What is "Training"...Really? 

Jim Pepper very true.

And this is the point where learning begins

Me too, I know they are out there.

I dry fire practice all the time! I actually have a whole mag full of snap caps. I practice tap, rack, shoot.

Agreed. Having tools only demonstrates that you may be able to do something, not that you have the knowledge and Training to do it.

A set of wrenches doesn't make you a mechanic just like a hammer doesn't make to a carpenter.

Great!

Thanks for listening.

:) You've helped us a lot all those years sir. From your brothers in blue an ocean away. @@TacticalResponseCrew

Thanks Kid

We call in "empowering".

James Yeager CAN CONFIRM

Do not refer to yourself negatively. That is what you pay us for.

James Yeager the "rising to the occasion fantasy" was forcefully removed. Pretty humbling.

Man Texas I recently went for my first so called “training class” at a place in Florida ( I’m from the shit hole known as NYC 🤷🏻‍♂️ LoL and traveled for my class, flight, hotel) so it was an investment and quite frankly I was very disappointed with my performance, I went in with a very high level of excitement and came away with MEH... and feel the class was nothing special so I struggle to see the value in terms of cost for the class I took. I could’ve taken 2 classes at most other places, so to make sure my opinion/view is appropriate and fair I know I have to train at a different place for a thorough comparison. I’m guessing you liked your fighting pistol class and know it is legit despite your performance and would gladly go back, I definitely can NOT say the same at this point, but maybe I’ll see things differently after a second class elsewhere for said comparison. I hate to tell myself: I should’ve went somewhere else, or maybe it’s just me.

Did you have a point?

@@TacticalResponseCrew yes, i thought you said no one goes to the range once per week....did i miss hear that?

You missed it.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zqp8ry16z6k.html

Training is NOT better than Practice, If you do not practice what you were training long enough you do not own that skill.

I said the same for years.....broke down and gave it a try. Ended up doing four classes in 2018, with more on the way next year. No matter where you are find classes. I was stupid, Sig Academy is 40 min from my house....all those wasted years not taking advantage of it...someone kick me...LOL

@@eyeofmit DUDE! I'd love to train there... :) The thing is, though, that there is quality training available almost everywhere, especially if you approach training as a _student_ rather than someone looking to validate your existing skill level ;-) You may not get as balanced or polished (or braggable) of an experience with local instructors but that doesn't mean you won't come away with something valuable!

s0nspark I looked at the different places in my area for about six months. You are right on with training being everywhere. Sig ( for me) offered so much for a reasonable price. Some speciality classes look fun. The student discount isn't bad as well. Saved more the the class on my first Sig purchase. Good luck on classes you will take, I found them a bit addictive.

F Mur oh yeah... Every class makes me anxious to plan for the next :) I have to remind myself to maintain a good balance between training, dry practice and live fire :)

I bet not 52 weeks a year.

Use your shooting money.

Because the Army didn't have ammo.

James Yeager ... yes... I was always wondering whether that’d be the real reason we dry fire so much. Hahaha.

Twice what?

I'll test fire my weapons but it looks like the best training I'll get before I go to a class, will be from drawing and dry firing.

I define training in the video.

@@TacticalResponseCrew thank you for responding and I realized now that so I rewatched the video thanks for responding it's much appreciated keep up with the educational content

I am a Friar at best.

I do not teach "shooting". I teach GUNFIGHTING.

@@TacticalResponseCrew I understand. Isn't shooting a large part of that? Again. I'm on the side of recognizing training isn't shooting.

TheKalkara131 there is a difference between shooting and fighting. A great shooter, to me means they are a marksman. Fighting with your gun (gun fight) requires marksmanship, tactics and most importantly MINDSET. training incorporates all of these things and I forgot to mention gear. Gear will work itself out when you find out your shit either works or doesn’t work while training.

@@coreysaxe3902 I agree, but once again going to a training class doesn't magically make that happen. You have to want to and try to be better, go to the class with the right mindset. And my argument is if you already have that mindset, you can put it in the work elsewhere without going to a class.

TheKalkara131 - AFTER you take a class please come back and admit you were wrong.

@@TacticalResponseCrew I did take fighting pistol. It was a good time, but I stand by what I said. There were only a few drills and things I learned that I hadn't already seen and practiced on my own.

So you had already heard everything in the 3-hour mindset lecture?