Lena, just wanted to thank you. I’m going into my 19th year of carrying a pistol, and every year I just barely pass our annual qualifications course. I stumbled across your videos and binge watched them over and over again every day for about a week. Went to the range today and I was a totally different shooter. I landed every round I shot from the 25 in the center mass. I use to always throw them low left from that distance, even missing the target completely sometimes. I’ve worked with several Firearms Instructors throughout the years, and what they tried correcting me on never really clicked. The way you explain things just makes sense to me. It’s like a light bulb went off for me. You’re an excellent teacher. Thanks again.
That was a huge amount of concise, easy-to-digest and well-rounded information. All delivered in about one-tenth the time of the average pistol 101 course. You Miculeks are somethin' else!
Agreed! I see it as an AWESOME thing that this tradition and skill-set is being passed on generation to generation. My great grandfather taught my grandfather who taught my father who taught me and now im teaching my kids. Its humbling being a teacher after learning. Times change and we adapt to them and im thankful that we're in a time where theres sooo much information available and for free for that matter from professional shooters and instructors.
Absolutely! It is taking things for granted that makes you unsafe on the range. Not all gun faux pas are dramatic, like sweeping the room while talking. Mine are usually from being tired or inattentive to detail and training because I am thinking too far ahead.
Lena is a great teacher with sound advice and a calm informative Style. Plus she's one of the best Shooters in the world so you can't ask for a better instructor.
Love how she NEVER swept the camera plane when she was moving around showing the grip. She always lowered the barrel while turning. Just safety muscle memory.
I have been watching this channel for years and I think that pile has stayed the same. It is puzzling! If I had to guess, it is complimentary ammo that either isn't used due to odd calibers or just limited quantity or they just have a favorite personal brand. When you go to a match you better be using the gun and ammo of your sponsors! This stuff isn't cheap. On a regular basis, they fire up my ammo allowance for a month! No different than going to an auto shop and seeing all those belts and hoses hanging there year after year.
@@Shep01 Italy has pretty good gun laws but access to ranges is sometime iffy. Gotta subscribe to it (120€ yearly, + inflation) then you pay each time you go(understandably so, renting the lane and pay for ammo and cleanup and target replacement) and then you pay for each course whenever there is one. Also, the closest range from me is not very welcoming. Went there several time to shoot some 7.5 J pistol and honestly it felt like I was annoying them by just being there and asking for a lane. Overall, pricing is understandable, but forking 200-300 € for basic manipulation...
I'm confused. UA-cam is free here, and is free everywhere else. As far as hands on lessons here in the states, I'd doubt any credible places that'd do them for free.
Gabriele Magnabosco that’s crazy. In slovakia where I live I have our club range about 6 km far, club membership is 35 €/year. According Slovak laws it’s mandatory membership to be able to have long semiautomatic firearm (no waiting period). No need to become gun club member for own and carry short firearm or for hunters. Once you are club member, no other fees apply. And since I reload (also for rifle) I don’t have to pay crazy ammo prices on the shelf. On the other hand, becoming club member has huge advantage too for other reasons - lot of great and experienced guys will teach you with proper firearm manipulation and shooting techniques and for free!
A fellow female firearms instructor here and I've watched about 20 videos tonight trying to find a REALLY GREAT video to share for my clients and I just want to say that this video is perfect. Your content is great, accurate, informative, funny and engaging. Great job. :)
I’ve been doing 30 minute new shooter sessions with my 12 year old daughter. I might have her watch this with me during our next session and then do 10 minutes of dry practice
Nope. Husbands should never teach their spouses how to shoot. Send them to the school of their choice, and if they are taught everything that you know, they will feel like they learned it on their own. I've seen it so many times, where someone else that teaches/trains the same way as I do, and even uses the same words, can actually get them to listen. Same way for friends spouses, I can teach them the same thing as their husbands, but they listen to me. Don't try to understand, just live with it.
@@johnthompson9625 why you think this is so? Sounds like trust issues, or doesn't have much confidence in their partner. Perhaps a good litmus test for single men!
@@southerncharity7928 I've been training for over 25 years, and I've seen it 100's of times. It's not a trust issue, because they trust the husband to work, help with the kids, do everything else,... just not teach them anything. I've seen it in cooking, Sunday school, sports, DRIVING, and a broad spectrum of other things. You can be 'trusted', but still not be thought of as capable of teaching. Happens both ways, but I've seen it in spades when it comes to firearms.
Thank you. My first Training Class is in a week. December 9, 2023. Just bought a 9mm for personal protection. Im 66, recently retired. Here in Southern Arizona its getting real. Buying a long gun next.
This video is just what I needed to watch. I just bought a new gun and I'm heading to the range for the first time tomorrow for a beginner lesson. This young lady is an excellent teacher!
This is the most valuable video I've come across yet! The skills taught here may seem elementary but I can guarantee everyone (new shooters and experienced) will learn something here. Excellent video and so relevant, thank you!!
My reaction time hitting the play button for this video is almost as fast as Lena's reaction time shooting a gun..Well maybe not, but it's still damn fast.
