Good stuff David. The fundamentals of practical shooting have really improved my draws and shooting. I'm a street cop and I shoot weekly and dry fire everyday. In the beginning of my career I sucked at firearms. I'm now a firearms instructor and I really appreciate shooters like yourself who share their knowledge and love of shooting with folks who want to improve. Thank you.
Eddie, I am retired from the job and couldn't help from cracking up when the sergeants had to shame the non shooters, (green slime) where the gun hadn't been out of the holster in who knows how long lol As a life long shooter, I was thrilled to shoot reloads by the bucket (loaded by trusties) at the OCS range at no charge...didn't even have to pick up the brass!
David, The Humblest Marksman , Guiding The Herd, into Greater and most Grand Proficiency, of Self Defense , via projectile armaments. We(I) appreciate every aspect of your Expression, and gained Wisdom and Knowledge , Sir! Reading what I just spoke hurts my brain a bit!🧐🧐🧐🤣 ITS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS! 🤗
Premium advice! David helped me smooth out my draw as I was having problems getting below a 1 second. These tips helped me achieve that goal - you have alike Sir! Standing by for “Shoot like a boss - transition like a pro”.
Finally got out and shot some USPSA for the first time a few weeks ago. I really dig this style of match shooting. Surprisingly, I did alright - just focused on shooting well at a slow pace. There's a lot more to USPSA in regards to strategy for gaming and winning matches, but the fundamentals of addressing multiple targets quickly and accurately is priceless.
I really like the idea of pre-setting your wrists while waiting on the buzzer. I struggle with consistency when going for a fast draw, and this seems like an intuitive thing to try.
Thanks for this great video. Being new to USPSA and competitive shooting in general, this is great stuff. I know I need to work on more dry fire training to help my competitive scores improve.
Very good intro to improving your draw. There are a few steps that can be added for incremental improvement of motor skill. One thing I think is great to help with consistency is to "index" your hand against the front of the handgun slide.
Another excellent video. Very pertinent to self-defense and LEO. Holster work is an area often neglected in LEO training. The recruit is initially trained on how to use it and unless there are truly egregious errors afterward, it's pretty much ignored. Imagine being on a two-way range while dealing with a triple-retention holster and body armor. Now there's stress. Great job dissecting the mechanics and introducing effective drills.
Good timing again Dave. Been working on draws from my GR holster. I've had it a week now and you were right, once it breaks the front sight retention the gun flies out. Thanks again
Very informative vids, everytime i watch u its like im in an actual lecture room, very precise right on target and u are one of few who made it, you could have been a very good educator if you just wanted to, kudos sir and thank you for educating us gun enthusiasts' from Manila Philippines
On the range as I watched this, working on the very things you cover here. It would be of interest to see you cover these principles as they pertain to IDPA since the draw is made from a concealed position. As always, appreciate the context and input of this video.
Constant practice of that technique properly does really improve our speed and accuracy. Like how I did shoot the edge of the coin, hole of the bottle, toothpick ,bottle cap and matchstick by just holding my .45 ACP 1911 pistol with my two fingers.(Lito Valles Practical Self-defense).
Great video, Dave! I look forward to your videos. I've got Stoeger's dvds and your explanation and examples are clearer and better demonstrated. Thanks again!
I find I meet my strong hand out at a 3/4 length extension so it's more like a triangle grip before full extension then sight picture squeeze. Mirror is what I use and it certainly does help in speed and presentation.
@@deucedeuce1572 I need to find the video for you, but there was a great one evaluating video of real world concealed carry engagements. One the single most important factors was a concealed draw. If they see you draw you are very likely to be shot in turn. If you can shield/conceal/delay identification of your draw then your chances of not being shot shoot up. Speed was less of a factor.
@@Matt-sf9ky Would greatly appreciate it if it's not too much trouble. Can never learn too much about protecting yourself, your family and those around you (and most importantly of course... Liberty!).
@@deucedeuce1572 I can't find the exact video, but I believe it came from the channel Active Self Protection. Essentially, they evaluate real world shootings to understand what happened and distill that into lessons on staying alive. So for guns, one of the common themes is that it doesn't matter how fast you are if you try to draw on someone who is alert and observing you with a readied weapon. You have to find a way to distract, deescalate or conceal your draw for any realistic chance of avoiding being shot first or in turn. Graphic content warnings for those videos/channel.
