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Able Shepherd
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Able Shepherd is the standards-setting, nationally-recognized progressive training program designed to teach men and women situational leadership and protective tactics that can be applied to virtually any threatened environment. We operate from the belief that your family’s immediate safety cannot be delegated; you can be the fastest and most capable ‘first responder’ in your immediate vicinity.
At its core, Able Shepherd is an elite level self-defense program utilizing armed and unarmed tactics. Graduates become known as “Able Shepherds”, gaining skills that empower themselves to actively protect, guide and strengthen their communities. Our goal is to make you and those around you safer. We do this by holding you to the highest of moral, ethical and tactical standards.
At its core, Able Shepherd is an elite level self-defense program utilizing armed and unarmed tactics. Graduates become known as “Able Shepherds”, gaining skills that empower themselves to actively protect, guide and strengthen their communities. Our goal is to make you and those around you safer. We do this by holding you to the highest of moral, ethical and tactical standards.
Jimmy Graham | Sizzle Reel
Jimmy Graham, Husband and Father of four, Veteran US Navy SEAL, CIA Protective Officer, Founder and CEO of The Able Shepherd Program. Jimmy has made it his mission to help people develop a capability to take care of one another. Jimmy has been invited to speak on many platforms which include Huckabee, Dan Bongino, Mike Glover and many news outlets. Jimmy believes that WE are the problem and WE are the solution! If you would like to invite Jimmy Graham to speak at an event please email info@ableshepherd.com
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Shot Show 2024
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Shot Show has become a time to reconnect with vendors, to see what's hitting the market and figure out what can be added into the Able Shepherd Program in the years to come! Take a look at some of the things at Shot Show 2024.
Defend The Flock | 2024
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Reality Based Training is where the rubber meets the road. This Able Shepherd Special Event “Defend the Flock” will simulate an active shooter event in a church. In the event of a real-world emergency you are ready, or you are not ready; We say it this way “The parking lot of the shooting is no place for a training class…”. There will be no dry runs, warm-ups, or dirt dives. There will be a saf...
Able Shepherd MIX | Suturing 2023
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One of the benefits of an Able Shepherd Membership is an event called The Mix. This is a time for the community to get together and learn new skills like emergency Suturing Class as well as a mix of other topics! Why would you need a skill like suturing? Overseas Mission trip? Working in a remote location? Emergency Medical facilities overwhelmed or simply not accessible? Special thanks to...
Intro To Backcountry Movie
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Adventure is at the heart of every man and woman! Able Shepherd has created many ways for men and women to tap into that desire for adventure and create an intentional community around it. One of those ways has been through BDRs (Backcountry Discovery Routes). These are trail systems designed for off-road vehicles that allow you to see the states they were created within from a whole new perspe...
Vehicle Extraction Package Recovery - An Able Shepherd Special Event
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Join Certified Able Shepherd members of our program for this incredible special event - extraction. In this advanced training series, our members learn how to safely and effectively extract a high-priority package from a downed vehicle, move to the operating vehicle, and get out of there - using team calls and advanced tactics in a live-fire shooting range environment. These special events are ...
MURPH Challenge & Memorial Day BBQ 2022
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Every year we host a Memorial Day BBQ celebration, honoring those that have fallen and sharing our gratitude for this country. Along with that, we participate in the Murph Challenge, a workout regimen to honor fallen Navy SEAL Michael Murphy. See a glimpse of what this event is all about! Read more about the Michael Murphy Foundation here themurphchallenge.com/pages/the-workout
Defend the Flock - Special Training Event 2023
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Our Defend the Flock event provides real-life scenario based training for our members in an active shooter response scenario. Our 2023 special training event takes place at a church in Denver, Colorado, where our Certified Able Shepherd members put their training to the test in learning how best to defend the members of their scenario church congregation. Active shooter incidents are on the ris...
The D.E.F.E.N.D Training Modules
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Defense. Evacuate. Fortify. Emergency Medical Aid. Notify others in your immediate area. Dial 911. These are the DEFEND modules, and with these guidelines we aim to help every church, school, and business in America be better protected. Who’s Jimmy Graham? Jimmy spent over 15 years in the US Navy SEAL Teams earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E7). During that time, he earned certifications...
Merry Christmas from the Able Shepherd staff!
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2022 has been such a wonderful year, filled with incredible events with the best community ever. Hear the staff at Able Shepherd reflect on a fantastic year. See you in 2023! ableshepherd.com/
(24) PHASE4 - Welcome to Advanced Training
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After successfully passing your Able Shepherd test, you've now made it to Phase 4: Advanced Training. This is where things really get good, and you're eligible to take higher-level training classes, and participate in special events. Stay tuned for Class Overviews of our advanced-level classes. What is the Able Shepherd Program? Able Shepherd™ is the standard-setting, nationally-recognized prog...
