’re not under stress. Focus on being smooth and precise, not fast. You’ll get faster by happenstance.
I bought my first hand gun a little over 6 months ago and it sat in my closet the entire time. I finally had my very first instructional class yesterday (08/24/2024). And back in the closet it went until next class/ range day. I’ll carry it eventually, just not there yet.
This was the best training video ive ever seen on youtube i try to go to the range once a week but lately i had a knee injury and covid put me down but i will be back this was spot on ive known people who go buy a gun and dont train with it its like a security blanket for them, Frogman please do more content on this.
exactly. Everyone should have the right to be armed, but are ALSO responsible for their ability to safely utilize their defensive weapon. Just because you ARE lawfully able to carry, doesn't mean you SHOULD... depending on how well you are able to do so without being a danger to others around you.
In my dry fire practice, I practice my draw putting my trigger finger along the outside of the trigger guard without ever pulling the trigger and getting sights on target, but on every fifth draw I do a trigger pull. It feel it really helps keep me conscious of getting my sights on target before a trigger pull.
I qualified a few weeks ago and you are absolutely right. The amount of idiots that "passed" was pretty scary. Some were hitting anything but the damn target.
This was an amazing video. Not enough people speak the truth like this. I don't have the ability at the indoor range I use to do those drills. I do practice off hand, reloads, etc. Various distances as well. I also do some competitions to shoot things other than paper.
I work at a range is it’s truly mind boggling on how many people can’t shoot. Take some classes don’t just buy and carry. Can’t stress that enough. I carry a 5.7 and I love that round. Favorite carry
Couldn’t agree more on the training aspect. I train with a very old and reputable company here in Southern California, and put well over 8000 rounds in training down range. Then? They have CCW scenarios classes with SIM munitions where they put you into stressful, real world force on force, and one on one CCW scenarios. And? You revert to your lowest level!! A 5-7 yard scenario and now when you were hitting drills dead on at 15 yards at paper on a timer in 1.3 seconds? Ya now on a two way SIM range at 7 yards you miss, you revert to point shooting. You don’t acquire your sight…and you send those rounds into the crowd. Very eye opening! You need that training, you need those reps.
Great video. I was a knucklehead in my twenties and now in my 40s got my firearm rights restored due to the crime rates and thefts and the list goes on. Recently got my cpl and been violently spending time at the range with my ex marine friend training. I agree with you on all this. At first my shot was terrible and all the things I’ve learned makes me confident on no accidents. I think it should be required to do person training before purchasing firearms or license to carry concealed. It would help insure our 2nd amendment won’t be taking from us because idiots make idiotic mistakes.
Good drills. Agreed, a lot of people are terrible shots. I taught my brother how to shoot in a half hour. At that point, he was better than 95 percent of the other people at the range. We should keep practicing and training of course.
Although I agree that citizens should be trained and have type of pride in wanting to be capable, I do not agree with a Govt having the power to “authorize” one to carry or own a weapon if one wants to
2A rights are absolute, period. Anyone, ANYONE, who says otherwise is NOT American, no matter where they were born or what job they had. Should people? Absolutely! Is it required to exercise a RIGHT? NO.
I agree, you don’t have to be a sharpshooter navy seal to be worthy of carrying your weapon. Kinda hypocritical, because friendly fire accidents happen in the military all the time. Most likely those shots are first timers not necessarily responsible carriers
Sorry but if you claim a right is God-given, then you have to acknowledge that yes, there's a right, but it comes with a responsibility. You shouldn't be able to walk into a church or courtroom, or around other people's children, etc., and be able to scream every vulgarity just because of your 1st Amendment right. God would not grant a single right to anyone without responsibilities to safeguard others, but He demands responsibility, dignity, care and respect toward others.
Yes sir I agree. I’ve shot rifles totally comfortable. I picked up my first pistol. I know it different and I’m going back to basics to learn it and get comfortable and consistent. before I ever think about carrying it. Thanks for the content.
You are not an Active Shooter if you miss and kill innocent. You are criminally negligent and will be charged with that death. You are a trainer use proper verbiage. "An "Active Shooter" is someone who has used deadly force and continues to use deadly force indiscriminately with unrestricted access to victims" Key words there are "Continues to use, and indiscriminately". In your scenario the Untrained "defender" does not continue to use, nor do they indiscriminately engage targets. Words matter. Right now the left is associating active shooters and mass killing with gang shootings, and other inner city violence. It is our responsibility to use proper verbiage and ensure we properly educate people so as to not use fear to gain a political advantage. Even the trained defender can miss and hit innocent, and even the trained defender will be charged. Is the trained defender now an active shooter? No because he does not continue to engage targets indiscriminately.
