Thoughts from the Deck - Fighting vs. Shooting 

There might be alot of us "information-age" guys out there that don't listen, but this one appreciates the wisdom being passed down. Thanks!

Great wisdom, Dave!

Very Informative and Educational. Mr. Spaulding, you speak the truth. Thanks!

Yes, avoid and evade if at all possible. You couldn't have put it out there any better Dave. Words of wisdom through experience.

You have earned your knowledge through sweat, blood, tears, and years. You have my attention, sir. I appreciate you.

In the words of Mike Pannone, "Participation does not equal proficiency". Great video Dave, I love your content and continuous wisdom.

refreshing perspective as I listen to this video in 2023. as a soon to be new gun owner many of these youtube channels do a disservice to us, rather than educate us.

You cannot be more right about fight! And I tell you more, avoid and evade is also something we have to train too! Thanks a lot for your wisdom!!

Agreed. Another note is physical fitness imo.

Thanks for making this video, most excellent wisdom.

Well said! You have to be mentally prepared to carry out your training if , God forbid, you ever have to. Thanks for posting!

I believe it was Clint Smith who said "Don't shoot fast, shoot well."

Great topic Dave. Bob Keller repeatedly stresses the importance of mastering the fundamentals and mindset, not the fastest or most flashy draw. The basics work if the mindset is right when things get real. I used to train and promote MMA and saw it time and again...good trainees do not always = good fighters when the cage doors close.

Great words of wisdom Dave! 👍

My martial arts teachers once told me in my very early years that the only legitimate reason for studying martial arts was to get you into such great physical condition that you could outrun any potential attacker. They were not purely jesting. You should avoid ever being in a situation where a conflict occurs, that includes not letting your ego get you into such a situation. If something none the less looks like a conflict might happen, you should de-escalate it or extricate yourself as expeditiously as possible. If a fight still happens, it is because you have already utterly failed with both previous imperatives.

Fighting comes from the mind. What do you think?

Loved the video, very astute observations. On a side note, Bulleit Bourbon would fit in nicely to the line up, you should give it a try

If you don't lose the fight, you still will have to live with the outcome.

Dave, thanks for another informational video . This idea particularly hits home for me in regards to the ‘fighting mindset’. I’ve never been in a gun fight(nor do I want to) however I come from a background in competitive martial arts and boxing . Many of the examples you cite of training vs. actual performance I’ve seen in a fist/fist scenario and it’s pretty interesting to hear from someone as experienced as you that this happens in the realm of gun fighting. I’ve always drawn the conclusion that fighting is all about mindset regardless of what style or medium that takes ; your wisdom reinforces that. Thank you

Agree. Avoid a mine field.

Dave ... so how would you recommend people become better prepared for fighting, aside from shooting?

Most 'shooters' don't get the difference yet they think they are 'gunfighters.......Thanks Dave!

any thoughts on lahner tactical concepts? only 0-5meters

thanks for the info 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Damn good talk.

i avoided, in vietnam currently

Preach!

Absolutely spot on !

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 as usual.

'False Awesomeness' Brilliant.

Is that a good thing I’m thinking no. I could live a long time without carrying with most of you tube content. At my age I’ll go with a gun to old to fight. And yes walking away is always preferable.

So knowledge and skill are bad. Got it.

Truth.

Great advise, pay attention and avoid. Nice to see you drinking an American made beverage. If you like Makers Mark, give their cask strength a try, good stuff.