WOWZERS. Good to see you're still around doing what you do James. I religiously watched your videos up until 2012. I disappeared into the North Idaho forest and lived completely off grid until recently. Glad to be back. Crazy that I'm watching this on a Google Machine phone now. Amazing what technology has done in 8 years.
@@nicks9541 "Shotguns are useless defense weapons." Says every man who has never seen the aftermath of a person who has taken 2 rounds of either 00 buck or slug to the chest at fighting distance! It's quite a mess and an extremely devastating use of force! Not knocking rifles or pistols but shotguns are not to be dismissed.
@@ronwilliams329 i still think a good .22lr will fuck somebody up at 7-15 yard 25 rounds no recoil and cci stingers ive shot a shit ton with zero malfunctions out of a marlin 795 a smith & wesson 15-22 a ruger 10-22 a glock 22 handgun a walther handgun...zero...the bricks all have duds thats why you get 500 rounds for price of 100 of the cci...i sitll pay it its worth imo
Same here. I've taken this class twice and Advanced Fighting Shotgun once. They were the some of the hardest classes I've taken but absolutely worth it. The class gives you even more respect for that hungry SOB. Yeager mentions you should use brass rimmed birdshot shells. Take note of this little comment. When the chambers get absolutely filthy, the aluminum rims will have you mortoring your pump or kickstarting your semi-auto to get it going again.
If there is anything more fun than a combat shotgun class, I would like to try it! M2 destroyed my shoulder after 100 rounds, but what the hell, I have another shoulder!
Love this guy... just straight up to the point, informative, professional with being stern. Just got my first shotty and just listening to this taught me alot.
I Love me a shotgun class! I took my SOE belt, Condor dump pouch(for holding shells), rain jacket(as it rains every time I take a class lol), and my Mossberg 930 JM Pro Tactical to my first one in my neck of the woods. Soooo much fun!
Another lovely vid cheers, and very much enjoyed your use of "easy peezy lemon squeezy" not heard that used in a while. Again thank you and all the best.
The benelli optima specific load from Fiocchi I have found to be decent training/practice loads for autoloaders They run reliably in my chopped Auto 5 they'll probably run in most semis
I live in Chattanooga and I think a trip to Camden would not only be fun but a great investment. I protect my home with two weapons. A 12 gauge pump and the 9mm pistol. I just checked out your website and I really wouldn't mind taking both courses, fighting shotgun and fighting pistol
I have an old Ruger SR9, love the pistol, but Ruger doesn't make them anymore and it's getting to the point where it needs a new barrel. Is there a pistol out there in 9mm that is affordable, but I can expect to be able to get replacement parts 5-10 years down the road?
I know it's been awhile, but this answer is also for other people if they are curious as well. I took the class. Everyone had a 18" gun. Several people had backup guns just in case. One of those guys broke the stock on his main shotgun. He finished the class with a double barrel turkey gun. I don't know the exact length, but it was long. So the class can be done with any shotgun that actually works.
Serious question. If all I have as far as shotguns go is a Maverick 88 and a Savage Stephens 320 security would one of the two be good enough to use as a fighting shotgun or do I need to invest in something like a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870?
@@hikikomi I’m right there with you man. I sold my 500 or traded it rather for 1,000 rounds of .45acp during 2020. This is my second 88. The first one I regretfully sold and wish I wouldn’t have. I put that thing through some serious abuse growing up and back then my idea of cleaning a gun was the water hose and some wd40 😂
A couple years ago, I took a 4 1/2 day (job related) fighting shotgun class using a pump and an autoloader. It was a great course, but man, was my shoulder/pectoral region colorful. 😖 I'd do it again in a minute. There's not a domestic situation that can't be solved with the assistance of a 12 ga. shotgun. 👍
Mr. Yeager before buying a shotgun, I've had my sights set on a remington 870, Are the new freedom group manufactured 870's just as good as the old ones ?
