Patriot Survival Series - Pistol Techniques

[NRAGOAL]

When shooting, should my arms be fully extended with elbow locked, or a slight bend to elbows? Thanks

[TheBelldiver]

very good video. Thanks for posting

[brothadave]

these guys are fantastic

[jaredleospirit]

10 people were too drunk to watch this.

[ThePdlove]

This video helped me alot. Today I went to qualify and I shot a 100 for the first time. Thank you

[ethan2010ize]

4:50 Cocking it back like that, Dude thats not easy to do.

[PompousFlea]

@ethan2010ize I, too, was wondering how the hell he did that.

[ethan2010ize]

@PompousFlea especially a 1911

[moonrunrs]

Was the last part of this video sped up? If not,that's incredible! Amazing how they control recoil and muzzle flip. There was little rise at all.

[yourtube20061]

omg, i love how little the gun recoils even when he rapid fires. i'd love to learn that.

[barstoolguru]

thanks for posting

[spongah]

wow you guys are fuckin badasses

[NeedWarForPeace]

i shoot with my right hand but am left eye dominant. is it right that i close one eye for sight alignment? im sorta a beginner for pistol shooting

[rataMacue22]

@NeedWarForPeace It's always better to develop the ability to shoot comfortably and accurately with both eyes open. The increased peripheral vision and situational awareness could save your life...

[WINSTON4747]

Id love to go shoot with him for a day no matter how much you learn you can always learn more. Great Shooting Todd

[MeestaNoName]

shit ton of oil? kidding, but that does look ridiculously easy to pull back...

[hitlerscow]

@MeestaNoName worn in reallll gooood :D

[Vudar]

what kind of mod does that blackhawk trainer have on his 1911 to allow him to function his slide so easily?

[Daytonaman675]

@Vudar Grip strength mod - guys grip is like a vise.

[supersaid23]

asshole trainer

[Daytonaman675]

@supersaid23 That's Todd Jarrett. You retract your statement fuckhole. Learn from him, he has hundreds of thousands of rounds down range.

[supersaid23]

@Daytonaman675

If you have a gun, the fastest way to get someone to do something for you is to threaten them with it. But if you take away the gun, you have no power. However if you take the time to convince someone to do something for good reasons, those reasons can last no matter how armed or unarmed you are. A person who has confused intimidation with persuasion, or leadership, behaves poorly all the time. They rely on their guns, not their minds..he is an asshole

[Daytonaman675]

@supersaid23 you're either high or drunk.....spelling is fine so my money says high.

WTF does that have to do with him being an "asshole trainer"? Watch some other vids of him - he's a cool guy. Learn from him. He has shot more rounds than most military UNITS shoot in a year of combat.

[biliff1]

@supersaid23 You must be kidding, right? In a lethal situation there is no time to reason. Most criminals don't have the ability to reason while their plan is set into action,anyway. If the encounter cannot be deescalated and a violent attack is imminent, You remove the threat by drawing and firing. You don't produce your weapon as a threat (brandishing is illegal). when you draw your weapon it means all other options have failed and you better employ the methods he is teaching.

[Rantalicious]

@supersaid23 Who the hell says he forces people to do bad things dumb fuck? He's just shooting. Shut your fucking mouth idiot.

[Kamili1950]

This is one of the best instructional I have seen and believe me, I have seen a lot of them. As a female shooter, I would however like to see more of you expert men make videos with your wives, daughters etc. shooting. I think it's past time for women to take personal safety seriously, we never know when we might actually have to defend our homes and our loved ones. Plus, it is just a great deal of fun!

[drknprts]

I'd sure hate to be a bad guy.....

[laubeatz]

this guy has perfect technique, amazzinggg!!

[19NaVi72]

This dude is a pimp with a pistol. I've been a LEO for 15 years, and this guy makes me flat-out humble. Honest, practical technique, with consummate skill.

[666Vertigo]

Did anyone else notice that band marching has a similar concept to shooting on the move?

[jspickes]

@666Vertigo Definitely noticed the marching band similarity. I knew those years as a band nerd would pay off somehow. :)

[je25ff]

Dammit slow down on the grip part!

[seserbcp]

yeah so when u have to shoot a man to save ur self u won't think: oh my finger is not..... oh my arm is not... oh that oh this

[damarei]

Hahah, did you see how easily he racked the slide at 4:50 ish?

I wonder how light his recoil spring is.

[enyeny7077]

your such a good teacher

[khuzestanmis]

GREAT VIDEO!

I LEARNED COUPLE OF THINGS TNX FOR UPLOADING.

[ctuagent247]

are they usin 1911s?

[Arelak]

Thank you for uploading this!

[Alexn1067]

I fired about 150 rounds through my Auto Ordnance 1911 the other day.

my arms were fully extended, nail of my finger on the trigger, etc...

