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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!

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

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!!

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.

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.

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

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!

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!!