The Japanese have a wonderful concept - junanshin - じゅなんしん - which is sometimes defined as “beginner’s mind,” but which I like to teach as simply an open and empty mind. Keep what you know to yourself, open your mind to the teacher, even if at the time you think it is hogwash or stupid; simply put those judgments aside. As Yeager said, save your judgments for the end. My sensei would not care one bit if you had multiple black belts in multiple systems; he is teaching his system. What you do with it after the class(es) is up to you, but if you are there to learn, learn.
I just stumbled across your channel and you are a funny ass guy man.. speaking of shotguns.. I just came across a Chiappa M6 shotgun/rifle combo with the X-Caliber bore attachments and it's peaked my interest to say the least... Do you have any experience with one or possibly heard of it? If so.. any advice as to if you think its worth the buy?
I scored a case of the wolf 00 last april. Had 5 light primer strikes outta that case, all though an 870 Funny thing is, all 5 fired in a cheap ass break action single shot. No idea on the slugs.
@@TacticalResponseCrew I did follow your advice and got a Surefire! But the flash light is attached to a Magpul Forend by a BCM Mount with plenty of Loctite.
Fighting shotgun is absolutely the most fun you can have in a 2 day class. You need it in your life. And you will find out all kinds of info about your set up. Like if your stock will rattle itself loose, or if that single point sling mount cuts your hand up when shooting off hand. TAKE THIS CLASS
I've been focused on pistol and rifle. Since you've added fighting shotgun I've been very intrigued. I need to get some scattergun training, only practiced. I really want to find a "fighting revolver" class too just to train with my brace of heavy bbl s&ws and bug under competent instructors. A multi day class of shotguns, lever guns and revolvers (machine pistols? the 70s& 80s classics) called "hungry whores" would be great lol.
Of all the things on the table worth talking about you skip right over the afghan blanket, for shame lol. was so waiting for a "look at this sick ass piece of kit my wife/whoever made for me, bet you suckers are jelly now"
@@troypattillo8316 I had one and got rid of it sure it's cool, and it's in the movies, but the class, like James says it's a reloading class and that thing sucks to reload and that's when you are on a square range when you add stress ..... you will get all your questions answered when you take the class
James. Think its almost time for another line in the sand video. Its getting real out there. Im sure you've been advised against that though. Nice to see you back.
You don’t need one of these badass shotgun rigs buuut after I show you this one you’re gonna want the fuck out one. I almost shit went he did the when you’re done you just “boop” I was like get the fuck out.
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RIP YEAGER. you're truly missed.
Finding myself going back and binge watching James' videos again....
“This belt from baby gap doesn’t work so well” 😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀 7:07-7:10
I've trained at a few joints and these guys genuinely care about their students. HIGHLY recommended
That backdrop is badass brother!!!!
WOWZERS. Good to see you're still around doing what you do James. I religiously watched your videos up until 2012. I disappeared into the North Idaho forest and lived completely off grid until recently. Glad to be back. Crazy that I'm watching this on a Google Machine phone now. Amazing what technology has done in 8 years.
Wow this is cool. You were totally off grid for that long? Incredible. I live in Idaho as well
Glad to see you’re still teaching shotgun fighting, too many people see them as obsolete.
@Dogman tossed my salad Like Clint Smith said, “Handguns put holes in people, rifles put holes through people, shotguns blow chunks off people”
@@nicks9541 "Shotguns are useless defense weapons." Says every man who has never seen the aftermath of a person who has taken 2 rounds of either 00 buck or slug to the chest at fighting distance! It's quite a mess and an extremely devastating use of force! Not knocking rifles or pistols but shotguns are not to be dismissed.
As someone who lives in ny state this is my only option for home defense. Pump and semi shotguns.
@@ronwilliams329 whos ever said that?
@@ronwilliams329 i still think a good .22lr will fuck somebody up at 7-15 yard 25 rounds no recoil and cci stingers ive shot a shit ton with zero malfunctions out of a marlin 795 a smith & wesson 15-22 a ruger 10-22 a glock 22 handgun a walther handgun...zero...the bricks all have duds thats why you get 500 rounds for price of 100 of the cci...i sitll pay it its worth imo
I have taken this class a couple of times and James is right it's a hoot!!
Same man, I've taken it twice and it's my favorite.