@@Matt-sf9ky I like ASP. Appreciate you looking. I'm sure I'll find it. Am a pro at finding things. He has a lot of videos that talk about drawing (with things like waiting your turn) separately... but would be cool to see a full video specifically about it.
Hello, given the time of this being published and the USPSA rules being updated, I'm guessing the filming itself was earlier in the year? USPSA updates include holster/pouch placement anywhere on belt for all divisions. Happy to be corrected
Great video, very informative. A question on body positioning when engaging multiple targets( say several plates 3 ft apart 10-15) yds away. Should I have the hips squared with the center of the target array or the first target? Thank you
On a 2011, where is your grip regarding the safety (never a problem on my P226 RX Legion)? After the first 300 rounds through my new DWX full size, I seem to like riding the safety, but do you draw and reach for the safety or grab the safety as you reach for the pistol. Thanks, Tony Z
Hi David, another great video! Would you make a video about your Carry Optics rig setup for the new USPSA rules and explain why you have it setup the way you have it. Thank you!
Reloading broken down with/without magwell maybe with some cam glasses footage and speeding up failure drills. An improving one handed and weak handed only shooting would be cool. The barrier shooting (l/r) as requested from 'r6duck' is also interesting, maybe add the vtec shooting with optics if you find it noteworthy.
Great video. Man I appreciate the detailed explanation along with examples. Question: Does the distance your dot is zeroed influence hold overs at competition distances? What zero would you recommend? Also whats going on with that pathetic display of a blatant disreguard for tactical collar discipline? One collar up, on the wrong side of town, somebody might get the wrong idea...
Not really. The most it matters is on close range head shots - the holdover is such you won't miss the headbox entirely but you may be just underneath the A zone. WIth optics guns at close head shots (3-5 yards) don't hold center of A zone but center of upper A perf if you have to have the A's - I just eat charlies on those targets - generally.
@@TheHumbleMarksman ok cool. So like a 10 yd zero vs a 25...neither would be more advantageous? Do you have a personal preference? Man I'm just trying to improve. Any little advice is appreciated.
Love this series! I tend to have a problem aquiring the target correctly when drawing fast with two eyes open (strong eye right). Focus often shift between left and right eye through my sights even whith focus on the target. Any tips would be helpful :)
So dumb question, can you use a handgun with a threaded barrel on it in USPSA, my DR920 came out of the box with that and I intend to use that for USPSA this summer if I can get enough ammo.
Hello humble marksman, you seem very interested in TPC/Ron Avery's techniques and collected their videos which I can't find in youtube, do you still keep Ron's grip techniques and draw stroke videos? Can you share with us?
@@TheHumbleMarksman Indeed there are but these sorts of videos are super helpful. Your video on how to grip a glock was a complete game changer for me. 1000%
Pretty close - isn’t. I don’t say that with a cavalier attitude - if I break safety rules I cannot compete and there are bigger safety issues at play. With how the gun is swinging my hand comes down from about the ejection port onto the grip as it goes by- the slow motion angle I include makes it look worse than it is.
Filmed in December - didn’t have filter on the camera sunlight was weird. White balance couldn’t get right - this was color corrected to the extent I could
Good stuff David. The fundamentals of practical shooting have really improved my draws and shooting. I'm a street cop and I shoot weekly and dry fire everyday. In the beginning of my career I sucked at firearms. I'm now a firearms instructor and I really appreciate shooters like yourself who share their knowledge and love of shooting with folks who want to improve. Thank you.
Eddie, I am retired from the job and couldn't help from cracking up when the sergeants had to shame the non shooters, (green slime) where the gun hadn't been out of the holster in who knows how long lol As a life long shooter, I was thrilled to shoot reloads by the bucket (loaded by trusties) at the OCS range at no charge...didn't even have to pick up the brass!
A tip: watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies recently.
FTP
David, The Humblest Marksman ,
Guiding The Herd, into Greater and most Grand Proficiency, of Self Defense , via projectile armaments.