@@flipperzero9662 Not if ID yourself and show you are not a threat. You call 911, you describe yourself, and you ensure when coppers arrive you are very clearly not a threat. (holster your weapon, place your weapon on the ground, raise hands and show you are not a threat) Same when you take action off duty...In almost every state, you must give a verbal command to drop the weapon (unless the suspect is actively engaging targets). You must have opportunity, capability and INTENT to use deadly force.
The fact that this conversation even has “CCW PERMITS” or “applicants” is an embarrassment and false premise. Being free means you don’t need anyone’s permission or meet any requirements to carry something you own and is an inherent god given natural right. That said you should be extremely proficient and knowledgeable about all tools you employ and that responsibility is on the individual
It amazes me that if the conversation comes up about me carrying among friends, they think it’s as simple as buying a gun and carrying it in public. They don’t realize the amount of effort I put in to carry. The classes, the training, the practice, the dry fire practice. Not to mention the holster choice, belt choice and clothing choices. I spent quite a bit of money testing all those things so that I can carry a full size gun (Walther full size PDP 5 inch) in the appendix position and no one knows or sees it. Picking the right carry round. The amount of money I spend on practice ammo and testing reliability of carry ammo. You showing the rounds people cook off at the range at the walls and the ceiling is proof that people are ignorant to the amount of dedication it takes to be safe, competent and efficient. It says right in the 2nd amendment you should be “well regulated”, meaning well trained, efficient and competent. As well as safe and always ready.
I want my CCW but I know my aim is not that good….atleast i admit that to myself and have the common sense to go practice before I apply for it….i totally agree with you at the beginning of the video💯….before anyone replies to my comment just know I’m new to the gun world and I’ve only been to the range about 5 times but I’ve learned each time I’ve gone, how to properly pull the trigger, how to use iron sights and I’m still learning before I apply for a CCW
No one is going to rag on you for being new and not being a good shooter, everyone started from somewhere just remember there are very good non lethal options to carry like bear mace which works wonders on men that are just physically stronger than you
First of all, WELCOME!!!! I've had a .22 rifle since I was 16 (next week I'll be 66) but, when I got my first pistol, I knew how to pull the trigger (duh) but, knew nothing about shooting a 9mm. I went and got trained and, when I told the instructor I knew nothing, he told me the same thing @Xfrosty91 said. Everyone was new at some time. Hang in there. Don't get frustrated. Watch FrogMan Tactical (He is one of, if not the best, out there by far!) I learn something from him each and every time. Watch previous videos where he talks about grip and trigger finger control/movement. Helped me a ton! Best of luck and, again, WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!
At 4:33 "focusing on the target" thank you for saying that, under adrenal stress the pupils dilate, and the survival instinct makes you look at the target making it impossible to focus on the sights, this is training to survive a surprise violent criminal attack not training to win bulls eye competitions.
Great video! Here in South Africa CCW is they only legal way to carry for citizens. A lot of criminals target security guards, police for their guns, so its always important to maintain awareness when out in public.
What’s scary is your idea that if you don’t train, you shouldn’t be protected under the 2 amendment . Should people train: absolutely. Should people have their rights taken away if they don’t: absolutely not.
@@frogmantactical no I don’t think I did. Edit: everyone has equal protection under the constitution. From fat slobs, people with disabilities, to navy seals. So you have to ask yourself does the 2a trump the responsibility of training. Absolutely it does.
I just don’t understand people that buy a gun, stick it their sock drawer or tuck it in their belt or pocket with no holster and think they are safe and protected and they don!t feel the need to train, shoot and practice. I love training!! I love taking classes. I love going to the range and practice. Hell, I love my dry fire time at home! When I decided to carry everyday, I dived right in and immediately signed up for classes, watched videos from respected channels, go to the range a couple times a month to practice what I learned in classes. It’s fun! It’s challenging. I just don!t get it that people don’t want to do that.
Outstanding instruction and advice! Jason you are right on about your assessment on people and training. God bless you and your company! Thank you Rick
A basic understanding of physiology is also a must for carrying a gun. Not only first aid but having a grasp on your body’s natural response in a self defense scenario.
After attending multiple states’ classes to apply for their CCWs I was actually shocked that the majority of students/applicants didn’t even know the fundamentals (and I mean BARE BASICS) of handling a weapon. I’m aware of the slippery slope of mandated training requirements, but base training is needed nonetheless.
Determined by who? The state doesn’t get to require what people do to have their god given natural rights. People should, but that is their business. You nor the state or anyone else get to tell others what they need to do to be a free man.