Same here. I've taken this class twice and Advanced Fighting Shotgun once. They were the some of the hardest classes I've taken but absolutely worth it. The class gives you even more respect for that hungry SOB. Yeager mentions you should use brass rimmed birdshot shells. Take note of this little comment. When the chambers get absolutely filthy, the aluminum rims will have you mortoring your pump or kickstarting your semi-auto to get it going again.
Took it last year in Texas.....Great class and fun. You will learn a lot!
Fighting Shotgun was probably the most fun class I've ever taken. Learned so much and had a blast shooting steel for two days.
What shotgun did you run? Just curious. 👍
@@fukcg00gle95 Mossberg 590.
If there is anything more fun than a combat shotgun class, I would like to try it! M2 destroyed my shoulder after 100 rounds, but what the hell, I have another shoulder!
I didn’t realize how badly I needed Fighting Shotgun until I took Fighting Shotgun. Keep coming to Bastrop, please!
Thanks James. God bless you brother.
I love that backdrop. Thank you for the gear list!
Hope you're all good my man. been watching you for years now. Enjoy your videos as always..
Love this guy... just straight up to the point, informative, professional with being stern. Just got my first shotty and just listening to this taught me alot.
Imagine what you can learn in a class!
I hope this helps people realize how accessible good training really is. Thanks James!
you still have a youtube channel ... great i had not seen a video of yours in years ... congrats!
They axed my one with 340,000 subscribers.
Love the back drop, James!
Fighting Shotgun is on my Tactical response to do list.
I took this class in December 2020, and it was a BLAST! Thank you!
so glad with all the shotgun love, it's what got me into this channel so so so long ago.
We have the only 5 day shotgun class probably in the world. Next one begins Saturday morning,
I Love me a shotgun class! I took my SOE belt, Condor dump pouch(for holding shells), rain jacket(as it rains every time I take a class lol), and my Mossberg 930 JM Pro Tactical to my first one in my neck of the woods. Soooo much fun!
James I wish you the best in regards to your health.
Thank you
Both of my 870's shoot exceptionally well, after this class they are my go to gun. The most fun you can have and learn a ton of info.
Another lovely vid cheers, and very much enjoyed your use of "easy peezy lemon squeezy" not heard that used in a while. Again thank you and all the best.
Miss you bro
Several times during fighting rifle I glued my jeans to my knees with my blood.
Knee pads are a great addition to your training gear.
thank you
What a legacy that lives on, to continue to save lives. Rest In Power James 🫡
The way of the shot gun was awesome.
Thanks james
Would you accept a Keltec KSG or Tavor 12 at the class?
7:00 “Belt from baby Gap” had me scream laughing in the shower.
I learned a lot from Yeager
Light loads with semi , alot trouble saved just abide by not going under stated dram equivalent that a particular boomstick don't reliably run
The benelli optima specific load from Fiocchi I have found to be decent training/practice loads for autoloaders
They run reliably in my chopped Auto 5 they'll probably run in most semis
I live in Chattanooga and I think a trip to Camden would not only be fun but a great investment. I protect my home with two weapons. A 12 gauge pump and the 9mm pistol. I just checked out your website and I really wouldn't mind taking both courses, fighting shotgun and fighting pistol
Fighting Pistol FIRST and you will LOVE it. 4hours 15 minutes from Chattanooga.
This shotgun class sounds great. Never been much for shotguns but due to the ammo shortage dusted off my old scatter gun to get more range time.
I miss you man
Fighting Shotgun is an awesome class. One of my favorite training classes I've ever taken.
I have an old Ruger SR9, love the pistol, but Ruger doesn't make them anymore and it's getting to the point where it needs a new barrel. Is there a pistol out there in 9mm that is affordable, but I can expect to be able to get replacement parts 5-10 years down the road?
Been watching forever better late than never, finally subscribed excellent channel
Do you need a shorter barrel shotgun to take this? Mine is 28 inches.
I know it's been awhile, but this answer is also for other people if they are curious as well. I took the class. Everyone had a 18" gun. Several people had backup guns just in case. One of those guys broke the stock on his main shotgun. He finished the class with a double barrel turkey gun. I don't know the exact length, but it was long. So the class can be done with any shotgun that actually works.
