I am not saying this is wrong or I know everything but as a person that wrestles and plays baseball I do not agree with crossing your feet. 9 times out of 10 when someone falls in baseball there feet were crossed and in wrestling too if you cross your feet it is very easy just to trip or push over that person
@suicidalslug12 I didn't say that it was for everyone. I'm just saying that one shouldn't rule it out. With practice, it is a VERY effective method of traversing ground. I've been using it for 25 years even at running speeds and have yet to fall.
Since there is so much emphasis on the amount of distance gained between you and the attacker, why don't you just move straight back? That's 100% increase in space! None of these considerations account for the fact that the attacker will close the distance at a speed much much faster than your lateral or rear lateral movements. Also in order for you to be an effective shooter with that fancy footwork, you'd have to practice a ton. Might as well practice some hand to hand instead.
Just being a little picky here but your statement of "the average person can cover 21 feet in 1.5 seconds" is factually incorrect as I am assuming this is what you are Eluding to, the 21 foot rule states that is the minimum distance that two shots could be fired center mass would be 21 feet, that has since been changed. Anyhow you have some interesting Idea's thanks for sharing.
@SlayerofFiction No, I've covered 21 feet of ground in about 1.5 seconds. And I've had others do it. Of course, it is an "average". Yes, I know the Tueller drill is what you are basing your statement upon. I'm basing it upon my studies.
@brian47374 your missing the reason why that rule was re thought, the Tueller drill states that distance as that of which you can draw and fire two shots before the attacker is upon you, not that you may cover that ground safely. Its a flawed and idiotic rule anyhow as more often than not you will be within a few feet of eachother and "not knowing" when said person will strike.
@SlayerofFiction Most people who reference the 21 foot rule are talking about the Tueller drill. All I'm saying is that ANYONE within 21 ft of you can be considered a potential threat and can be ontop of you within 1.5 seconds on average. Some faster and some slower. 80% of confrontations take place 0-6 ft. Which will consume your reaction time if they make the first move. Even from 10 tt away you have about .75 seconds. Not much time.
@SlayerofFiction The Tueller drill is flawed in many ways. I am not a big fan of it. I like to do my own drills that demonstrate the reality of how things REALLY happen and that is without notice and the likelihood of you successfully responding are not good. Of course, that's assuming you don't pick up on the rituals of attack. Nonetheless, the AVERAGE person can cover 21ft of ground in ABOUT 1.5 seconds.
@brian47374 I agree, I think everyone should think and learn from others, question what they already know, advance upon that, and find what works best for them, and of course practice practice practice.
Avoid a physical fight with someone. They can disarm you. Situational awareness is key. Be able to see the threat comming before too late. This will give you the time to draw your gun to engage the attacker or scare the would be attacker off. I lived in a very high crime area. I never had to shoot anyone but by being aware I was able to go for my gun and make it known I was armed. The confrontation was stopped before it happened. Ps this did not happen in the US. (MY 2 CENTS) A+ vid otherwise
I haven't go through the whole vid yet. You REALLY need to work on presentation. Your hand movements are annoying and distracting. Hopefully you'll be able to take that constructively, as it's meant. I've seen some comments about your advice. So far you are right, and your detractors have no RWE. I'll finish the vid now.
All this debate is well and good but kinda pointless. Unless you are some kinda mind reader, better than 90% of assaults or muggings or shootings are at less than 7 feet. Spend your time learning to recognize body language for a threat and getting your weapon into play in less than a second. Lol...now that I typed this I see the same thing said by Eversandero.
@brian47374 I suppose most people are that slow. Against targets, I am engaging with first round in .99 at contact range. No sights or target acquisition. Also, I have no idea what my time would be real world. Never had a timer around then. I have no doubt that all the techniques your video covers have their uses. Wasnt saying it's not a good video. Was just pointing out that if you aren't aware of some kinda threat approaching, at contact range your odds of injury increase tenfold.
This guy needs to learn more about this. You don't think at all when being attacked. Thats where your firearms training comes in. Its like playing a guitar. You cannot think about each note before you hit it its a subconscious reaction. Thats why training with your handgun is so important.
Soldiers at war will not kill another human being if they have to think about it (most).
Most human beings will not kill at all if they think about it. Train with your gun it will save your life then!
Just wanted to chime in that this info seems to make sense. Its not a guarantee of escape it is just an increase in the percentage that you will "get out alive". I have found these videos by Brian to be rather useful. If trained consistantly, correctly, and continuously these skills seem to have the science right for helping you in the most common types of attacks.
Thanks for sharing Brian. Im a security guard and will look into your training.
i add a few things, try to put an obsticle between you and your target. easy to do, efective to an extream in survival. though you cant see your opponent they cant see you. also, thiers this thing called yoko aruki, wich in ninjutsu is the same cross steping method but done stealthyly and practiced to a point (by the ninja) where the user could run using the cross footwork.
now that i have contributed can somebodyu give me the name to the music at the beggining and end?
I just run in a big circle around the attacker. It's really the only way to keep my distance and gives me extra time to draw my Glock. As an extra added bonus, he might get dizzy from spinning in place and then I may not have to shoot to bring him down.
Lateral movements are safer because our peripheral vison aids the movement versus backwards with is more dangerous plus step and drag is MUCH slower than a quick side step- Its even covered in the video - CONTRADICTION
making a smaller target by backing away crossing your feet at a 45 degree angle?? Have you seen how many organs a bullet will pass through if you catch one under the arm pit?? Fatal.. just my opinion.. Thanks for the info though!
