What Fighters KNOW, and Shooters DON’T... 

"High-Speed Death-Chess." Officially added to my WPS vocabulary.

Finally someone is talking about this. Nice work John. Cheers 🍻

This is spot on. I was a combat weapons instructor in the military and didn't really learn tactics until I became a cop patrolling a really bad neighborhood at night. Tactics is everything.

"This wallet has Tiger stitching. I don't know what that means but it sounds aggressive." Comments like this are why I absolutely love and support this channel!

That was an eye opening two days of class. If you have an opportunity to take a class from John and don’t, you are doing yourself a disservice.

*Skills: Speed, immaculate timing, and power.* *Tactics: I throw a grenade, because I keep missing the target.*

Your energy is crazy, man! I gave you a hard time on an earlier video, but I take it back. Your enthusiasm to the gun world is contagious. We need more people like you, to save our asses, when the SHTF. Keep up the good work, my friend. The bottom line is... I want YOU on my side, when things go south. Period. Great video!

You need more videos like this, could watch for hours. Practical advice.

As Mike Tyson put it so succinctly: "Everybody's got a plan 'til they get punched in the face."

Lose Librarian Bod?✔️ History lesson ? ✔️ Ironic Intro ? ✔️ Dad Joke? ✖️

We need a HIGH-SPEED DEATH-CHESS shirt! Because we like to party!

My brother was at that class, he said is was amazing and he learned a lot. Keep doing what you do man!

I was in this class! John did an amazing job teaching us, and he is as real as he is in the vids. Just a great guy. If you get a chance to go to a class, jump on it!

You make me want to be a better man... not in a weird way.

One of my 6th great grandfathers served under Francis Marion in SC and I even hame some correspondence proving it! So proud of him.

You're a pretty well rounded dude. Love all your videos. You'd be great on the Jocko podcast

Most of us will probably never be able to attend your class. Do you foresee putting some on video for purchase?

+1 on the Swamp Fox reference. Don't forget Roger's Rangers either: Don't forget nothing. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatchet scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning. When you're on the march, act the way you would if you was sneaking up on a deer. See the enemy first. Tell the truth about what you see and do. There is an army depending on us for correct information. You can lie all you please when you tell other folks about the Rangers, but don't never lie to a Ranger or officer. Don't never take a chance you don't have to. When we're on the march we march single file, far enough apart so one shot can't go through two men. If we strike swamps, or soft ground, we spread out abreast, so it's hard to track us. When we march, we keep moving till dark, so as to give the enemy the least possible chance at us. When we camp, half the party stays awake while the other half sleeps. If we take prisoners, we keep 'em separate til we have had time to examine them, so they can't cook up a story between 'em. Don't ever march home the same way. Take a different route so you won't be ambushed. No matter whether we travel in big parties or little ones, each party has to keep a scout 20 yards ahead, twenty yards on each flank and twenty yards in the rear, so the main body can't be surprised and wiped out. Every night you'll be told where to meet if surrounded by a superior force. Don't sit down to eat without posting sentries. Don't sleep beyond dawn. Dawn's when the French and Indians attack. Don't cross a river by a regular ford. If somebody's trailing you, make a circle, come back onto your own tracks, and ambush the folks that aim to ambush you. Don't stand up when the enemy's coming against you. Kneel down. Hide behind a tree. Let the enemy come till he's almost close enough to touch. Then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet.

10:06 "I got chill bumps thinking about, just, history alive, electric, whispering us to the past". YES!

I know basically nothing about this guy, but he's touching down on a subject I've kinda noticed.... So many people train up on shooting skills but they train under their conditions, their terms, with the perfect headphones, shades, etc. They train themselves to shoot in a one-sided fight, with no opposition, no return fire, no moving targets. That's a VERY small piece of the puzzle....

Thank you for sharing these life saving lessons with us John!

As much as I hate social media I'm so happy for the way its helping build strength in the 2A community. Watch and subscribe to all 2A content creators and get all your friends out shooting.