James has left us, but his excellent content remains relevant.
Yager, i'm from Brazil. Tks, for your vídeos learning very their.💥🔫
If you attend any class in life, forget what you thought you knew and leave it at the door. Humble yourself, you might just learn something.
4 out of 5 dentists recommended the Mossberg Shockwave.
The 5th one says that you have ZERO training.
colt
bushmaster
olympic arms
dpms
Weren't those the only AR manufacturers back in the day?
Hell of a fun class !
Serious question. If all I have as far as shotguns go is a Maverick 88 and a Savage Stephens 320 security would one of the two be good enough to use as a fighting shotgun or do I need to invest in something like a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870?
Bring them to class.
Man I love my R870 and 590 Mosse but I prefer my cheap budget 88.
@@hikikomi I’m right there with you man. I sold my 500 or traded it rather for 1,000 rounds of .45acp during 2020. This is my second 88. The first one I regretfully sold and wish I wouldn’t have. I put that thing through some serious abuse growing up and back then my idea of cleaning a gun was the water hose and some wd40 😂
Ok, definitely thinking about attending! I’ve very little idea what I’m really doing with a shotgun, and could use some good training.
I'd love to
A couple years ago, I took a 4 1/2 day (job related) fighting shotgun class using a pump and an autoloader. It was a great course, but man, was my shoulder/pectoral region colorful. 😖 I'd do it again in a minute.
There's not a domestic situation that can't be solved with the assistance of a 12 ga. shotgun. 👍
You did it WRONG.
so for single point sling on a pump shotgun what kind of sling mount do you recomend????
None.
@@TacticalResponseCrew 😂
Beretta 1301. Eats anything. New gen fixes all old gen issues. 100% reliable.
NOT true. Great gun but not true.
Is "target load" the same as birdshot? Would it work for training?
Yep
Mr. Yeager before buying a shotgun, I've had my sights set on a remington 870, Are the new freedom group manufactured 870's just as good as the old ones ?
Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt, & DPMS...I too am very old lol
Have a colt.
The Japanese have a wonderful concept - junanshin - じゅなんしん - which is sometimes defined as “beginner’s mind,” but which I like to teach as simply an open and empty mind. Keep what you know to yourself, open your mind to the teacher, even if at the time you think it is hogwash or stupid; simply put those judgments aside. As Yeager said, save your judgments for the end. My sensei would not care one bit if you had multiple black belts in multiple systems; he is teaching his system. What you do with it after the class(es) is up to you, but if you are there to learn, learn.
M my an, get outta here. I’m a 14th degree black belt with a bow staff.
@@brucedavidson5400 14th Degree black belt? LOL. Shirley, you jest.
@@surfingonmars8979 - I’m the first one.
@@brucedavidson5400 on what planet?
When are some of your upcoming shotgun classes. Thank you in advance
Check our schedule linked below every video.
Hope you add another later in 2021, can't make the February class.
We are a full time training company. There are several a year.
What type shells you use in the class??
Great video!
1 oz at 1300+ FPS is the minimum for my Remington V3 to cycle.
Great Video.
I love you James
What Happened To James ???
I just stumbled across your channel and you are a funny ass guy man.. speaking of shotguns.. I just came across a Chiappa M6 shotgun/rifle combo with the X-Caliber bore attachments and it's peaked my interest to say the least... Do you have any experience with one or possibly heard of it? If so.. any advice as to if you think its worth the buy?
These guys are self defense focused not survival focused
What's your opinion of the KSG for a fighting shotgun? Does the unusual design make the class less relevant?
JUNK
@@TacticalResponseCrew how about the Tavor 12 gauge?
@@areekalaanJunk! Get you a pump gun!
James do you like the Winchester Defender 1300 shot gun?
J.U.N.K.
@@TacticalResponseCrew copy that. Thanks for your input.
Think I've taken Fighting Shotgun 3, maybe 4 times. You'll learn and it's fun as hell.
Sick fuck.
Thoughts on the streamlight TL Racker as a alternative to the surefire forend?
I only trust my life to Surefire
I like mine Robert, but I'm no expert.