Gear Review: Phase 3 Recommendations - what's the best setup for our program?
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Veteran US Navy SEAL and founder Jimmy Graham highlights some important considerations for pistol and rifle gear selection and setup before you begin Phase 3 of the Able Shepherd program. What is the Able Shepherd Program? Able Shepherd™ is the standard-setting, nationally-recognized progressive training program designed to teach situational awareness, leadership and protective tactics that can...
Gear Review: Hand cuffs and DMS Sashes - what every duty belt should have.
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In this video, Veteran US Navy SEAL and founder Jimmy Graham, highlights considerations for handcuffs and DSM sashes. With proper training in our advanced-level classes, you'll learn the laws and basics of how to carry and effectively use this equipment. What is the Able Shepherd Program? Able Shepherd™ is the standard-setting, nationally-recognized progressive training program designed to teac...
Gear Review: Cleaning Kit - how to keep your AR15 and Pistol clean and ready
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Gear Review: Cleaning Kit - how to keep your AR15 and Pistol clean and ready
Brave church - Fast for January and Retreat Invitation
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Brave church - Fast for January and Retreat Invitation
Able Shepherd rides the Wyoming BDR (Teaser)
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Able Shepherd rides the Wyoming BDR (Teaser)
Jimmy Graham at the Western Conservative Summit
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Jimmy Graham at the Western Conservative Summit
An Able Shepherd Adventure: The Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route WYBDR Documentary
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An Able Shepherd Adventure: The Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route WYBDR Documentary
Jimmy Graham Veterans Day Talk at Ascent Classical Academy
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Jimmy Graham Veterans Day Talk at Ascent Classical Academy
23 FAQ - Will the Police Shoot Me if I Get Involved?
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23 FAQ - Will the Police Shoot Me if I Get Involved?
22 FAQ - How Should I Start Building a Security Team?
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22 FAQ - How Should I Start Building a Security Team?
Liked video. Thumbs down grip has been around far longer than thumbs forward. Just like you said, those who were first taught to shoot one handed understand that basic combat grip and that it does not change. The support hand only adds support to lock in the shooting hand tightly with thumb over thumb. Not only can thumbs forward be less stable in both one handed and two handed shooting but thumbs up around the slide can and sometimes do cause stoppages if not used properly that can get folks killed in a gunfight. Thumbs forward might be a competition grip fad but its not a practical stable combat grip. Add that thumbs forward present a whole new set of problems with revolver shooting. There are those instructors and known shooters of the past that used and still use thumbs down like Jeff Cooper, Bill Wilson, and Massad Ayoob among others. There is a good video on this by Tactical Rifleman called "Grip Your Handgun Like a Professional."
Very Cool
Keep up your good work.
Does anyone know why the man in blue is holding his pistal up above his head? also, this looks awesome. Love what you guys are doing at Able Shepherds!
Hey Eathen! This is called a "high-gun". You may heard of a low-ready or a high-ready. Typically when in a stack or working with a team mate you might see footage where there firearm is in a low-port or high-port. Meaning either pointed at the heals of the person in front of you, or the back of the person in front of you. There are quite a few problems with this. First, you are pointing a loaded gun at the person in front of you. Second, you have eliminated your ability to respond to a threat. The fix that Able Shepherd has come up with is a "High-Gun". You are able to take that gun any direction you want from a high-gun without violating a firearm safety rule or putting your team in danger. You are also able to deal with a threat via muzzle strikes or hand strikes and you are able to protect your vitals around corners.
@ableshepherd Okay, cool. It sounds like there's a lot of advantages to having it that way. But wouldn't it also be viable to hold it at a high-port but point at an angle off the stack? It seems like when you use the high-gun technique. Both your arms are blocking your field of view. And possibly telegraphing your position and what you are holding. It is situation dependent whether that's a concern.
My hopes are that someone has corrected all of the individuals who participated in this course on how to correctly utilize a shotgun for breaching doors. Was it effective? Yes. Was it the most efficient and safe way? Absolutely not.
Don’t buy this it scratches your gun Glock 20 gen 5 they need to pad it around the mounting screws so it doesn’t scratch I’ll stick with my fobus holster
That’s what the Israelis use/ I shoot thumbs down because of revolvers. but now that I own automatics, I still do it and will never change. The number one issue for me is certain guns malfunction with thumbs up grips. Unless the user is careful. No thanks I’ll keep my thumbs down fighting position in case I have to shoot one-handed, like in most self-defense instances.
Jimmy this was powerful! God bless brother.
Please loose the heavy guitar and drum track, or at least dial back on the music volume. By the time I have the volume turned down far enough that it doesn't jolt me the dialogue becomes too faint to listen.
Standing in front of the door for a corner-fed room…yikes 😬!
I want one.