Where was Lena 30 years ago when I was forming all my bad habits? Oh, that’s right - she wasn’t born yet! This is a great lesson for beginners and experienced shooters who are trying to overcome bad habits. The previous video where Lena & Jerry appeared together and spoke at length about presenting the gun, acquiring the sights, without staring at the target helped me a lot. I remember Jerry speaking on TV about speed shooting and bringing his gun up, then “cleaning up the sight picture”. I didn’t understand what he meant until he & Lena talked about not staring at the target first. There was a lightbulb moment...
my dominant eye got hammered a while back ( I was looking at a vehicle that got blown up ) and failed so I decided to go all in and switch hands. fortunately my right hand didn't pass its bad habits to my left. so you can switch hands and get a clean slate.
I love this video...I am just starting to teach my 11 yr old girl to shoot and learning gun safety and basics. This young lady teaching is doing such a great job, cute as a button, and I can see my daughter would relate to her much more than listening a guy. Thank you for this vid.
Great video for an "elderly", ol' gun owner. Been out of the bang bang world for awhile and am back in. You refreshed me in a concise, deliberate and fully understandable manner. I sat in my recliner, weapon in hand, and practiced along with your presentation. Thank you !
Bought my first gun and am learning and practicing proper range edict before I arrive at the range. It’s been years since I fired a gun so I’m starting from scratch again. I’m hoping it’s like riding a bike.
This is really great! Everyone should watch this. New and experienced shooters alike. Even experienced shooters can learn from this on how to explain certain concepts. She explains it so well!
Thanks Lena! Another great video. I've been doing drills at home but this video is the best. I was going to head to the range tomorrow but now I'm going to take the week to run these drills like crazy.
Reminder, as an avid martial artist, I have found that if you practice, practice as if it is real. So, you present the firearm, sight up to the target, finger on the trigger. Because when adrenaline hits and there is a target present, EVERYONE defaults to their muscle memory. You do not need to add a second because you aren't on the trigger. That's a second longer than we all would want for the target to be present. Get some fake rounds in caliber for your firearm and practice the pickup movement and go all the way through having pulled the trigger how ever many times. I like once. Have the best muscle memory for when it's time to present the firearm. Have a high calibur type of safety practices. Be without live ammo in the room you practice. Double and triple check the emptiness of the firearm. Try it out, own it for you. Be a master of it. Let you fuse with your protective measures in such a way that you do not have to think about it. A second too long on coming back to the trigger to pull it, can have very sad results. Don't even want to think about that.
As a leftie who shoots a 1911 I use my trigger finger to drop my mag. When I do it that way i do not have to move my grip at all and the mag release is right there. I would encourage any one rightie to put an ambi mag release on their gun and try dropping the mag with their trigger finger. Great video even for an old shooter like me.
Thank you Dan. I notice I have time to use my trigger finger to hit the magazine release with my trigger finger as I use my support hand to grab another magazine. I don't think the support hand should take the time to do anything else.
I must be missing something here, or my CZ Shadow is different? My mag release is on the left and I use my right thumb (I'm right handed) while left hand is reaching for new mag. I'm def no expert but that seems better than turning the gun or whatever. Is my release in an unusual spot? I've had a fair bit of experience with other guns but I can't remember if they were different.
@@kirkc9643 No, generally semi-auto handguns have the mag release situated on the left side, behind the trigger and in front of the grip, unless it is gun that has ambidextrous release or is specifically a left handed model/configuration.
@@One000Suns So that is the same as my CZ. Why wouldn't a right handed person then just use their right thumb, instead of long it the way shown in the video?
Just got my LTC and after watching this, I was clearly not ready for the range. This filled in the gaps. I’m a visual learner and this helped tremendously. Thanks!
Thank you for these amazing lessons. I would be helpful if you could zoom when demonstrating key concepts and using slow motion would be cool as well. You are a great teacher.
Great video! I enjoyed the lesson and want to share it with my daughters. Lena is an excellent teacher and entertaining at the same time. Two good traits to have. Thanks, Mark
I've only come across you a couple times on UA-cam. I enjoy shooting a whole lot and pride myself on excellent gun handling and shooting habits, but learn lots from you. You, Lena, are quite simply an outstanding instructor. You have an easy going, down to earth, very clear, matter of fact and to the point style. It's a gift and the perfect persona for a firearm instruction. I'll watch your videos anytime. Keep 'em coming as they are excellent!
I think the strong hand thumb mag release is better in doing combat/speed loads because I'm reaching for my spare simultaneously. And when doing a tactical load, it's better because you're holding your spare with your off hand.
This was excellent. I have not gone shooting in a really long time, and recently purchased a couple of pistols because I am thankfully in a state that allows me to do so now. It's nice to get a really solid refresher like this to get me feeling comfortable again. I am planning on going to the range either tonight or tomorrow, and I feel great about getting back in there again after watching this! I am excited to eventually participate in competition!
I consider myself an experienced shooter.. nobody ever told me to put my index finger on the front of the mag. Thank you. I don’t mind learning for improvement or a better experience.