That’s precisely why I called it a slippery slope. There are currently states that try to impose ridiculous requirements to attain CCWs, and that’s wrong. However, the opposite problem is the danger posed by well armed nincompoops that don’t know what end the bullet comes out of. Spray and pray is a bad method God-given right or not.
@@ericgroves300 no argument with that, I agree, and I agree with the sentiment that if you carry any tool to keep you or your family safe, you should know everything about it and be extremely capable with said tool, but that is on the individual, not the state to mandate otherwise you don’t have a right to use whatever you see fit to defend the life of you and your loved ones.
What so few realize is shooting on the move (as most world encounters will be) is a magnitude harder than shooting range bay reps. That confidence (and dare I say, ego) in your tight groups suddenly gets a compounded angle deflection wake-up call. Not to mention adrenaline, multiple attackers, and surprise. Even trained police have a widely mixed ratio of hits and misses. So put away the ego and train, train, train. Log it for legal protection. Take tactical move and shoot classes. Do multiple target drills. Rep rep rep, rinse and repeat. You are responsible for every single round you send down range. Stay strong, stay free!
Initial training for my current job was with a Glock 19 9mm, so that's what my personal carry gun is; if I have to carry for work, it's a Glock 22 in .40 Smith and Wesson.
I am 5’9” 250 pounds. I actually prefer to carry bigger guns in appendix carry. I started with a G43X and it was very uncomfortable and painful to carry for long periods of time so I decided to order a light bearing IWB holster for my G34 and it has changed the game for me. I can carry all day with no problems at all. I gain capacity, accuracy, speed and comfort. I encourage giving it a try if you are a big guy. And it conceals perfect
I appreciate what you said about CCW. I have the same belief system. Way too many people buy a gun, train enough to get their permit (unless you live in a state like mine TN) then don’t train regularly. I worry about those carrying without training.
My usual go to is a Glock 19 or 17 simply because it’s so easy to fix , maintain, use , it’s safe , I can shoot right or left handed easily and you hit the nail on the head, know your weapon, your ability, your weapons ability, I’ve shot sooo many times that my muscle memory won’t allow me to shoot bad , just like shooting my bow instinctively I don’t use sites , I don’t even need sites on my gun because I shoot with both eyes open, I’m not bragging, I’m just old and I’ve been shooting a long time , it helps to live on a farm , I can shoot every morning while my coffee is brewing! Another tip for someone who is gonna carry is to stay in good physical shape, practice breathing, it comes in really handy if you are in your best shape and you are in control in stressful conditions, it can mean life or death if you’re not in good shape!
I'm taking my first LTC training course this Saturday. I'm super excited and this video was super benificial. Thank you for all the advice and comments:-)
Responsible for all rounds, period. Appreciate this video brotha. Train, train and keep training. Those rounds on the ceiling at the range is scary indeed but the round that hit the table - what??!!
Those holes in the ceiling are possibly from people aiming high up on a target that was set at a close range. If so, the trajectory of the shot aligns with the ceiling a few meters back
Thank you for emphasizing the importance of training. I hear so much talk of "you gotta carry everyday", which is fine, but i hear much less of what is probably much more important, "train, train, train"
It’s not when you put that gun on you. It’s when you pull that gun. But I do appreciate the advice from someone who knows. And thank you for your service.
Please bear with my long comment. I have been shooting rifles, pistols an shotguns my entire life. I went on my first hunt with my father at 7 years old. That was almost 51 years ago. But a few years ago when I decided to carry my firearm every single day so I could be a protector, I did what I always do when I take on something new. I dove REALLY deep into learning and educating myself on HOW to be the protector of myself, my family and yes, my community. It started with a basic CCW class then I was voracious in my want and need of education. My instructor is excellent and I took every class he had to offer in less than a years time. I took everything I knew about firearms and shooting, then put it on the back burner so I could learn new things, proper handling and carry methods, techniques, the law, how to improve my marksmanship and increase my efficiency and MANY other aspects of EDC. Then I did something I wanted to do for years. I started exercising, taking better care of myself and even took some force on force training. Because being a true protector goes way deeper than just carrying a firearm. Amazing how a fit body sharpens the mind. My decision to become a protector and someone that carries daily has made me a better man. Should classes be mandated by the government? As a constitutional/bill of rights absolutist, I have to say no. But if you want to be a protector and someone that has a firearm on yourself daily and you don’t take it seriously by taking classes and training and practice as often as you can, I can’t think of anything more irresponsible and moronic and potentially dangerous to those around you that you are swearing to protect. I still take classes and train as often as I can.