I had pretty tight groups at 25 yards but they were all consistently a few inches off to the right and a few inches below the bullseye.

any tips or ideas on what I am doing? I had friends shooting it as well and they didn't shoot as consistently but the clusters were more on center.

its either me or I need to adjust my sights

[man4commonsense]

@Alexn1067 you should be working your group at closer than that. start at 5 yards. get confident with your group placement... work on two inch groups and get consistant before you increase range.

[Todd4072]

Great video. I will start working some of those drills.

[tiggerr42431]

This is oddly enough similar to Tai Chi training where your core does a lot of the work and Massad Ayoob's Stressfire concept of pivoting like a turret. If Massad thinks its a good method that is good enough for me.

[helobelow]

Sweet!

[dwdavis73]

those were some very useful drills.

[chilbert007]

I like the video and appreciate the value of competition shooting, but competition shooting and shooting for the purpose of self defense have some major differences.

[s197stangdragger]

I agree with you dude. I kinda thought it was stupid that he was showing that guy a isoceles (spelling?) stance at the begining of the video. I have never liked that stance but I believe it to be especially useless when confronting a threat or possibly a target that may be shooting back.

[mrmc1911]

Keep in mind that the top shooters in the world use that stance for a reason, and these are the same guys the gov't pays highly to train their best warriors. If there was a better technique, they would use it.

[chilbert007]

The top COMPETITION shooters in the world, not necessarily the warriors. Again, competitive shooting and self defense handgun use are two very different arts in terms of how they are used. In competition, the targets don't shoot back, in real life, they do.

[rataMacue22]

The reason for squaring off to the target in an enemy contact situation is to make full use of bullet resistant vest/ plates.

If you don't use armor, then obviously that technique would not be advisable.

[s197stangdragger]

bullet proof plates work best if the bullet never hits its target. So if the target is smaller, like in a different stance for instance, then the plate would be less likely to be hit and the shooter more likely to live to fight again. The best safety item is one not used. at least in this case.

[fanofCOH]

@rataMacue22 and if im not mistaken the nice square stance splits the recoil between both arms better thus much better control over the gun. or at least for me, my groupings are 100% better in a nice square stance and is it wrong or bad to shoot with both eyes open almost pointing the gun rather then aiming? because that what i do, ill make a video to explain better if you will, but yous seem to knwo your p's and q's so ill trust your word.

[rataMacue22]

@fanofCOH Yes, the square stance is more stable and consistent.

Shooting with both eyes open is definitely better, especially in tactical situations. It provides much better situational awareness and reduces 'tunnel vision'. Depending on how dominant the dominant eye really is, it's harder for some to do. My dominant eye (right) is not very dominant, so I sometimes have to blink my left eye to maintain proper focus - especially when changing between targets. If that makes sense...

[man4commonsense]

@rataMacue22 its still advisable. If you take a frontal hit you get ONE organ penetrated (perhaps), you blade to the target you get multiple organ penetration.

[mrmc1911]

@chilbert007

The top competitors are hired regularly to instruct military and law enforcement in advanced shooting techniques. Shooting is shooting, regardless of the circumstances. Tactics vary, but not the shooting itself. And I'm sorry to point out that typically when someone makes the brilliant comment that targets don't shoot back, it is a big sign that they don't get it.

[chilbert007]

@mrmc1911 You said it yourself, the tactics vary and it the tactics don't fit the shooting style, then shooting isn't just shooting. A competition instructor is going to teach you what they do in a competition from their frame of reference.I do appreciate the part about the comment being brilliant as I am taking it as a compliment (to give you the benefit of the doubt of not being a jerk), but I also think you may need to rethink who understands what.

[mrmc1911]

@chilbert007

I did cop an attitude and I should not have. I repent.

[man4commonsense]

@chilbert007 tactical shooting is tactical shooting.. fast is fast. Squaring to target is faster, more stable and allows for fast movement.

[s197stangdragger]

the best warriors we have dont shoot pistols in an isosceles stance like he is showing his students. And the govt wouldnt pay this guy to train their warriors because if they are the best, they already know how to shoot. A weaver stance is the best stance for combat shooting because it allows you to shoot while on the move easier than a isosceles stance.

[rataMacue22]

Check out Magpul's Art of Tactical Carbine

[Dukeyboy]

@s197stangdragger Try weaver with a plate carrier on and see if you agree! End of the day, its horses for courses, I know plenty of fellow "warriors" that shoot both stances.

[man4commonsense]

@s197stangdragger your full of crap. The weaver is slow and outdated. The isoscles posture is natural and fluid and supports movement much better.