I lose any more weight might need that baby gap belt lol
Bro you almost to 100k let's get you their
How do you attach that single point sling to that tac14 with brace on it?
Wrapped around the tube.
Have you had any luck with the wolf buckshot and slugs?
I scored a case of the wolf 00 last april. Had 5 light primer strikes outta that case, all though an 870
Funny thing is, all 5 fired in a cheap ass break action single shot.
No idea on the slugs.
They work fine. I prefer standard loading.
Is there an order you should take the classes in?
Fighting Pistol FIRST
Or don't bring a lunch, if you win on the dueling tree before lunch, Tim will give you his chili cheese Fritos😂. Unless you do it with a Mossberg.
Oooo that SOE pouch is nice. Thanks for making me aware of that
I need to take fighting shotgun soon... everyone loves that class!
What were those flash light front ends on those shotguns ?
Surefire
I recognized that one. There was one that looked different. I will have to rewatch it to name the Shotgun it was on.
The shotgun at 8:55. I have no clue what that Forend + Light combo is. But I would like to know.
Get a SUREFIRE
@@TacticalResponseCrew I did follow your advice and got a Surefire! But the flash light is attached to a Magpul Forend by a BCM Mount with plenty of Loctite.
Link on the ammo carrier?
Look under the video.
I remember when you would see a shotgun on a rack in a students truck at school. My how times have changed.
300 rds of 12ga, do people get sore?
No if they follow the training.
Mossberg 500? Or just the 590 from mossberg
Not much of a difference.
Even Maverick 88 is good, but 500/590 is a good purchase. If you find a 590a1 locally, you should get it if you have the chance.
5gal bucket for....ammo? Seat during breaks?
That is correct.
Is a 20 gauge shotgun okay for the class?
Run a 12ga if ya got it.
Right now the only 12 gauge guns I have are double-barreled. But I have two 20 gauge pumps.
@@daveh7720 They have rentals also, call the shop for details.
Yes, 20 is fine.
Joe - He should train with the gun he will be using.
😂.Baby gap, fuckin hilarious
His voice sounds different. Like someone recovering from a Stroke.
He had ALS
Hell hath no fury like a shotgunner scorned!
What type of glue do you recommend to secure the soft Velcro to the shotgun?
Buy the sticky backed kind and slap it on.
Fighting shotgun is absolutely the most fun you can have in a 2 day class. You need it in your life. And you will find out all kinds of info about your set up. Like if your stock will rattle itself loose, or if that single point sling mount cuts your hand up when shooting off hand. TAKE THIS CLASS
I've been focused on pistol and rifle. Since you've added fighting shotgun I've been very intrigued. I need to get some scattergun training, only practiced. I really want to find a "fighting revolver" class too just to train with my brace of heavy bbl s&ws and bug under competent instructors. A multi day class of shotguns, lever guns and revolvers (machine pistols? the 70s& 80s classics) called "hungry whores" would be great lol.
I added Fighting Shotgun in 1996.
Of all the things on the table worth talking about you skip right over the afghan blanket, for shame lol. was so waiting for a "look at this sick ass piece of kit my wife/whoever made for me, bet you suckers are jelly now"
Would KSG be acceptable?
take it but beware you will probably want to get rid of it afterwards
@@dring83 how so? I currently have around 400 rounds through it. Seems to run fine. It is a bit heavy though.
@@troypattillo8316 I had one and got rid of it sure it's cool, and it's in the movies, but the class, like James says it's a reloading class and that thing sucks to reload and that's when you are on a square range when you add stress ..... you will get all your questions answered when you take the class
KSG is shit
James. Think its almost time for another line in the sand video. Its getting real out there. Im sure you've been advised against that though. Nice to see you back.
Do it then.
@@TacticalResponseCrew i have no audience. Nor do i want one. Not my place.
Why is this community guidelines banner showing up? Anyone else seeing this is it new?
I just saw this video as a suggestion. UA-cam unsubscribed to me from your channel.
damn...
You don’t need one of these badass shotgun rigs buuut after I show you this one you’re gonna want the fuck out one. I almost shit went he did the when you’re done you just “boop” I was like get the fuck out.