I learn what you were speaking about in the Service as a Army Infantryman, that said I got out in 1984. I really need a refresher course.

Very well put together, great words of wisdom too.

Meeting you is on my bucket list one day........keep dropping the knowledge and thank you

John, Thank you very much. GOD Bless you and your family!!!

Outstanding! Well put! You have a gift brother!

Finally someone who has a head on their shoulders about the real fight.

Noooooo.....that video ended way to soon. NEED a part 2 John....

This is some great content. Love theses vids. 👍🏽

Best video on this topic that I ve seen. Most people don't have a clue. I hope this video goes viral!!

Fear is temporary but regret is forever. Keep in the fight. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Best Video in a while, heck maybe since your thunder ranch interview with Clint Smith..... good stuff John!

That is some of the best learning words right here! Every person who carry's a firearm needs to hear this stuff 👍🏻 Thnx for all that u do ME! 😁😎

Thank you John. I look forward to learning more to protect my family

That was fantastic content John!

First video of yours that I've seen and now I'm subscribed. Truly appreciate conversations around this subject that cut to the chase and deal with logic and practicality. Bueno.

Wow. I legitimately had no idea of the level of thought that goes into this sort of thing. Also, this guy is amazing. Subbed.

Man I love these videos! Keep em coming john. Thanks

Your vids are a great find! Thank you.

Great video, I need to get down to Texas and take one of your classes.

Frances Marion, America's first asymmetrical war fighter! Force multiplication was his calling card!

This is so so good I hope people really understand the service you are providing telling them the truth. Force on force and scenario based training to validate skills is eye opening for almost everyone.

You're the man John, I could listen to you for hours.

Love it John. You better send some stickers with my new belt! You left me hanging last time. This time you’re going to hook me up I can feel it.

There are no style points in self-defense. Winners and losers are often determined by blood loss and chalk outlines.

This one video has probably taught me more than 100 other gun videos. Thanks for taking the time to put it up on RU-vid. Please continue these kinds of videos!

Thanks for another great video.

I didn’t know that RFID is no longer an issue. Thanks for the update.

High speed death Chess is now the only way I’m referring to combat

Excellent lecture. I'll be watching this one again. Definitely a fan of the channel now.

This talk-through session is a great example of how continued-learning occurs. Getting behind cover causing the threat to move, follow, flank is a critical data point that I will definitely throw into my tactics toolbox. Love this content! 👍

OMG. This gave me an idea! Competition layout. But people with sim munitions standing where the targets are. You have to go through the stage killing them and not being killed!!!! John make this happen!

It's no surprise people say "they came out of nowhere". I see so many people walking down the street oblivious to their surroundings.

Truly good content when the comments are respectful. Thanks !

New to the channel, refreshing to see consistent passion for what you do man, thanks

Alright, you whippersnapper.. You referenced Francis Marion "The Swamp Fox" in this video. Bet you didn't know there was a Disney mini series production about said "Swamp Fox" done in '59 and '60 staring Leslie Nelson. And, you can find episodes on You Tube. Gonna train with you one day if I can ever find an opening. Love your work.

Love your videos man!! Keep up the great work!!!

Great stuff John! I have got to get into some of your classes.

Beautifully put.

Yes! Tim Larkin's "When Violence is the Answer" has some GREAT advice along these lines. Rex Applegate's "Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back" as well. Playing tournament/Xball paintball (not the sluggish woodsball) has huge lessons in the use of cover, movement, and communication...How to turn a 2 on 1 fight from a flanking T to a manageable inline I. Hence my emphasis on one tiny tactics checkbox...ambidexterity. And for handguns, once ambidextrous, making the left hand primary for weapon presentation.

It’s very entertaining watching John with the sound off.

I’ve been watching your channel for awhile now let me say thank you for your time and service. Situation awareness for a woman is very important I’ve been carrying sense I’ve been watching you’re channel I shot twice a week or more you certainly make it easy to understand and give confidence Thank you

Just found this channel and impressed with your talent for teaching. Very well done.

i'd love to enroll in one of your training sessions man!

