Thanks for that comment brother. There are a few guys on here that I take their advice when it comes to firearms and firearms training. And you are one of the most influential of the group.🤘
@@DYLANJJK94 2A sellout is at the tippy top of the list of ways I would NOT characterize Mike. He Form 1'd a "fuel filter" can and torture tested it, he notes which AR's have FA cut, he is very willing to call out alphabet boi BS. He does stuff he knows will get demonetized but needs to be out there, and is very much one of the good guys.
@@TROdesignsdefinitely something I’d pay for. Experience isn’t free it’s earned. That dude been through the trenches. His wisdom hits different from Paul at the pistol club
Bill was development group. Absolutely the real deal. Great trainer as well. Tier one guys always seem to be able to teach this stuff really well. The ones who are willing to show themselves anyway.
the only gripe in the video is him saying guns other than glocks dont go into battery, which is a load of bullshit. other than that he made a few very good points i will try out.
@@Tacteyecool im 30, hardly a boomer. but i own a PPQ that has never failed, and so have countless other pistols other than glocks so this guy is just talking bullshit "hardly ever go into battery"
Bill Rapier is a great instructor, I have known and trained with Bill for over 15 years, I still learn valuable lessons every time we are together. Knowledgeable, logical and passionate about training.
I understand what he's trying to say, but in true hyper-vigilance you're actually in such a mental and physical condition that fighting is impossible. You're unable to think, you are unable to handle a weapon or bare hands even. An old-school phrase is actually more applicable "being in Condition Yellow at all times". I think that was Jeff Cooper's wording, of being constantly aware of surroundings and situations without making yourself a complete basket case.
Hypervigilance is also a primary sign of PTSD. So don't go telling your doctor or psychologist that unless you want them to think you have that syndrome.
This was the most eye opening 'fundamentals' video I have seen in years. Please please please more of THIS! A class with Bill is officially now on my bucket list.
Planning on taking a class with Bill sometime in the near future. Ill be rocking my James reeves edition short shorts with American flag patches on both pockets and my lime crocs.
I'm a Kendo student. (Japanese fencing.) Everything you do, is passed down through tradition, and every little thing has a reason. Small forms and habits add up to great presence and effective results. This was truly a great lesson, presented in a way I can apply my martial arts knowledge, training, and discipline, to the use of firearms. Thank you!
Never knew the THREE AMIGOS existed. Also totally agree with his primary philosophy of training as stated on his website - what’s really important in life.
THANK YOU!!! Everyone talks about fundamentals but I have no idea what they actually are. I could tell you what I think they are. I’m an ok shooter, but I would love to have these mythical “fundamentals” laid out in an idiot proof manor.
@@echodelta2172 I like the fact that he teaches all the info fast! He's putting the hand movement, gun movement all out there visually. My only critique is he never covered any type of 'retreat' from his thrusting or forward gun position. While not the thrust of the teaching drill, it's gonna happen, so put that in there. Also, after he has completed his 'circle of attention', his rap, tap, pull routine on the pistol, he could use that as a preamble to switching to his weak hand..... which is gonna happen. Might as well discuss it now. Being able to get off even one or two shots from weakhand position, might save your life.
Bill scares the hell out of me, his movements are all so deliberate and precise. He is most certainly a god fearing ninja assassin and I'm glad he is on our side
As an experienced lifetime shooter myself, this video is an awesome look at tactical fundamentals of shooting a pistol. Excellent instruction by Bill Rapier.
This guy sounds like a good straight forward no bs instructor. A lot of instructors I see on UA-cam lately overcomplicate things and over analyze every tiny movement and break down too much stuff and it’s just too much to remember and too much to think about and you’ll totally forget all of it the second you’re under stress.
I would like to take a class that Bill teaches. The realism he speaks resonates with me instead of the range theatrics I see constantly from UA-cam and Instagram.