I just bought my first pistol and this was SO helpful! The range is an intimidating place and it’s great to be able to learn so much at home. Thank you!
As a male vet 42 years of age. With tactical experience. I find this to be excellent. And a primary lesson. Well done. Please keep it up. This is a great lesson. This may be my new militia training sequence. Outstanding!
Make sure gun is unloaded.... AND THERE IS NO AMMUNITION AROUND!!! HAHAHA "The Great Wall of Ammo" Great video.... showing this to the GF, much appreciated as I will do the drills too.
Great work , Lena. Don’t forget that newbies don’t necessarily understand what it means to “clear” a gun or how to do it. That would be a great 5 minute video. I would also try to slow down how fast you move your arms - it’s not a competition.
Long comment so please read all the way through... First, excellent video for the newbies! I am a newbie and my wife and I are just getting into this for home defense. This style of drill is just what we needed before we go to the range and just start blasting rounds. It makes sense that the most important thing is to be familiar and comfortable with it first. I have been pushing these drills on my wife daily (sometimes with resistance) and it is working. But I found something today that might be good for a video for the newbie home defense people. The power went out this evening and I had an idea... I got the pistol from its secure place, ensured it was clear and only had dummy rounds available, and handed it to my wife. I handed it to her and encouraged (insisted) that she take it and do the drills in the dark. We spent this next hour picking it up and going through all the motions in complete darkness. Here is what I learned... In the home defense scenario, it is likely that you keep the firearm (whatever it is) in your nightstand. The scenario is that you are awakened by the noise and reach for it in the dark. Simply going through these motions in the dark has made us much more comfortable with a pistol in the house I'm sure will make us more effective on the range as well. Just my two cents. Great job with your videos and keep keeping it real for us normal folks. Thanks.
An entire class in 20mins! Great material. I loved the line "try this at home and make sure there's no ammo around" while she's standing in front of boxes and boxes of ammo. Funny! Thanks Lena! 🤣😂
This is by far the best video that I have seen in years about first time gun handling! Obviously your longtime gun competition experience lead to this very simple but very efficient explanations about how to handle your handgun for the first time !!It works perfectly for me ! Thank you ! God bless!!
Lena you’re a gem. Great video. Every new shooter should watch this. Got a chuckle u saying make sure there’s no ammo around when dry firing with a warehouse of ammo a foot behind you 😊.
I'm a new shooter. Have only been to the range three times. Your video is the textbook preparation everyone needs before hitting the range. It just makes sense. Thank you!
By far one of the best educational videos I’ve seen. I’m a trainer for a major company and this video implements excellent fundamentals. Taking my first cc class in the morning. I feel much better!
@@paullarocca3070 Definitely not the place to comment, and definitely not the place to ask that question. Plenty of information on this platform and I think if you do a little digging you will find what you need.
I respectfuly disagree with you sir. I Thought that this was a decent question. And I did my research and it's been difficult in this time. Lena and Jerry are knowledgeable and I dident think they would mind a question from one of there subscribers
@@paullarocca3070 I don't think that they typically respond to questions on UA-cam that I've noticed but I believe they do on Face Book. Also John Lovell has a series of videos on Gun Belt Rigs. His UA-cam site is the Warrior Poet Society if that helps. All the best.
1:47 "always use both hands" (that gun looks huge in her hands) "John 'War Poet' Lovell" just said we should practice shooting with one hand he must have been watchin' you.
I love the last point she makes " be sure there is no ammo around or in sight" a there is like 50,000 rounds right behind you.🙂 great video for beginners.
I grew up hunting with rifles and shotguns all my life. Recently purchased my first pistol and am hesitant to carry because I am not comfortable with my weapon yet. This video has mentally put me at ease knowing how to gain that comfort. Thanks!
Loved loved loved loved this! New gun owner and learning everything I can. Thank you for the information, and it was fun to watch too!!! Wished I had some of that ammo though...lol.
This was a great video. I really appreciate the female perspective with the training. I have purchased the Barrel Blok products and the G-Sight laser system so that I can dry fire practice at home. The Barrel Blok is perfect for practicing these drills regularly. Thank you so much!
Since you're addressing total beginners I'm not sure you emphasized what 'clear' means enough. No ammo in the gun, in the magazines, on the table or anywhere within reach - and still treat the gun like it's loaded.
Many kids got their glasses cause they watch stuff on their tiny little phone for too long. She got her glasses cause she stares at the front sight for too long. Not all kids are born and raised the same.
I've been shooting for 30 years and I always learn something too. Especially, from a pro like Lena. But I take gun safety super serious at the range. No one has the right to put other people's life in danger at the range. I've had to yell at some people a couple times. Standing there showing their spouse or friends how to shot and all the while they keep slinging the gun around pointing it down the shooting line. It should be totally safe for everyone to go shot.
Just found you and your videos are so informative! Just a suggestion, as you continue, if you wear a light-colored shirt, it will make it much easier to follow the movements of your guns. Here they're kinda disappearing into your shirt. Thanks.