[s197stangdragger]

@man4commonsense slow and outdated? do you even shoot pistol comp? The weaver is one of the fastest and easiest shooting positions out there that allows you to engage numerous target at once and still maintain a viable shooting platform. Isoceles is the easiest to learn for inexperienced shooters, thats why it is taught to cops and military the first time they go to the range. Most people cant shoot well from that position though and adapt a semi weaver stance.

[man4commonsense]

@s197stangdragger i shoot about 1000 rounds a week in pistol and rifle IDPA and IPSC, i am an instructor and a US Army combat vet, so save your rhetoric.The Guy in this video is Todd Jarrett, are you really gonna argue with his insight and skill? I spent 10 years in the military and have worked in an armed profession since. What do you know about military or LE training?

[1911competitor]

You are absolutely incorrect. The modified weaver or combat weaver falls apart under movement with speed. Upper body posture is key by squaring with the target; it is natural the weaver is not. When your runnin and gunnin stayin in weaver is not gonna happen

[s197stangdragger]

@1911competitor if you are moving you wont be in a stance, you will be moving. But its going to be a lot easier to drop into a weaver stance than it is an isoceles when you have been on the move. Plus if like you were saying, if you have to square off to each target, than it seems easier to shoot weaver. I can maintain my balance a lot easier in a weaver against multiple targets spread out in front of me. Shoot however you want, but I just shoot better in a weaver.

[1911competitor]

@s197stangdragger i have been shooting since before you were born, a veteran and instructor..... A frontal posture is no harder to "get into" from motion than any other. The isoscles is a more natural instinctive position , and some form of it will probably manifest itself under duress. In addition you more than likely don't even shoot from an actual weaver stance, but from a modified or "combat" weaver, which is more closely related to a square posture anyway(like a boxing stance).Try em both

[s197stangdragger]

@1911competitor correct I do shoot from a modified weaver because its what is comfortable for me. I have tried many other positions and stances that people have shown me but the one I use is how I shoot best, so its what I use.

[469trav]

Great video. Thanks for the tips. I just qualified to renew my CC and there were 8 of us shooting. Only two of us had any idea about what we were doing. It was sad. I have been shooting for many years but I am always open to learning new things. Keep your powder dry. USAF 1965-1969.

[lonetreetechy]

You said "... get into the first joint of the pistol..." Do you know what you're talking about?

[mrmc1911]

@lonetreetechy

I think everyone but you realizes Todd misspoke and understands what he meant, and they know who Todd is and don't ask if he knows what he's talking about. Maybe a little google search before commenting?

[lonetreetechy]

What's with the "@" sign? Are you hard-of-speaking too?

[mrmc1911]

@lonetreetechy

When you click reply it puts that in the box and I just didn't erase it.

[screamfff]

Thanks Todd for all of the great info!

[DanOrtego]

I am hereby humbled...

[TajRasak]

this is nice

[ddemonbr]

Gah... i hope i can learn to be like that guy.

[262NSDAP]

wow this guy is a PIMP! would for sure want this guy on my side

[GOOTENAGEN]

Todd j puts his money where his mouth is. Um..apart from those stellar credentials "army officer" why do you think you caan do better? Just curious

[Nela648]

yeah !!!

[mark3777]

I was in the army also and think this guy has great technique. we always squared up with our targets. there are different ways of shooting and different technique that work dont be closed minded. these poeple payed to learn from him so he is teaching his way. anyone want go head to head with him i dont care who you are.

[Tbird761]

Some interesting tips here. I can't wait to try them and see if I can yield some improvement the next time I hit the range. More than anything, I have trouble with accuracy be it a 9mm or AR-10.

[Steve5404]

LOL.......I love how many ex-this, ex-that are supposedly "gun experts"!!

This guy probably craps more knowledge and experience than those ex's know!!

[Daytonaman675]

@Steve5404 he has forgotten more about shooting than most people will learn in a lifetime.

[michiganbball]

I'm sorry, I am an ex Army Ranger Officer and with all due respect, I wouldn't take lessons from this guy if my life depended on it.

[rataMacue22]

No need to apologize - each to their own. But I'd like to hear what/how you do things differently. 

Thanks for serving... hope you're an oath keeper.

[TFWblogger]

I like the reply to (michiganball) mainly the oath keeper part.

[MarcusKiner]

Oh ok big shot lol. What did you expect, this is just some joe, and you're (supposedly) an ex army badass... You win 11/10 times.

[GOOTENAGEN]

I think I have learned alot from Todd J. I am curious why you say " you wouldnt take lessons from him if your life depended on it"

[cadetkevin]

OMG! look at where ma thumb is! lol

[toddallenhooper]

I've seen a bunch of Todds videos and he's bad, I'd say he's got it down!

[Nwest82]

Man the guy at the end is an awsom competition shooter, some really fast and accurate shooting!