My intro to Bill. As white belt at 22 yrs old with active duty peak condition Bill in full mount throwing some "soft" open palm strikes and telling me I need to protect myself. Glad to have grown up training around guys like him
A no nonsense approach to pistol work. Everything Discussed can be trained without firing a single shot. Thank you Bill for the content and thank you James for the video.
This man is a good FOLLOWER and a LEADER! In my experience, the best leaders know how to follow and made their way to leadership positions because they learned a long the way, asked questions, were humble when needed, and had the traits needed to be a good leader.
It is nice to watch this video and find that everything I have been doing is in line with some of the best fighters in the world. Workspace, 3 amigos, grip, stance, mindset, the whole 9.
This is one of the best pistol fundamentals videos I have ever seen. Not just what to do but lots of why, which is what a geek like me needs to make changes.
Great video. I spent 8 years in the US ARMY and training was my favorite part. Learning new things and ways to improve what I'm doing.... from erecting a tent to shooting the MK19.
Right for me, since I'm a southpaw but when I try to fight it like everyone says I should, I get the off to the right 3 amigos effect he was talking about
After 35+ years of shooting a pistol my (Way) About two years ago I retrained myself and my wife to grip differently and its changed the way we shoot and were much more accurate. You can always learn no matter how old you are or how much you think you know. Love your channel. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Fantastic training tips, not just good techniques but good sound logic behind why those techniques. And, always within the framework of the fact that we are training to be in a fight (life or death), and that fight can transition to a hand-to-hand fight in a split second. YES I definitely want to see more of James!
I have seen many combat pistol instruction videos. This is definitely one of the best I have seen. Really good concepts and very well presented. Invaluable lessons in here!
D-9409, AFF-I; circle of awareness is a solid concept with universal applications. Subconscious competency: Clear your mind and use the force! When you are a spectator inside yourself, watching your body perform the fundamentals precisely and unconsciously, the experience becomes surreal.
Thank you TFB for this, very, very much. This is the the best pistol fundamentals I've seen, both live and on video. Top marks gentleman and thank you for sharing the knowledge.
Any time I have the chance to listen to a seal teach me something I’m all ears. I love to learn especially if it’s something that’ll keep me and my family alive
Absolutely incredible video. Explains everything like we’re 5 years old. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just that some people never had the training that he’s had and may not grasp or understand everything that is said.
Funny, that pistol grips he talks about, I came to that same conclusion after years of shooting pistol. Racing to that support hand touch and then clamping the pistol on the push-out changed the way I shoot, and for the better. Great vid!
Simple concepts but I appreciate his delivery. He doesn't just explain what to do, but he includes the "why" behind the actions. Looking forward to the part 2!
Def can’t wait for part 2. The finger placement was very informative. I always feel that I have to have that ball of my finger directly on the dead center of the trigger and have even sacrificed my grip (slightly) to achieve that. I will be doing a ton of practice tonight to see what exactly works best.
I am a very experienced shooter, so I thought the same thing, another pistol fundamentals. After watching the video, along with eating a piece of humble pie, I learned A LOT from this video. Please publish a follow-up video. Thanks in advance.
When he says that you should have the utmost confidence in your system while maintaining a humble attitude toward learning, and being willing to pick up tidbits from another's system because its better than your current one, this should be our attitude toward everything. We should have this attitude when dealing not only with combat or any other technique, but when it comes to faith, philosophy, politics, the things we like to be very smug about. Be confident, be able to defend your system, but also be humble enough to admit when either wrong (or less right) and adapt to a better, more defensible and reliable design.
11:15 It's so incredibly validating to hear that my weirdo trigger hook grip is used by an ex-SEAL. I'm not a great practitioner (yet) but someone at the range "gave me permission" to try that after struggling with grip and recoil control, and instantly I was ten times more comfortable.
All these points are spot on. I survived three deadly encounters w/my issued .38, to include reloading under fire in one case, during my career. LE firearms training in the late ‘60s was mostly bulls eye and didn’t change to combat until about the mid ‘70s, after my second gunfight. I perked up when I heard him say he tugged on the mag b/c that’s something I do as a matter of habit w/my EDC.