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Just watched this video again you are really a natural born teacher no kidding! I have a friend who wants to come to the range with me next time I go... I sent her this vid I know it'll be a huge blessing for her so she'll feel more confident! TY!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lena My wife is a brand new shooter, I mean BRAND new, she has never even shot a gun yet. We started out with where the barrel should always be pointed, after I showed her what the barrel was. Moved on from there to what all the other parts are called, then basic handling and grip. I left her this morning with the gun, an empty magazine, some snap caps and what to look for on UA-cam. She found you and your videos and I am SOOOO glad she did. I have watched you and your family on various shooting shows and I know she is going to be learning from the best. So I get a picture today at work of her on the bed, the iPad with your video showing, the gun laying there, our dog, and her message was “Practicing”. I Love Her. When I got home from work she showed me the drills you shared in this video and I was VERY impressed. Last night she did not know anything about proper handling and safety. When she showed me the correct way to pick up a pistol from the table and her trigger finger was out and laying straight along the frame, I knew she was paying attention and learning from a pro. She is going to go thru ALL the videos you have links to and is excited to be learning the safe, correct way to enjoy our sport. We will both be going to a formal class at a range soon and even though I have been shooting for a long time I am sure I will be learning something and becoming a better shooter too. Keep up the good work, you are helping those are just learning as well as those of us, like me, with some years of bad habits and practices.
Lena, just wanted to thank you. I’m going into my 19th year of carrying a pistol, and every year I just barely pass our annual qualifications course. I stumbled across your videos and binge watched them over and over again every day for about a week. Went to the range today and I was a totally different shooter. I landed every round I shot from the 25 in the center mass. I use to always throw them low left from that distance, even missing the target completely sometimes. I’ve worked with several Firearms Instructors throughout the years, and what they tried correcting me on never really clicked. The way you explain things just makes sense to me. It’s like a light bulb went off for me. You’re an excellent teacher. Thanks again.
congrats!! thats a great accomplishment
That was a huge amount of concise, easy-to-digest and well-rounded information. All delivered in about one-tenth the time of the average pistol 101 course. You Miculeks are somethin' else!
Did you really need it??
The Miculek family are a real blessing to people like myself getting into handguns. Lena is a great communicator and teacher. Great video!
Well she had a great teacher. Her mom aint bad either.
Agreed! I see it as an AWESOME thing that this tradition and skill-set is being passed on generation to generation. My great grandfather taught my grandfather who taught my father who taught me and now im teaching my kids. Its humbling being a teacher after learning. Times change and we adapt to them and im thankful that we're in a time where theres sooo much information available and for free for that matter from professional shooters and instructors.
agreed!
I’ve been shooting handguns for probably 10 years now and everytime I watch one of these I still learn something
Absolutely! It is taking things for granted that makes you unsafe on the range. Not all gun faux pas are dramatic, like sweeping the room while talking. Mine are usually from being tired or inattentive to detail and training because I am thinking too far ahead.
christopher dean I’ve been shooting 45 years and learn something new each time I watch the Miculek family.
@@claud1961 That is a big thing to keep in mind when operating any type of machine. It's always the monotonous things that can get people hurt.
Agreed.
You look like on medication and you need to change your acting out and fire your image maker....
Absolutely golden material for ALL shooters, taught clearly and concisely, with an emphasis on repetition and muscle memory. Outstanding job.
Lena is a great teacher with sound advice and a calm informative Style. Plus she's one of the best Shooters in the world so you can't ask for a better instructor.
This girl is better than my Army Drill Instructor... and prettier too!
Idk man, if I remember correctly ur drill instructor was pretty hot.
Love how she NEVER swept the camera plane when she was moving around showing the grip. She always lowered the barrel while turning. Just safety muscle memory.
She's a spunkier version of Jerry...didn't know that was possible!
Good genes at work.
Ha! Sure is...father's daughter for sure
And shes cuter! Not that Jerry isn't cute...lol
I was thinking the same way. Her facial features and mannerisms are just like her dad’s lol.
She also routinely out shoots him.
"Make sure there is no ammunition around..." Oh that piles behind lol
I have been watching this channel for years and I think that pile has stayed the same. It is puzzling! If I had to guess, it is complimentary ammo that either isn't used due to odd calibers or just limited quantity or they just have a favorite personal brand. When you go to a match you better be using the gun and ammo of your sponsors! This stuff isn't cheap. On a regular basis, they fire up my ammo allowance for a month! No different than going to an auto shop and seeing all those belts and hoses hanging there year after year.
I guess this must be a recurring theme in this family :-P
Lucas Jacobs
Mother Father daughter all world/national champions.
No ammo in the 180° zone. :P
I think those are decorative empty boxes. Real stuff is under the table.
America (and the world, for that matter) needs more role models like Lena.
I agree, she has a natural teaching talent. I've been shooting longer than she's been alive and she shakes out my bad habits.
A free gun manipulation lesson.
They are 100€ each where I live...
So this video is a lot of bang for your buck :>
seems like it it would be too expensive to get very good. I suspect this is the point.