Let me get one
I’m in
Heres a 3 year review of my GLS. Its the fullsize since my first EDC was a VP9. Since then ive carried many models in the holster just by turning the allen key a few times. If you buy the full size, you can still carry a sub compact in it and with a jacket on, it looks like an otterbox case on your belt. Going full size guarantees your front sight wont catch in the draw and I had this issue with many holsters. Some railed pistols can catch on the bottom of a kydex holset mid draw and thats nonissue here either with a full size holster on any size weapon. All of them come with the micro shim for the 9ez and other slim pistols. I found this video of my holster 3 years after I bought it, 1 year after the warranty expired and the retention spring shot out of it. It still locks but not with the same click that made you feel secure before. The emphasis on “good grip releases it” is spot on. If someone can come grind on you from behind and mimick your shoulder angle and positive grip, they can get it. But someone facing you face to face will have a hell of a time trying to yank it loose so dont keep your body bladed to threats and youll have a chance. I love this holster, its optic ready for the most part for most weapons and optics but you might need to trim some for some models and options. Its not friendly to any railed attachment so thats a tradeoff but for a daytime use holster im comfy wearing under a jacket in a crowd, 5 stars. If you only own one holster and want it to serve all roles, youre expectations are unrealistic. Right tool right job right place right time. 🍻
Man that was one heck of an inspiring speech. How this has so few views likes and I'm the only one commenting on it thus far blows my mind. God bless man! I want to be a shepherd. I want to be a protector. I've felt this calling on my heart for awhile and I'm hungry to learn more and walk this path.
What's being used for the spacers in the back mags here?
What kind of ammo would you recommend for civilian use? Breaching round are hard to find. Thanks for the share!!
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When you flag your thumb you lose control of the handle of the gun. And because your hand is basically open it makes it super easy for someone to smack the gun out of your hand. When you grab something or make a fist you don't leave your thumb out in space. This grip is superior in real world situations. Combined with the Weaver you're good to go anytime, anywhere.
Yep, that stance and grip is solid and less fatiguing in my experience.
Weaver or Chapman. I use Chapman that is a modified Weaver. I was instructor taught and trained one handed shooting and thumb over thumb when I first started on pistols and was told never to use thumbs forward due to the dangers of causing slide stoppages.
Happy I saw this video. Took the POP class and gripping the pistol this way felt weird but this explanation makes sense. Question: are you ever concerned about having thumbs close to the magazine controls? I suppose our thumbs have to choose between potentially interfering with the slide lock or the magazine release, but wouldn’t we rather risk the former? Thanks. P.S.- I appreciate the effort protesting the pride stuff in Castle Rock. You have way more support on that than you probably know, but we can’t risk getting fired lol. Maybe the time for more boldness is now.
No. The shooting hand thumb when down is well above the mag release unless you have an abnormally long thumb. In fact we have to shift the pistol in our grip to get our thumb down on the release with most autos. The big danger with thumbs forward is slide stoppages, shooting one handed, and shooting revolvers. You don't have worry about any of that with thumbs down.
Is this the compact version of the holster and the gun you fit is a G17?
I work at a shooting range in Savannah , because we rent guns, we attract a lot of first time shooters. Because it’s what all the “Cool kids do” I first introduce thumbs forward. 90% of the time they naturally try crossing their thumbs so I immediately start teaching thumbs down.
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Cant wait to see this marry up with my prior training. I’ll tell ya army infantry isn’t close to this class everyone should go!
So awesome I’m next!!
Thank you for your passion for equipping us with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to protect our families! Your programs for families are top notch and we highly recommend them!
It should work with the QLS system too I bet
Only problem that's stopping me is if someone tried to take you pistol all they would need is a good grip
Have someone unfamiliar with this holster try to grab the gun in a surprise. They cant pull it out. Try it. Im using it for Armored Car work
Looking at one of these mostly because it’s the only safari land for the security 9
“Not for concealment”?
I love it.
Got to admit that switching to the old style thumbs down grip to some time to get use to but once mastered it's great especially using it while one handed shooting, now I am use to using thumbs down even target shooting and competition shooting!
Its all I have ever used since being NRA instructor taught and trained in a gun club. First taught one handed shooting then two handed with the support hand. I was told never to use thumbs forward due to the dangers of causing slide stoppages.
When I used to shoot in competition, I started out with a thumbs down grip. A friend convinced me to go thumbs forward and I shot that way for years. I watched a video by Mas where he pointed out that thumbs down is better for retention, so I’ve switched back and, lo and behold, my shooting improved too. I should never have changed.
Its called pistol stress for a reason!
Learn to move and shoot in the dark!
The gear list is great it will save you a lot of $$!
Took me about 8 months to go through with work and a few re-test. Awesome program.
This class will get you hooked on reality based training.
Great course! Jump in I promise it will change the way you look at training!
Merry Christmas!!