I definitely would like more of this. He makes the boring stuff interesting so I imagine the rest of it is must learn also. Part 2 and even a 3 would be great
Tip 4 @11:01 is spot on! I've found that if I start with the tips of the fingers on my support hand to the big knuckles on my dominant hand, THEN wrap that support hand around the grip and the dominant hand fingers I get a MUCH stronger grip than if I were to start with the palm of support hand to the grip void and close the support fingers around the grip. I've not practices enough to make this first nature, but it makes controlling recoil significantly easier.
My father taught me how to fight with a gun and we have trained alot over the years. He is a former airborn ranger 1st of the 75th, but i have just got some stuff the teach him now thank you.
Bill is one of the, if not the, best instructors I've ever had.
Thanks for that comment brother. There are a few guys on here that I take their advice when it comes to firearms and firearms training. And you are one of the most influential of the group.🤘
Ate you the 2A sellout who pissed off The Yankee Marshal ?
@@DYLANJJK94 2A sellout is at the tippy top of the list of ways I would NOT characterize Mike. He Form 1'd a "fuel filter" can and torture tested it, he notes which AR's have FA cut, he is very willing to call out alphabet boi BS. He does stuff he knows will get demonetized but needs to be out there, and is very much one of the good guys.
@Jeff Jeff You dont like hamsters?
@@DYLANJJK94 You look like a Ginger version of an extra chromosome version of Yankee_Marshul; only dumber.
I can't believe we can get this type of information for free. Thanks for sharing!
The internet is awesome
Your attitude is rare brother! Most UA-cam commenters only expect incredible info for free lol, and complain about it!
Shhh
@@TROdesignsdefinitely something I’d pay for. Experience isn’t free it’s earned. That dude been through the trenches. His wisdom hits different from Paul at the pistol club
I like this guy. He *knows* and it shows. He's not tacticooling anything, he's not boasting, he's not mimicking a DI.
its always the ones that haven’t done shit that act like DI’s lol
Bill was development group. Absolutely the real deal. Great trainer as well. Tier one guys always seem to be able to teach this stuff really well. The ones who are willing to show themselves anyway.
@@markwurz8577 that’s because they actually have to figure it out to the depth of it. Their lives depend on their tactical abilities
@@Danny-lr8qs yea I didn’t think that needed to be explained lol. Thanks tho.
Put the second part ASAP this guy is hilarious and totally knowledgeable
Go listen to his episode on Andy Stumpfs Cleared Hot podcast. Seriously hilarious!
Incredibly good fundementals and entertaining.
the only gripe in the video is him saying guns other than glocks dont go into battery, which is a load of bullshit. other than that he made a few very good points i will try out.
@@Genesis23OPB boomer 😂
@@Tacteyecool im 30, hardly a boomer. but i own a PPQ that has never failed, and so have countless other pistols other than glocks so this guy is just talking bullshit "hardly ever go into battery"
Bill Rapier is a great instructor, I have known and trained with Bill for over 15 years, I still learn valuable lessons every time we are together. Knowledgeable, logical and passionate about training.
And he talks about you regarding Sayoc Kali
He’s not training them to shoot he’s training them to fight and kill their attacker. I’m in awe of his efficiency.
"I say that in life, I am hyper-vigilant, not paranoid."
So, so true. A distinction we should all be working on.
I understand what he's trying to say, but in true hyper-vigilance you're actually in such a mental and physical condition that fighting is impossible. You're unable to think, you are unable to handle a weapon or bare hands even. An old-school phrase is actually more applicable "being in Condition Yellow at all times". I think that was Jeff Cooper's wording, of being constantly aware of surroundings and situations without making yourself a complete basket case.
Hypervigilance is also a primary sign of PTSD.