@@Shep01 Italy has pretty good gun laws but access to ranges is sometime iffy.
Gotta subscribe to it (120€ yearly, + inflation) then you pay each time you go(understandably so, renting the lane and pay for ammo and cleanup and target replacement) and then you pay for each course whenever there is one.
Also, the closest range from me is not very welcoming. Went there several time to shoot some 7.5 J pistol and honestly it felt like I was annoying them by just being there and asking for a lane.
Overall, pricing is understandable, but forking 200-300 € for basic manipulation...
I'm confused. UA-cam is free here, and is free everywhere else. As far as hands on lessons here in the states, I'd doubt any credible places that'd do them for free.
Gabriele Magnabosco that’s crazy. In slovakia where I live I have our club range about 6 km far, club membership is 35 €/year. According Slovak laws it’s mandatory membership to be able to have long semiautomatic firearm (no waiting period). No need to become gun club member for own and carry short firearm or for hunters. Once you are club member, no other fees apply. And since I reload (also for rifle) I don’t have to pay crazy ammo prices on the shelf. On the other hand, becoming club member has huge advantage too for other reasons - lot of great and experienced guys will teach you with proper firearm manipulation and shooting techniques and for free!
A fellow female firearms instructor here and I've watched about 20 videos tonight trying to find a REALLY GREAT video to share for my clients and I just want to say that this video is perfect. Your content is great, accurate, informative, funny and engaging. Great job. :)
I’ve been doing 30 minute new shooter sessions with my 12 year old daughter. I might have her watch this with me during our next session and then do 10 minutes of dry practice
Even if you can't get to the range. 10 minutes of drills a day is always a good practice.
Good idea. This young lady's instruction might connect with your 12 year old daughters and help make your daughter an excellent and safe shooter.
Good dad!!
@@dontneedtoknow5836 Even if you can get to the range, drills are always good.
I don't have a crush on her, and I am certainly not in denial.
and you are not alone.
Pay attention Kamron! ;)
She’d tear your tiny little purple helmet off.
Best comment on UA-cam!
@@spartanx169x +1 on that.
I just sent this video to a friend who just purchased her first firearm. Thank you for all your instructional videos to both of you
I did the same! The person I sent it to is a pretty experienced shooter, but just bought their first gun if there own.
Thank God I found this video. My wife thinks I'm mean for trying to teach this stuff to her. This video might just save her life...and our marriage!
Richard Mobley Sounds like you picked the wrong one buddy.
Same here. My wife has a mental block when I attempt to teach or explain any technical subjects.
Nope. Husbands should never teach their spouses how to shoot. Send them to the school of their choice, and if they are taught everything that you know, they will feel like they learned it on their own.
I've seen it so many times, where someone else that teaches/trains the same way as I do, and even uses the same words, can actually get them to listen. Same way for friends spouses, I can teach them the same thing as their husbands, but they listen to me. Don't try to understand, just live with it.
@@johnthompson9625 why you think this is so? Sounds like trust issues, or doesn't have much confidence in their partner. Perhaps a good litmus test for single men!
@@southerncharity7928 I've been training for over 25 years, and I've seen it 100's of times. It's not a trust issue, because they trust the husband to work, help with the kids, do everything else,... just not teach them anything. I've seen it in cooking, Sunday school, sports, DRIVING, and a broad spectrum of other things. You can be 'trusted', but still not be thought of as capable of teaching.
Happens both ways, but I've seen it in spades when it comes to firearms.
She watches the Kingdom while the King is taking a nap....
Thank you. My first Training Class is in a week. December 9, 2023. Just bought a 9mm for personal protection. Im 66, recently retired. Here in Southern Arizona its getting real. Buying a long gun next.
I heard that Lena taught Jerry everything he knows. lol
Lena, what a great presentation. Appreciate your expertise and humor. Thanks
LOL!!!
*heavy breathing*
"Why are you looking at my daughter like that?"
"I'm not, i'm looking at the ammo."
Awesome!!
Very good LOL
Nice. That's a good one.
This video is just what I needed to watch. I just bought a new gun and I'm heading to the range for the first time tomorrow for a beginner lesson. This young lady is an excellent teacher!
Thank you for this. I'm new owner, and heading into the range is so intimidating. Having these basics down gives me more confidence
I love how you can see bits of her dad poping out and then shwap, she's all original. Lols.
This is the most valuable video I've come across yet! The skills taught here may seem elementary but I can guarantee everyone (new shooters and experienced) will learn something here. Excellent video and so relevant, thank you!!
My reaction time hitting the play button for this video is almost as fast as Lena's reaction time shooting a gun..Well maybe not, but it's still damn fast.
Do the drills in front of a mirror. And of course, don't forget to say "You talkin' to me?" each time.