We(I) appreciate every aspect of your Expression, and gained Wisdom and Knowledge , Sir!
Reading what I just spoke hurts my brain a bit!🧐🧐🧐🤣
ITS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS!
🤗
As a USPSA GM, I feel this is a GREAT video. Solid advice all around! Consider me a new subscriber!!
Premium advice! David helped me smooth out my draw as I was having problems getting below a 1 second. These tips helped me achieve that goal - you have alike Sir! Standing by for “Shoot like a boss - transition like a pro”.
Yes please. I really like this series I’ve picked up a gem from each video so far
Hoping for Concealed Carry quick draw... esp AIWB, but I'm not sure he ever carries AIWB. (Still good info either way though.
I exclusively carry AIWB. My draw isn't quite as sporty from AIWB - cold it's between 1.25 and 1.5 depending on the day.
@@TheHumbleMarksman Still fast.
Finally got out and shot some USPSA for the first time a few weeks ago. I really dig this style of match shooting. Surprisingly, I did alright - just focused on shooting well at a slow pace. There's a lot more to USPSA in regards to strategy for gaming and winning matches, but the fundamentals of addressing multiple targets quickly and accurately is priceless.
Thanks for this video. Early last month USPSA revised some rules. Mag pouches and holster can be forward of the hipbone.
Old video, but I just found it. Thank you, David, for this easy to follow step-by-step instruction
I really like the idea of pre-setting your wrists while waiting on the buzzer. I struggle with consistency when going for a fast draw, and this seems like an intuitive thing to try.
Thanks for this great video. Being new to USPSA and competitive shooting in general, this is great stuff. I know I need to work on more dry fire training to help my competitive scores improve.
I watch a LOT of youtubers about shooting. You are the best.
My consistency is helped by practicing using the timer as demonstrated. Thanks
Thank you for your direct teaching approach ! It is nice to skip all of the filler! You are lightning fast...thank you for taking the time DF
Good stuff David I just adjusted my holster angle, muzzle pointing forward makes since.
Very good intro to improving your draw. There are a few steps that can be added for incremental improvement of motor skill. One thing I think is great to help with consistency is to "index" your hand against the front of the handgun slide.
Nice advice. I've been hovering at around 1.35 but breaking it down into those 2 separate parts is awesome
Another excellent video. Very pertinent to self-defense and LEO.
Holster work is an area often neglected in LEO training. The recruit is initially trained on how to use it and unless there are truly egregious errors afterward, it's pretty much ignored.
Imagine being on a two-way range while dealing with a triple-retention holster and body armor. Now there's stress.
Great job dissecting the mechanics and introducing effective drills.
Good timing again Dave. Been working on draws from my GR holster. I've had it a week now and you were right, once it breaks the front sight retention the gun flies out. Thanks again
As always, picked up some concepts I hadn't thought about. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this, keep them coming. I may never compete but a lot of what you're teaching is transferrable to EDC.
Thanks for this video- my draw is a weak point. Also: target acquisition, transition, accuracy, movement, splits, reloads…
Very informative vids, everytime i watch u its like im in an actual lecture room, very precise right on target and u are one of few who made it, you could have been a very good educator if you just wanted to, kudos sir and thank you for educating us gun enthusiasts' from Manila Philippines
Now I have a new way of training for future matches. Steel challenge for me for now but uspsa is on my list for this year. Thank you.
Thank you David 😊
I'm enjoying watching and learning from your videos, thank you
Dang Doc! That's a quick draw, if in I've ever seen one!!
Really Great Info. Thanks David.
Awesome instructional post
Will give it a shot or hundred, literally.
Thanks again!
I applied this today 😊
Great stuff David ! Thanks !
Great work. Lots of bridges between defensive and competitive use
On the range as I watched this, working on the very things you cover here. It would be of interest to see you cover these principles as they pertain to IDPA since the draw is made from a concealed position. As always, appreciate the context and input of this video.
Constant practice of that technique properly does really improve our speed and accuracy. Like how I did shoot the edge of the coin, hole of the bottle, toothpick ,bottle cap and matchstick by just holding my .45 ACP 1911 pistol with my two fingers.(Lito Valles Practical Self-defense).