So don't go telling your doctor or psychologist that unless you want them to think you have that syndrome.
I could've used a little forward assist push from James on prom night
This was the most eye opening 'fundamentals' video I have seen in years. Please please please more of THIS! A class with Bill is officially now on my bucket list.
Planning on taking a class with Bill sometime in the near future. Ill be rocking my James reeves edition short shorts with American flag patches on both pockets and my lime crocs.
Transparent short shorts. Make the class uncomfortable.
That won't look TOO....errrr......yeah.
Bringing your gold Yeet Cannon too?
Don't forget to wear a anime t-shirt
He adds so many steps to get a gun ready I picture T-Rex Arms’ jaw dropping awhile watching this…
I'm a Kendo student. (Japanese fencing.) Everything you do, is passed down through tradition, and every little thing has a reason. Small forms and habits add up to great presence and effective results. This was truly a great lesson, presented in a way I can apply my martial arts knowledge, training, and discipline, to the use of firearms. Thank you!
Outstanding! The fundamentals, done fundamentally. Second part ASAP
Please do a part two, this guys whole mindset is exactly what i want in a trainer
Never knew the THREE AMIGOS existed. Also totally agree with his primary philosophy of training as stated on his website - what’s really important in life.
We absolutely need the full version of this.
Sure. Just 99.89 per viewing.
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THANK YOU!!! Everyone talks about fundamentals but I have no idea what they actually are. I could tell you what I think they are. I’m an ok shooter, but I would love to have these mythical “fundamentals” laid out in an idiot proof manor.
@@echodelta2172 I like the fact that he teaches all the info fast! He's putting the hand movement, gun movement all out there visually. My only critique is he never covered any type of 'retreat' from his thrusting or forward gun position. While not the thrust of the teaching drill, it's gonna happen, so put that in there. Also, after he has completed his 'circle of attention', his rap, tap, pull routine on the pistol, he could use that as a preamble to switching to his weak hand..... which is gonna happen. Might as well discuss it now. Being able to get off even one or two shots from weakhand position, might save your life.
Perfect teaching. No ego boosting. Just plain knowledge and skill. Appreciated!
Bill scares the hell out of me, his movements are all so deliberate and precise. He is most certainly a god fearing ninja assassin and I'm glad he is on our side
As an experienced lifetime shooter myself, this video is an awesome look at tactical fundamentals of shooting a pistol. Excellent instruction by Bill Rapier.
This guy sounds like a good straight forward no bs instructor. A lot of instructors I see on UA-cam lately overcomplicate things and over analyze every tiny movement and break down too much stuff and it’s just too much to remember and too much to think about and you’ll totally forget all of it the second you’re under stress.
I would like to take a class that Bill teaches. The realism he speaks resonates with me instead of the range theatrics I see constantly from UA-cam and Instagram.
Cough cough James Yeager cough cough
My intro to Bill. As white belt at 22 yrs old with active duty peak condition Bill in full mount throwing some "soft" open palm strikes and telling me I need to protect myself. Glad to have grown up training around guys like him
This guy is badass, straight to the point, simple, clear
A no nonsense approach to pistol work. Everything Discussed can be trained without firing a single shot. Thank you Bill for the content and thank you James for the video.
Great instructor and content.
I’m anxiously awaiting part 2, 3, 4, etc.
Keep em coming!
Loved watching this. I’ve enjoyed learning more about trigger finger placement in the last year
I'm loving that he is not fixed on any one method. Please do more of these
Love his concepts! He brings a simple, realistic approach to shooting
This man is a good FOLLOWER and a LEADER! In my experience, the best leaders know how to follow and made their way to leadership positions because they learned a long the way, asked questions, were humble when needed, and had the traits needed to be a good leader.
Part 2 please. I’ve watched this 3 dozen times, maybe more.
It is nice to watch this video and find that everything I have been doing is in line with some of the best fighters in the world. Workspace, 3 amigos, grip, stance, mindset, the whole 9.