Sonny Puzikas had been saying this for years. The use of the firearm is maybe 15% of the overall amount of skill needed to survive a gunfight. All the rest is what's referred to as "combat tactics".

Great video John!

An amazing speech! Thank you for sharing.

17 SHOOTINGS >>>> a retied Chicago robbery - gang detective said ( paraphrased & I think it was 12 or 17 ) ...... "I got into over a dozen shootings / shootouts and in only two of them was I able to get a 2 handed grip on my gun, the rest all happened so fast that I only had a 1 hand grip" .

John should do a video with Lucas from T Rex Arms . That would be a really interesting video to watch

Good advice I will listen to it and think about what u said. Thank u very appreciated.

Great video! This guy is a damn good teacher. I’ll attend his classes in the near future

Swamp Fox- always fighting at the time and on the ground of his choosing.

I'm so sad that you're in Texas and I missed out. I need to stay on top of your training schedule locations.

You are fricken awesome mr. Lovell. Thank u for the vids.

Thank you for imparting great wisdom. It's now my responsibility to use it! Simplicity is and always has been and always will be genius. Great way to weave in a history lesson for effect.

Tiger stitching? Didn't know tigers could sew 🤣

I attended John's pistol course in Colorado Springs a coupla months ago. Highly recommend it. It's all gunnin and funnin and hella good one-on-one training. John and I scoffed 3 cheeseburgers each for lunch.

Love the Channel and getting my gear this week all the way in Cape Town South Africa.

Really enjoy the videos, I’m a retired Canadian law enforcement officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Your passion is of the charts and a lot of great perspectives.

Man. You need to come down and do a few training sessions down here in Florida!

Thank you 👍. When you were talking about, who I believe was the father of the Army Rangers, Francis Marion, I was reminded of scene from one of my favorite movies, “The Patriot”. The scene where Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), and his 2 young boys CRUSH a British unit by employing “Francis Marion like” guerrilla tactics causing confusion & mayhem among the ranks; tactics defeating brawn 👍. (I do realize it was only a movie, but the point still remains.)

John, thank you for your contributions to humanity. It doesn't go unnoticed and is very much appreciated. A true patriot and scholar.

Loved the video ... great food for thought. Thanks!

Tiger thread is the nickname for Ritza thread, a synthetic, durable thread preferred by many leather workers. It got its nickname from the tiger head pictured on its packaging. It’s a quality product meant to last.

Special forces must have an amazing special speech training boot camp.. Every ex Seal, Ranger, Green Beret can talk talk talk talk talk... LOL

Excellent insights, John. Mahalo!

Great stuff John. I can't believe I haven't been to one of your classes yet but you just sold me on one.

John, I would love to see you on the Joe Rogan experience

Fast seeing, fast thinking...I remember that lesson well.

Great insight! thanks brother!

Great instruction. Thank you for the video.

I’m just proud I knew who Francis Marion was before John said.. 😁

Great video. Makes me think... We need to come up with better tactics on the political front as well.

This is the reason I have such high regard for you. No crap, no hype, no square range training scars, All well thought out and from experience, critically analysed and distilled. I may disagree at times, but cannot argue with the logic you bring. Great vid!!!!

Great info! Great mindset!

1 whole dollar in the wallet? Sheesh times are tough for youtubers. I guess ill go buy a shirt or something.

Me: This is awesome, I want this class Website: too late it’s full. Me: *grabs face paint and camo* Im gonna sneak in lol

I enjoyed what you had to say in this class. I spent some time in the Infantry and have long felt the same way as you. Infantry training consists of a little bit of firing and alot of tactics, so the Army must agree,too. That is what keeps the most people alive.

John you speak so eloquently and are a genius of your craft (as well as other crafts). Thank you for all the videos and information and comedy! It is an honor to be able to be a student of your teachings.