Always great content. As a newish practical shooter, your videos and drills are helping a lot.
Great video, Dave! I look forward to your videos. I've got Stoeger's dvds and your explanation and examples are clearer and better demonstrated.
Thanks again!
Glad you like them!
I find I meet my strong hand out at a 3/4 length extension so it's more like a triangle grip before full extension then sight picture squeeze. Mirror is what I use and it certainly does help in speed and presentation.
Tips on IDPA and USPSA are great, please keep those coming. How about shooting from cover and fundamentals doing that? Thank you. 😊
Best practical shooting content on the nets... and keeps getting better!
He’s getting good managing his collar also.
Thanks for the tips.
like the breaking the draw down into two parts
You surprised me that this actually does have some application value for defensive training.
Was hoping for a Concealed Carry fast draw... but still good info.
@@deucedeuce1572 I need to find the video for you, but there was a great one evaluating video of real world concealed carry engagements. One the single most important factors was a concealed draw. If they see you draw you are very likely to be shot in turn. If you can shield/conceal/delay identification of your draw then your chances of not being shot shoot up. Speed was less of a factor.
@@Matt-sf9ky Would greatly appreciate it if it's not too much trouble. Can never learn too much about protecting yourself, your family and those around you (and most importantly of course... Liberty!).
@@deucedeuce1572 I can't find the exact video, but I believe it came from the channel Active Self Protection. Essentially, they evaluate real world shootings to understand what happened and distill that into lessons on staying alive. So for guns, one of the common themes is that it doesn't matter how fast you are if you try to draw on someone who is alert and observing you with a readied weapon. You have to find a way to distract, deescalate or conceal your draw for any realistic chance of avoiding being shot first or in turn. Graphic content warnings for those videos/channel.
@@Matt-sf9ky I like ASP. Appreciate you looking. I'm sure I'll find it. Am a pro at finding things. He has a lot of videos that talk about drawing (with things like waiting your turn) separately... but would be cool to see a full video specifically about it.
Great content, recognized that bay at Dallas Pistol Club! Was there for Rangemaster Tac-Con. Small world, lol.
yeah when I realize that was at my home club and I didn't go I was kind of sad.
Excellent tutorial.
Great lesson video
Thanks for tips things I need to know
10 extra points for dynamic movement in those shoes
USPSA changed the holster rules March 5th, 2021. Mag pouches also.
Yup
Hello, given the time of this being published and the USPSA rules being updated, I'm guessing the filming itself was earlier in the year? USPSA updates include holster/pouch placement anywhere on belt for all divisions. Happy to be corrected
This was filmed in January
Great stuff. keep up the great content
Great stuff. Inspired me to dry fire again. You always put out very informative videos thnx.
Just messaged you about this earlier today...good timing
It took some practice but the “slap draw” has really made my draw much faster.
Awesome stuff!!!
Thanks for the knowledge, HM !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent. How about around the barrier shots, both sides.
Awesome video!!!
Great video, very informative. A question on body positioning when engaging multiple targets( say several plates 3 ft apart 10-15) yds away. Should I have the hips squared with the center of the target array or the first target? Thank you
Rotate them to point from target to target - stance will generally be centered on the array
On a 2011, where is your grip regarding the safety (never a problem on my P226 RX Legion)?
After the first 300 rounds through my new DWX full size, I seem to like riding the safety, but do you draw and reach for the safety or grab the safety as you reach for the pistol.
Thanks,
Tony Z
People should do more statistical analysis of quick draw . It's a great hobby , and if diplomacy fails you can defend yourself.
Thank you for the tips
Thank You for your content..! 🍻🇺🇸
Great tips!
Awesome
Very nice video.
Hi David, another great video! Would you make a video about your Carry Optics rig setup for the new USPSA rules and explain why you have it setup the way you have it. Thank you!
Coming soon
Excellent, thank you!
Reloading broken down with/without magwell maybe with some cam glasses footage and speeding up failure drills.
An improving one handed and weak handed only shooting would be cool. The barrier shooting (l/r) as requested from 'r6duck' is also interesting, maybe add the vtec shooting with optics if you find it noteworthy.