Excellent James! I can never get enough fundamentals.
Great fundamentals. I thought I was doing it wrong when my left finger went out to the front of the trigger guard. I think it helps mitigate recoil.
This is one of the best pistol fundamentals videos I have ever seen. Not just what to do but lots of why, which is what a geek like me needs to make changes.
Please absolutely add another video this guy is the man.
Great video. I spent 8 years in the US ARMY and training was my favorite part. Learning new things and ways to improve what I'm doing.... from erecting a tent to shooting the MK19.
Unfortunately training is limited for the average Joe.
@@JeepCherokeeful Very true. And the training that is available from prior service members, etc. can be expensive.
Left index finger wrapped around the trigger guard?
Guilty as charged. Best recoil management tip that has worked for me.
Guilty here as well, it's just where my finger naturally fits.
Right for me, since I'm a southpaw but when I try to fight it like everyone says I should, I get the off to the right 3 amigos effect he was talking about
"leave positive comments for this video." James says next to the hole.
This
Is
Y-O-U-T-U-B-E!
Sparta!!
Fundamentals are the foundation for the building blocks to success. Bring it in Pt. Dux.
One of the most useful videos I've ever seen about pistol training.
After 35+ years of shooting a pistol my (Way) About two years ago I retrained myself and my wife to grip differently and its changed the way we shoot and were much more accurate. You can always learn no matter how old you are or how much you think you know. Love your channel. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Fantastic training tips, not just good techniques but good sound logic behind why those techniques. And, always within the framework of the fact that we are training to be in a fight (life or death), and that fight can transition to a hand-to-hand fight in a split second. YES I definitely want to see more of James!
That was fantastic! He's saying and sharing different/good things. Logic and practicality is strong. 👏👏
I have seen many combat pistol instruction videos. This is definitely one of the best I have seen. Really good concepts and very well presented. Invaluable lessons in here!
D-9409, AFF-I; circle of awareness is a solid concept with universal applications.
Subconscious competency: Clear your mind and use the force! When you are a spectator inside yourself, watching your body perform the fundamentals precisely and unconsciously, the experience becomes surreal.
Great vid. Very informative. The conspicuous lack of the ambiguous boogaloo load-out shorts made it even better. Looking forward to chapter 2.
Awesome video! I live having these videos help reinforce the fundamentals to make them front of mind.
Thank you TFB for this, very, very much. This is the the best pistol fundamentals I've seen, both live and on video. Top marks gentleman and thank you for sharing the knowledge.
Very important tips! Please do the part 2 and thank you.
Just no nonsense approach is awesome, surrounding yourself with successful people, and you will succeed. Good stuff
Any time I have the chance to listen to a seal teach me something I’m all ears. I love to learn especially if it’s something that’ll keep me and my family alive
Absolutely incredible video. Explains everything like we’re 5 years old. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just that some people never had the training that he’s had and may not grasp or understand everything that is said.
Funny, that pistol grips he talks about, I came to that same conclusion after years of shooting pistol. Racing to that support hand touch and then clamping the pistol on the push-out changed the way I shoot, and for the better. Great vid!
This is some of the best training on UA-cam. I dream of training with bill rapier one day.
Great video. Thanks
This is by far one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on how to be better with a pistol, thank you
Never underestimate the value of a fundamentals video...Thanks
Second video, please. Excellent instruction-style and content.
Simple concepts but I appreciate his delivery. He doesn't just explain what to do, but he includes the "why" behind the actions. Looking forward to the part 2!
This was great information . An eye opener. Part 2 would be great. Thanks.
It's always the little details of logic that we never think of. Definitely do a part two
This trainer is one of the best on the 'Tube! Thanks!
Well just an old guy finding all these intense lessons very helpful. Mindset , practice, drills. Repeat.
Good chit
I rewatch this video as refresher often
Def can’t wait for part 2. The finger placement was very informative. I always feel that I have to have that ball of my finger directly on the dead center of the trigger and have even sacrificed my grip (slightly) to achieve that. I will be doing a ton of practice tonight to see what exactly works best.