Where was Lena 30 years ago when I was forming all my bad habits? Oh, that’s right - she wasn’t born yet! This is a great lesson for beginners and experienced shooters who are trying to overcome bad habits. The previous video where Lena & Jerry appeared together and spoke at length about presenting the gun, acquiring the sights, without staring at the target helped me a lot. I remember Jerry speaking on TV about speed shooting and bringing his gun up, then “cleaning up the sight picture”. I didn’t understand what he meant until he & Lena talked about not staring at the target first. There was a lightbulb moment...
my dominant eye got hammered a while back ( I was looking at a vehicle that got blown up ) and failed so I decided to go all in and switch hands. fortunately my right hand didn't pass its bad habits to my left. so you can switch hands and get a clean slate.
I love this video...I am just starting to teach my 11 yr old girl to shoot and learning gun safety and basics. This young lady teaching is doing such a great job, cute as a button, and I can see my daughter would relate to her much more than listening a guy. Thank you for this vid.
Great video for an "elderly", ol' gun owner. Been out of the bang bang world for awhile and am back in. You refreshed me in a concise, deliberate and fully understandable manner. I sat in my recliner, weapon in hand, and practiced along with your presentation. Thank you !
Hope you're doing well sir.
Bought my first gun and am learning and practicing proper range edict before I arrive at the range. It’s been years since I fired a gun so I’m starting from scratch again. I’m hoping it’s like riding a bike.
Chip off the ol' block! Thank you!
In Lena's case it's "blocks". Mom has won multiple championships as well.
This is really great! Everyone should watch this. New and experienced shooters alike. Even experienced shooters can learn from this on how to explain certain concepts. She explains it so well!
Thanks Lena! Another great video. I've been doing drills at home but this video is the best. I was going to head to the range tomorrow but now I'm going to take the week to run these drills like crazy.
Reminder, as an avid martial artist, I have found that if you practice, practice as if it is real. So, you present the firearm, sight up to the target, finger on the trigger. Because when adrenaline hits and there is a target present, EVERYONE defaults to their muscle memory. You do not need to add a second because you aren't on the trigger. That's a second longer than we all would want for the target to be present. Get some fake rounds in caliber for your firearm and practice the pickup movement and go all the way through having pulled the trigger how ever many times. I like once. Have the best muscle memory for when it's time to present the firearm. Have a high calibur type of safety practices. Be without live ammo in the room you practice. Double and triple check the emptiness of the firearm. Try it out, own it for you. Be a master of it. Let you fuse with your protective measures in such a way that you do not have to think about it. A second too long on coming back to the trigger to pull it, can have very sad results. Don't even want to think about that.
As a leftie who shoots a 1911 I use my trigger finger to drop my mag. When I do it that way i do not have to move my grip at all and the mag release is right there. I would encourage any one rightie to put an ambi mag release on their gun and try dropping the mag with their trigger finger. Great video even for an old shooter like me.
Thank you Dan. I notice I have time to use my trigger finger to hit the magazine release with my trigger finger as I use my support hand to grab another magazine. I don't think the support hand should take the time to do anything else.
I must be missing something here, or my CZ Shadow is different? My mag release is on the left and I use my right thumb (I'm right handed) while left hand is reaching for new mag. I'm def no expert but that seems better than turning the gun or whatever. Is my release in an unusual spot? I've had a fair bit of experience with other guns but I can't remember if they were different.
@@kirkc9643 No, generally semi-auto handguns have the mag release situated on the left side, behind the trigger and in front of the grip, unless it is gun that has ambidextrous release or is specifically a left handed model/configuration.
@@One000Suns So that is the same as my CZ. Why wouldn't a right handed person then just use their right thumb, instead of long it the way shown in the video?
Kirk Claybrook some people have short thumbs and can’t reach the release without breaking their grip.
Just got my LTC and after watching this, I was clearly not ready for the range. This filled in the gaps. I’m a visual learner and this helped tremendously. Thanks!
With the millions of new gun owners 2020 has brought us these r great drills, hope they find this channel and learn it right from the start.
oh please... most veteran shooters ignore valuable advice like that. This needs to be mandatory before anyone is allowed to fire their first round!
Thats me and boy am i glad i saw this video first, going to the range later today for the first time on a pistol.
That's me. Just bought my first gun and this video is golden.
Thank you for these amazing lessons. I would be helpful if you could zoom when demonstrating key concepts and using slow motion would be cool as well. You are a great teacher.
Great video! I enjoyed the lesson and want to share it with my daughters. Lena is an excellent teacher and entertaining at the same time. Two good traits to have. Thanks, Mark
I've only come across you a couple times on UA-cam. I enjoy shooting a whole lot and pride myself on excellent gun handling and shooting habits, but learn lots from you. You, Lena, are quite simply an outstanding instructor. You have an easy going, down to earth, very clear, matter of fact and to the point style. It's a gift and the perfect persona for a firearm instruction. I'll watch your videos anytime. Keep 'em coming as they are excellent!
I like to tell folk, when inserting magazines, "'Shove it!' is an instruction, not an insult."
"Shwap!"
I think the strong hand thumb mag release is better in doing combat/speed loads because I'm reaching for my spare simultaneously. And when doing a tactical load, it's better because you're holding your spare with your off hand.
As a novice, this is probably the best video I’ve seen so far. Thank you so much!