[pampilas]

ai dento 3 vez..

[alyz69]

awesome dude . good luck in future

[NOSYRB10656]

Front sight firearms training in NV has been exteremly valuable to me. Good vid.

[grimtriggerman]

Good lessons but my only concern is when he's talking about holding the weapon he's very closed minded. I hold mine differently and I'm still shooting 75% at 25 yards

[Nwest82]

Agreed, I'm a right handed shooter and my left hand thumb is never on the top but rather on the bottom pointing toward the target, otherwise I hold my pistols in the same fasion.

[Tasitblue]

Its just like shooting rifles, there are many techniques but some are better than others.

[grimtriggerman]

now you can say some are better than others but I think it's up to the shooter to decide what's better for them not the instructor

[Tasitblue]

Yeah, that is the bottom line, the shooter has to do what works for them.

But it is definitely true that some techniques present more advantages than others from a bio-mechanical standpoint. For example, in the Army a lot of guys use the vertical grip for all their shooting but the wrap around on the forearm grip actually presents a lot more lateral stability for single shots.

[grimtriggerman]

oh yeah I totally agree with that but if there are to postures that offer the same benefits it's defiantly shooter preference. like for that instance I don't shoot with a grip but I do that with my sling much like I guess marines would? I'm not 100% but I see a lot of former marines shoot like that at the range and I like over what you just listed. but to each his own

[michiganbball]

grimtriggerman, I totally agree. This instructor is pretty much a typical redneck asshole who probably grew up shooting rabbits and trees.

[CaptainAmerica322]

Damn good shooting at the end there.

[rdlal8]

it seems his shooting stance just makes you a bigger target compared to a weaver?

[kang174]

Some nice shooting there in the end, fast and accurate!

[jamesdouglastx]

i like the going prone part. ive never thought of that for pistol shooting but looks very effective.

[JDW857]

4:51 I like his load technique...

[aznlonewuff]

Yessir!!! VEry Stylish

[paidnfull]

nice vid

[excurrahee]

So, are you Todd Jarrett or do you just take credit for his videos?

[rataMacue22]

No, and no.

[live2fightfight2live]

from 4:25 on replace the word gun with the word penis lololol try it

[bjbjbjbjbj]

islam is evil

[chocolatedumdum2]

lmfao

[badassbikes03]

great video!! thank you for posting!!!

[a6km]

bang bang bang .... can he shoot a fly from 100 meters ?

[Defender78]

is it correct to lock both of your arms straight? that seems like it would wear a shooter out. I bend both of my elbows firing

[dmitrikonovich123]

It's all shooter preference. Although, extending both arms to full extension is more instinctive under duress.

[pacodlux]

I love those front slide serrations, although I don't really see the advantage they'd give in a gunfight, it sure does look cool, haha.

[lyden2006]

That prone techniqe lesson will come in handy. =)

[Prowler1]

awesome video

Thank you!

[zigzagjim]

good stuff

[maradrew]

THANK YOU!!!! how can I join? This is my greatest dream! one of my idol is Tom Knapp... I really love to shot and I really love firearms.

[2ITCHYBALLS]

im shooting right handed and my groups are low and to the left. wtf?

[rataMacue22]

Sounds like a 7 o'clock pull. Are you using the pad of trigger finger (as opposed to the first knuckle joint)? It takes a bit of practice to get this technique down. I've been using it for about 6 months now. It took about a 700 rounds for me to get consistent with this grip technique.

[2ITCHYBALLS]

Yes, i WAS using the first knuckle joint and i did some reading recently and switched to the pad last time at the range and it improved alot. i just have to practice now like you said. thanks!

[bigfootedfred]

in other words, if i got in a gunfight with this guy id be dead in about 0.01 seconds...

nice damn shooting!

[rataMacue22]

Lol, yeah, pretty much.

[thegreenfamilybooks]

Holy crap....I suck!!!!

[8digitPDX]

This is the best I have seen in a long time. I can't say I agree with all of it, but I agree with most of it.  Superior to the SAS techniques I was recently watching.

[DurAR89]

GG +5 You don't wanna mess with this rat (rataMacue22) cause he's an ace ;)

[kevlarthehorribleone]

This is very good.

[xesiria]

great info.. it is what i was tought long ago.i still hate guns,even though i am very good with them.

[ryanjcus]

Excellent Idea. I'm already practicing his grip/aim techniques. I'm looking forward to more. AWESOME ENDING *****

[rataMacue22]

Yeah I started applying his techniques months ago and my shooting has improved dramatically.  I plan on using some clips from your vids in the upcoming episodes - hope you don't mind. Thanks!

[ryanjcus]

Yeah man, use whatever you want. I'm honored.

Thanks