I have ND'ed 3x like that, in my lifetime, "OF 57 YEARS!" I shot a 20 ga birdshot shell into the sky decocking a single shot break action, while sliding down an embankment. I had some wax lubed competition .22 LR get stuck together in a Browning SA. I went to drop the hammer, and shot a 1950s postmodern limed oak dresser (gun was pointed AWAY from people, pets and piping.) The other ND was a Marlin Model 60, I was told was empty, again shot into the corner of a room free of people pets and piping. That far off of the target is an ND.
Take a look at Deadringer Snake Eyes sights. All the durability, simplicity of irons (and they’ll fit in all those non optic high end holsters we have collected over the years)…. With the speed and Old Guy vision friendliness of modern optics. Great option!
As a retired gunsmith and Vietnam Veteran, Never use any handgun for self defence that don't start with a 4 in my opinion. I've built a boat load of 1911 and personal carry a .45 made in 1921. Triggers upgrades being the single biggest bang for the buck for improvement. lastly, tighten that thing up! Good channel
Good video. Where I live you have to qualify for a CCW (in addition to extensive background checks and a psychological evaluation similar for police officers, and 16 hours of training). This means shooting 50 rounds at 3 - 5 - 7 - 15 - 25 yards using an FBI bottle target for each gun you want to put on your CCW, max of 3 guns. Minimum pass rate is 70%. That way before issuing a CCW the sherriff's office ensures that you have some basic gun handling skills. I go to the range at least once a week, often twice. One of the ranges has an action for which you have to qualify, but which allows drawing from a holster, rapid shooting, and on weekends they often have a practice competition setup where you can run around engaging multiple targets. Fun but also much more dynamic than just shooting at one paper target.
Dry fire with da sa 100 times, 4 sets of 25, both hands while walking on treadmill. Mag changes in between sets of chest and triceps weight lifting. Close up drill where I hit weight bag, draw and shoot from the waist. Laser training, 5 and 10 yards, two to the body one to the head. Live fire once a week. Static at the indoor range, steel targets for time when I have time to shoot at my practice spot outside.
"We're not trying to kill, just incapacitate," Well, that's not what I've been told. We shoot to "end the threat," which is either incapacitation or death.
I just joined a new gun club and was astounded at the number of bullet holes in the ceiling, the walls, the floor. Apparently there's no shooting test before you can become a member. I go at 9:00 am when there's none of these chuckle heads around.
This video was a huge wake up call for me. Im in the process of completing my ccw. And while im more proficient with my weapon than your average shooter, I have a responsibility to get a lot more training before I start walking around in public.
With the absolute most respect possible, I highly encourage you, Jason Pike, to take another look at some 3rd party ballistics testing and the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the G9 Defense External Hollow Point 9mm +P rounds that fire the 80 grain copper bullet at around 1,520 fps. As you well know, 2,600 fps is the bare minimum velocity required to create hydrostatic pressure, so the only wounding capabilities of this round are limited to the 9mm permanent wound cavity these create since they don't expand. They are unfortunately a specialty round gimmick.
That final drill/scenario in your video is pretty key. Understanding range and levels of threat are a critical part to being a "defender". If you're out in public and a threat presents itself at 25m, it's very likely your best option is to not engage at all, but to extend and evade, and if able assist others to do so as well. Therefore, it makes complete sense to train at the 5, 10, and 15m marks when the ability to evade is no longer an option. You cannot fully prepare yourself for what your mind and body will do when a real life situation occurs, but it will absolutely look and feel a lot different from 5m than it does from 25m. Seeing the target in your face is equally as important as imagining it from afar. Any controlled and safe training that gets you closer to that mental state and the decisions you SHOULD KNOW to make and options you SHOULD KNOW to consider before you even draw your weapon are just as important as deciding to carry it in the first place. If you're not trained and prepared to do the prior, you probably shouldn't do the latter.
Great advice I would also add when re holstering always look & make sure it’s going back correctly shirts , leather holster and poor trigger finger management safe can cause neglect discharge.
Idpa back when. Bill Wilson started is was an amazing program for how to handle a firearm I saw several people get to an almost professional level at his courses
@FrogmanTactical Love your content! That is a hard truth to accept that one can be an active shooter trying to stop an active shooter with missed hits. That is why I train so God forbid I ever had to use my weapon in self-defense my rounds hit the intended target. I took my first CCW class at a gun show in FL. To hear the questions people asked and how they conducted themselves I thought "Holy crap You are going to carry a gun". I realized another reason to carry and that's to protect myself from those knuckleheads.