Always great content keep it coming!!
Always good info
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!! I'm ordering a shot timer ASAP...is there a particular brand/model I should pick up?
Pact Club 3, Pocket Pro 2, or AMG lab commander are all good - lab commander is best
@@TheHumbleMarksman Thanks for the follow up!
Super wick content brah 🤙🤙🤙
Claybone, You sound like one local boy=Hawaii
Wish I had my shot timer I clicked so fast! LoL keep making the great content man
Great video. Man I appreciate the detailed explanation along with examples. Question: Does the distance your dot is zeroed influence hold overs at competition distances? What zero would you recommend? Also whats going on with that pathetic display of a blatant disreguard for tactical collar discipline? One collar up, on the wrong side of town, somebody might get the wrong idea...
Not really. The most it matters is on close range head shots - the holdover is such you won't miss the headbox entirely but you may be just underneath the A zone. WIth optics guns at close head shots (3-5 yards) don't hold center of A zone but center of upper A perf if you have to have the A's - I just eat charlies on those targets - generally.
@@TheHumbleMarksman ok cool. So like a 10 yd zero vs a 25...neither would be more advantageous? Do you have a personal preference? Man I'm just trying to improve. Any little advice is appreciated.
Love this series! I tend to have a problem aquiring the target correctly when drawing fast with two eyes open (strong eye right). Focus often shift between left and right eye through my sights even whith focus on the target. Any tips would be helpful :)
Is the scar on the right hand fingers due to the left hand pull back too hard? Do we really need to pull that hard?
awesomeness
Would love to see the same done with realistic carry guns and IWB/OWB holsters in 3 - 5 o’clock positions with REAL street clothes.
Damn good info
Hi Good information!!! Question; which is the Shot Timer model that you recommend? Thanks
Best: AMG lab commander - good - Pact Club 3 timer Ok - Pocket Pro 2
So dumb question, can you use a handgun with a threaded barrel on it in USPSA, my DR920 came out of the box with that and I intend to use that for USPSA this summer if I can get enough ammo.
Yes it’s OK
TLG smiles upon thee.
Your awesome 👌
Im going to be re watching this video a lot. How about mag changes?
Next
I saw your holster is attached to a drop piece that lowers the holster on the belt. What product are u using to achieve this?
Guga Ribas NEO GR holster
It was in the captions under the rig!
At what point does your finger access the trigger
Hello humble marksman, you seem very interested in TPC/Ron Avery's techniques and collected their videos which I can't find in youtube, do you still keep Ron's grip techniques and draw stroke videos? Can you share with us?
The clip you see in this video was all that I clipped.
What kind of ear protection you got on?
Axil GS Extreme
Nice video, thanks! Dallas Pistol Club?
Yup
I miss these fundamental, no frills, helpful videos. Way less shill-esque.
There’s a lot of YT channels homie
@@TheHumbleMarksman Indeed there are but these sorts of videos are super helpful. Your video on how to grip a glock was a complete game changer for me. 1000%
Link for Springer Precision basepads please
shop.springerprecision.com/xd-9-40-25-basepad/
Does your Mantis X work well as a shot timer?
Hows your hand when grabbing the gun? You really grab it with all five fingers or?
🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
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Now show us a surrender "steel challenge" draw.
all this stuff looks really easy until i go to try it for myself
You come pretty close to sweeping your hand with muzzle on the draw
Pretty close - isn’t. I don’t say that with a cavalier attitude - if I break safety rules I cannot compete and there are bigger safety issues at play. With how the gun is swinging my hand comes down from about the ejection port onto the grip as it goes by- the slow motion angle I include makes it look worse than it is.
Free shot timer containss ads. Anyone know of a goond android shot timer that does not contain ads?
👍🏾
why dont you do these boss videos with the apx? it deserves some attention
Because Springfield sponsored the video
@@TheHumbleMarksman lol 😅😅😅. i thought it was because you liked the gun.
Why the color grading so BLUEEEE
Filmed in December - didn’t have filter on the camera sunlight was weird. White balance couldn’t get right - this was color corrected to the extent I could
rearward cant
Less efficient