This was excellent. I have not gone shooting in a really long time, and recently purchased a couple of pistols because I am thankfully in a state that allows me to do so now. It's nice to get a really solid refresher like this to get me feeling comfortable again. I am planning on going to the range either tonight or tomorrow, and I feel great about getting back in there again after watching this!
I am excited to eventually participate in competition!
I consider myself an experienced shooter.. nobody ever told me to put my index finger on the front of the mag. Thank you. I don’t mind learning for improvement or a better experience.
I just bought my first pistol and this was SO helpful! The range is an intimidating place and it’s great to be able to learn so much at home. Thank you!
As a male vet 42 years of age. With tactical experience. I find this to be excellent. And a primary lesson. Well done. Please keep it up. This is a great lesson. This may be my new militia training sequence. Outstanding!
Make sure gun is unloaded.... AND THERE IS NO AMMUNITION AROUND!!! HAHAHA "The Great Wall of Ammo" Great video.... showing this to the GF, much appreciated as I will do the drills too.
Great work , Lena. Don’t forget that newbies don’t necessarily understand what it means to “clear” a gun or how to do it. That would be a great 5 minute video.
I would also try to slow down how fast you move your arms - it’s not a competition.
@@sunnydeng9263 No. A lot of states don't require courses to buy a gun.
slow becomes smooth, smooth becomes fast!
I'm new to this world of gun ownership. This tutorial is extremely helpful. I learned quite a bit. Thank you for taking the time to share and teach.
Long comment so please read all the way through... First, excellent video for the newbies!
I am a newbie and my wife and I are just getting into this for home defense. This style of drill is just what we needed before we go to the range and just start blasting rounds. It makes sense that the most important thing is to be familiar and comfortable with it first. I have been pushing these drills on my wife daily (sometimes with resistance) and it is working. But I found something today that might be good for a video for the newbie home defense people.
The power went out this evening and I had an idea... I got the pistol from its secure place, ensured it was clear and only had dummy rounds available, and handed it to my wife. I handed it to her and encouraged (insisted) that she take it and do the drills in the dark.
We spent this next hour picking it up and going through all the motions in complete darkness. Here is what I learned...
In the home defense scenario, it is likely that you keep the firearm (whatever it is) in your nightstand. The scenario is that you are awakened by the noise and reach for it in the dark. Simply going through these motions in the dark has made us much more comfortable with a pistol in the house I'm sure will make us more effective on the range as well.
Just my two cents. Great job with your videos and keep keeping it real for us normal folks. Thanks.
An entire class in 20mins! Great material. I loved the line "try this at home and make sure there's no ammo around" while she's standing in front of boxes and boxes of ammo. Funny! Thanks Lena!
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It looks like Olivanders behind her...lol...Awesome...
All those freedom seeds.
Lol took me a couple seconds to get that but, yes, it absolutely does. FORTUNA MAJOR!
"Make sure there is no ammunition around you when you do dry fire practice." Um... don't look behind her. :-)
@vic vapor Just jealous over that wall of ammo. :-)
Thank you for a great tutorial... would you recommend snap caps for dry firing🤔...never to old to learn something new for muscle memory 👍🇺🇸💪🏻😎
This is by far the best video that I have seen in years about first time gun handling! Obviously your longtime gun competition experience lead to this very simple but very efficient explanations about how to handle your handgun for the first time !!It works perfectly for me ! Thank you ! God bless!!
One of the best training video’s I’ve ever seen
Training with wifey poo is gonna be fun when I tell her to make sure to Schwap it
"Wifey poo" barf
@@xenonram Grow up
Lena you’re a gem. Great video. Every new shooter should watch this. Got a chuckle u saying make sure there’s no ammo around when dry firing with a warehouse of ammo a foot behind you 😊.
I'm a new shooter. Have only been to the range three times. Your video is the textbook preparation everyone needs before hitting the range. It just makes sense. Thank you!
Lena, does your Dad have a TikTok page? I joined it and I "won" a pistol and I'm just trying to find out if its legit.
last and most critical step: yell "hay-oooooh! get sum!"
By far one of the best educational videos I’ve seen. I’m a trainer for a major company and this video implements excellent fundamentals. Taking my first cc class in the morning. I feel much better!
Great information. Thank you for sharing.
Your ammo on the shelf is organized about as well as my orphaned Tupperware lids cabinet!
Excellent lesson for noobs. Very well presented and makes a lot of sense, TY
Good to remind us older folk as well.
Excellent tutorial!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience on youtube
All the best
Yiannis (Athens Greece)
Love this gal!!
Im looking to purchase Gun Belt Rig what Brand do you or your father use? Or what is a good one to Buy
@@paullarocca3070 Definitely not the place to comment, and definitely not the place to ask that question. Plenty of information on this platform and I think if you do a little digging you will find what you need.
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I respectfuly disagree with you sir. I Thought that this was a decent question. And I did my research and it's been difficult in this time. Lena and Jerry are knowledgeable and I dident think they would mind a question from one of there subscribers
@@paullarocca3070 I don't think that they typically respond to questions on UA-cam that I've noticed but I believe they do on Face Book. Also John Lovell has a series of videos on Gun Belt Rigs. His UA-cam site is the Warrior Poet Society if that helps. All the best.