That's why I'm glad I live in a constitutional carry state. Dangerous freedom trumps "feeling safe" in my opinion. Some people say they support the 2nd amendment, then say "people should not be allowed to carry". Being inaccurate should not limit your ability to defend yourself.
totally agree with your intro. How many people who cc are mentally able to not escalate situations but know when and how to protect and do so accordingly? Having a gun does not mean you are allowed to shoot people just because you don't agree with them or are angry. It's when you or someone within your sight is genuinely in life threatening danger, not offended. Not everyone is mentally cut out to own or carry a gun. Anger with no logic and the power to easily take a life is a bad equation. I have ptsd but dislike how taking my gun out automatically gives the option of any situation becoming a life and death situation, even a bad misunderstanding. so even though It's probably not the healthiest I just don't go out that often. I'm severely physically damaged, so even if I 'won' a fist fight, in the end I lost the war due to the repercussions of each blow taken and given. So, a gun makes sense. But to me every situation can be a near life ending battle. For sure there are bad people who do bad things to good people and in those situations having a gun is a lifesaver, but not everyone is bad enough even in a bad situation for me to mentally weigh the responsibility to my innate fear in the moment and be able to make the right call. Appreciate you trying to give a nugget of wisdom
I completely agree with you. One of the scariest groups of people of those who get a CCW permit and then never train. It’s an old adage, but a truism: you never rise to the occasion, you always fall to your level of training. The other adage which is equally true is: “practice does not make perfect; PERFECT practice makes perfect. Training bad habits only makes you a bad shooter. Make the time and effort to learn it the right way, and then practice it until it is ingrained, and KEEP practicing. Shooting is a perishable skill.
Well presented. It's a tremendous responsibility to exercise my 2A right to bear arms. I'm obligated to fully understand my firearm and how to safely handle it. I'm obligated to exercise clear judgement which requires me to keep my emotions in check. I'm obligated to always be aware of my situation and surroundings. There's nothing lower case about having a license to carry.
I firmly believe in the RKBA. I'm also with you on the responsibility part of it. I know a lot of states don't require training. Every person carrying a gun in almost every state is legally responsible for where bullets land if they have to use that gun in self defense. I take a lot of flak when I tell them that.
Good pace. Fast but if I miss something I can always go back. Presentations that drag are not only irritating, but might even say dangerous because it's difficult for the viewer to keep focused and therefore will very likely miss something. Thanks for your professionalism and realistic approach.
I carry a smith and wesson sd9ve with g9 external hollow points. I go to the range at least twice a month, but i try weekly. I run iron sights. I have my concealed permit. I always pay attention to my surroundings. The best way to get out of a situation is to never get in one. Be aware and stay vigilant.
Great video. Standing in several indoor ranges and seeing all of those stray rounds made me seek out an outdoor range with way more space to work…Too many people are just watching ‘guntubers’ and not taking this shit seriously. Thanks for your service and the content!!
As an electrician i get to work in some cool places and when working for shoot point blank i was amazed at how some people managed to shoot lights out 10 ft in the air with steel baffles protecting them
I train mostly with John Farnam of DTI. He's in NJ twice a year. I'll also attend classes from Tactical Response and Fieldcraft Survival when they're in PA. Great video, I agree with %100 of it. Thank you for you service, sir.
Spot on as usual. At an outdoor range I start at 3 yards then 5, then 7. At each distance I draw from the holster, present to the target and break the shot or sometimes two shots center of mass. I then repeat the process and step to one side as I'm present to the target. Following those exercises, I draw from the holster and shoot 6" or 8" steel plates at 15 yards (max distance at this range). Lastly, I shoot a paper bullseye target at 15 yards taking my time and shooting strictly for accuracy, not timed. My aging eyes are also augmented by a Trijicon RMR. I can still point shoot accurately at close range with iron sights on a 1911. But I've been successfully transitioning to the RMR on my CZ P10C. Thanks for another informative video.
After my oldest son and I finished the concealed carry class we said the same thing. Everyone else showed up with handguns inside unopened boxes. The worst part is that those people truly believed they was now trained.
I went to my indoor range and the boss put me at the end because the group of young individuals shot the ceiling not even 5 yards from the firing line. They also muzzled each other. The range officer was up their ass the entire time. He came over to check on me, seen my groups and said “yeah you’re good, im gonna walk back over here and make sure they don’t kill each other.” It was a scary, but comical response. They kept wanting to video themselves im assuming to look cool on Snapchat. Peoples priorities are just ass backwards.
Attaining proficiency before carrying is absolutely correct! But don’t assume those wall and ceiling shots are from folks who carry. In my experience at ranges those are predominantly from ruffians, people just having fun, and beginners. I’ll leave the range when I see some of those types.