Nice! I am fortunate to have had a bit of top tier training...this vid was hugely additive (as opposed to repetitive). BRAVO!
I am a very experienced shooter, so I thought the same thing, another pistol fundamentals. After watching the video, along with eating a piece of humble pie, I learned A LOT from this video. Please publish a follow-up video. Thanks in advance.
When he says that you should have the utmost confidence in your system while maintaining a humble attitude toward learning, and being willing to pick up tidbits from another's system because its better than your current one, this should be our attitude toward everything. We should have this attitude when dealing not only with combat or any other technique, but when it comes to faith, philosophy, politics, the things we like to be very smug about. Be confident, be able to defend your system, but also be humble enough to admit when either wrong (or less right) and adapt to a better, more defensible and reliable design.
More videos like this bro, showing me some things I never thought of, love it
11:15 It's so incredibly validating to hear that my weirdo trigger hook grip is used by an ex-SEAL. I'm not a great practitioner (yet) but someone at the range "gave me permission" to try that after struggling with grip and recoil control, and instantly I was ten times more comfortable.
All these points are spot on. I survived three deadly encounters w/my issued .38, to include reloading under fire in one case, during my career. LE firearms training in the late ‘60s was mostly bulls eye and didn’t change to combat until about the mid ‘70s, after my second gunfight. I perked up when I heard him say he tugged on the mag b/c that’s something I do as a matter of habit w/my EDC.
I’m learning how to handle my gun, this is so awesome. Thank you for sharing this!
Great job taking advantage of our bill of rights. Learning never ends. Please be safe, too.
This was awesome. I've never taken a handgun class, but need to this year.
Excellent presentation. I look forward to part 2.
Please give us a part 2!! Love these types of videos!
Great Episode! Love listening to Bill Rapier!
I love the three Amigos cancellation. His recoil management is excellent.
I definitely would like more of this. He makes the boring stuff interesting so I imagine the rest of it is must learn also. Part 2 and even a 3 would be great
So happy with this content! Knowledge seemingly out of my reach and you guys deliver!
We want part two! Love this guy!
Great video when part 2 come I learn a lot. I wish he would come to Mobile Alabama and train.
Love this. Good dude and everyone should be reminded of these tips. People think they’re the best shooters and could totally learn something.
This was wildly helpful. 3 amigos explains alot with why i slightly pull left with my full size pistols
These are great tips, James 👌 Really nice format
For sure want to see an extended updated version of this
Great video. Bill's personality lends itself to training...until it doesn't! Can't wait for the second installment.
I’m so disappointed in myself for just now seeing this video of him and the other video with the other Bill. Please feature these guys more often
Dude this guy is awesome I love the stories he give. S E C O N D P A R T
Tip 4 @11:01 is spot on! I've found that if I start with the tips of the fingers on my support hand to the big knuckles on my dominant hand, THEN wrap that support hand around the grip and the dominant hand fingers I get a MUCH stronger grip than if I were to start with the palm of support hand to the grip void and close the support fingers around the grip.
I've not practices enough to make this first nature, but it makes controlling recoil significantly easier.
This is great info! More info, different perspectives and adjusting to your specific abilities. Love that he is very detailed.
Love your videos. The volume of this video is all over the place though.
Great video, I am retired Army and am still learning how to shoot the best I can.
Bring on episode 2! Love it.
Damn this is what I call a very nice video ! I wish I had this guy as an instructor when I was on duty.
The training videos are the best videos please post more
We need the second part! Excellent video!
That was absolutely brilliant...I don't think I blinked once during that video.
Thanks for sharing this, I will look at the way I do things in training a lot differently.
My father taught me how to fight with a gun and we have trained alot over the years. He is a former airborn ranger 1st of the 75th, but i have just got some stuff the teach him now thank you.