Miss Miculek aka The Goddess of Gunfire. Lol. She was shooting better at 5 that I was at 55.
This is an awesome video, not just for new shooters but experienced as well.
Can never drill fundamentals too much.
1:47 "always use both hands"
(that gun looks huge in her hands)
"John 'War Poet' Lovell" just said we should practice shooting with one hand he must have been watchin' you.
What a great teacher she is! She loves what she´s doing and her enthusiasm is catching :-)
Keep up the good work. I refer this video to all of my students. Very best wishes .
I love the last point she makes " be sure there is no ammo around or in sight" a there is like 50,000 rounds right behind you.🙂 great video for beginners.
Excellent video Lena, have you done any similar content for shotguns or lever actions?
I feel so ignorant now. Instead of yelling “loading” during training at the shoot house, I should’ve been yelling “schwapping!”
I grew up hunting with rifles and shotguns all my life. Recently purchased my first pistol and am hesitant to carry because I am not comfortable with my weapon yet. This video has mentally put me at ease knowing how to gain that comfort. Thanks!
I've been shooting for years. I enjoyed your presentation.
Love your video. I lost my upper right extremity in an accident. Can you do a video for one handed shooters please?? Thanks!!
This is a cool chick! Her father must be so damn proud.
Sorry, I have to stop at 4 mins in. Your training includes pointing a gun at another person and drawing lines on your hands. I just lost interest.
Loved loved loved loved this! New gun owner and learning everything I can. Thank you for the information, and it was fun to watch too!!! Wished I had some of that ammo though...lol.
I agree . It would be nice to have that much to play war with targets . Oh well we all can’t be that lucky .
I feel like I should be paying a subscription fee for this. Thank you so much. Very well done. This is nothing short of fantastic, wow!
did jerry get younger and changed his voice? 🤔
This was a great video. I really appreciate the female perspective with the training. I have purchased the Barrel Blok products and the G-Sight laser system so that I can dry fire practice at home. The Barrel Blok is perfect for practicing these drills regularly. Thank you so much!
Since you're addressing total beginners I'm not sure you emphasized what 'clear' means enough. No ammo in the gun, in the magazines, on the table or anywhere within reach - and still treat the gun like it's loaded.
Not a first time gun owner/shooter but I'm a recommending this video to some first timers I personally know. Thanks for the pointers and tips.
Many kids got their glasses cause they watch stuff on their tiny little phone for too long. She got her glasses cause she stares at the front sight for too long. Not all kids are born and raised the same.
I've been shooting for 30 years and I always learn something too. Especially, from a pro like Lena. But I take gun safety super serious at the range. No one has the right to put other people's life in danger at the range. I've had to yell at some people a couple times. Standing there showing their spouse or friends how to shot and all the while they keep slinging the gun around pointing it down the shooting line. It should be totally safe for everyone to go shot.
Last time I was this early everyone was asleep.
Never slept 😬😬
Just found you and your videos are so informative! Just a suggestion, as you continue, if you wear a light-colored shirt, it will make it much easier to follow the movements of your guns. Here they're kinda disappearing into your shirt. Thanks.
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Thank you! I’ve been dying to get to the range to shoot my new gun. I’m a first time hand gun owner and I now know what I need to do before I go!
100 squats for every range safety violation...smoke session for ND's...
Just watched this video again you are really a natural born teacher no kidding! I have a friend who wants to come to the range with me next time I go... I sent her this vid I know it'll be a huge blessing for her so she'll feel more confident! TY!
Anyone reading this from last year: YT let's you change playback speed. Drop to 75%
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lena
My wife is a brand new shooter, I mean BRAND new, she has never even shot a gun yet. We started out with where the barrel should always be pointed, after I showed her what the barrel was. Moved on from there to what all the other parts are called, then basic handling and grip.
I left her this morning with the gun, an empty magazine, some snap caps and what to look for on UA-cam. She found you and your videos and I am SOOOO glad she did. I have watched you and your family on various shooting shows and I know she is going to be learning from the best.
So I get a picture today at work of her on the bed, the iPad with your video showing, the gun laying there, our dog, and her message was “Practicing”. I Love Her. When I got home from work she showed me the drills you shared in this video and I was VERY impressed. Last night she did not know anything about proper handling and safety. When she showed me the correct way to pick up a pistol from the table and her trigger finger was out and laying straight along the frame, I knew she was paying attention and learning from a pro.
She is going to go thru ALL the videos you have links to and is excited to be learning the safe, correct way to enjoy our sport. We will both be going to a formal class at a range soon and even though I have been shooting for a long time I am sure I will be learning something and becoming a better shooter too.
Keep up the good work, you are helping those are just learning as well as those of us, like me, with some years of bad habits and practices.
One of the best instructive videos I have ever seen for the novice or experienced.
You look just like your father. I hope life finds you well.