@rjcanelo So, what you are saying is be a larger target so that you stand a better chance of getting hit? The likelihood of getting shot through both lungs and/or your heart are SLIM at best. Present a larger target area the odds go up. ;)
Moving back at 45 degrees brings you to 19 feet away from the attacker? He termed the bad guy "attacker". That means to me that my "attacker" will not be standing still so it will not be 19 feet distance.
Your attacker isn't going to be standing still. All I am saying is that moving laterally doesn't create as much distance as moving back @ 45 degrees. Agreed, no one can tell you what to do in a fight. You train to have options. None of what we teach is a "cure all".
3)a)Trian with your weapon at greatDistances and Master that distance B)So when your close one shot will be needed to disarm your target
4) Sidestepping is very effective. How ever you cannot always ran backward in a situation. Sometimes one needs to drop to the ground for cover(Objects inbetween you) (Thier Line of site is now distorted, and you can roll once or twice and they will be shooting in wrong area.
5) Should show tactics in biulding with objects and area in the way. Said trip over people. You should make another video like a wrecked OPEN house or Biulding of some sort.
6)What do you do if you both see echother at same time. You both have guns. About 10ft. Away. He starts to pull gun but, you just came out of resturant or building. Its crowded all around you and him. He don't care he will kill all of them for no reason but to get at you. what do you do Hypethetical. My Line of work is IFY.
Great informative video, on a less serious note...on the next video, could you put your hands in your pockets (not talk with your hands)? -just being silly. Thanx for the tips!
Great informative video, on a less serious note...on the next video, could you put your hands in your pockets (not talk with your hands)? -just being silly. Thanx for the tips!
I can appreciate the comment... however, try shooting when doing what you are talking about. There is a lot of up & down motion. WIth cross stepping you pretty much maintain a stable platform.
If anyone pulls a gun on you and you happen to have one as well. Move forward fast on a 45 degree and empty your clip on em. Let your lawyer sort it out.
With all due respect, your gun is not the answer. If you are depending upon hitting the threat & taking them immediately out of the fight, not forgetting that you have to live long enough to do all of that, you are not living in reality. Distance is not always your friend. In many if not most situations you will be 0-6 feet, or 10 feet away at best. Can you move fast than 800 ft per second?
you are right. your gun is not the answer..but it is part of the answer. Your training, mindset, awareness, and your firearm are the answer to the situation at hand.
And yes, distance is your friend. You may not always be able to gain distance, but you should move off the attackers line of sight...but if you can move away and find cover and concealment, then you should train to do so.
Your statement makes the situation sound hopeless. I do not train that way. I train to fight and live!
Cross stepping is not a bad idea, we do it every day. If you aren't comfortable cross stepping don't do it. But, don't "bash" it because you don't want to do it. I've been cross stepping for 24 years in my training and I have yet to fall down. Just like anything else, you have to practice it to get good at it.
rushing your target filters out the fear as it gives your mind an instant goal to accomplish. it allows you to focus on what you're DOING rather than worry about what the target MAY DO. allowing you to adapt your own aim and posture. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRATICE. muscle memory is a mo-fo and constant practice of different scenarios is the only way to program your mind to revert to that training. i liked the training while doing chores comment. nice.
putting distance between you and the attacker is ok, but if you want to draw and shoot, "taking the fight to the enemy" (shooting while moving forward) is a good way to intimidate, distract, and ultimately overpower your enemy. they don't see it coming
yeah cross steppin idk. u can trip hell iv seen people runnin normal in combat trippin cuz of the rush. and now ur in a weird shootin position. the first shot doesnt always count its the first hit. unless makin urself off balance is ur only choice then do it. but i like to practice it all. even when ur doin chores around the house! good time to practice!
In a self defense situation, you are not there to intimidate someone...you are there to stop the bad guy, and survive. Advancing on someone at typical self defense distances only gives that bad guy a closer target to shoot at!
Where are you guys getting this crap from? I don't get it!
Distance, Cover/Concealment, Well Aimed Shots...that is what wins a gun fight! (Well, that and mastering the basics)
GREAT VID In a fire fight the cross step is bad your motor functions become horrid and you will often trip over your own feet. Ive seen it quite a few times in Afgan. the best i have found is to tap your feet as you gallop just what ive noticed in combat
Thanks to Barack Obama and his gun-banning friends in Illinois.
All the more reason we gun owners need to show up next week and stop that sneaky little prick from turning the whole country into the Chicago ghetto, complete with near-total gun bans.
Fortunately, here in Virginia we have a pretty enlightened view -- open carry state, and "shall-issue" CCW. Still waiting for the Democrats here to fuck that up, though.
@6Demon6Face6 Well, the bad thing about laws is they affect people who listen to them (aka, the lawful citizens), in other words, it's like diet books for slim people (the people who don't actually need them). Ron Paul made a great point about this - our government can't even keep drugs and weapons out of it's own prisons. Plus, those kids at Columbine broke a dozen gun laws to get in, do you think two more would have helped? They're afraid of anything they can't control. Thumbs up to you, sir.
@legalboxer sue. you have a God-given right to defend yourself and other law abiding citizens. The Constitution makes clear you have the right, and that it shall not be INFRINGED (could've said "can't be taken away"...the language is clear..."no impediment to carry"). Your rights are being illegally infringed. The NRA screws the correct argument EVERY time. The right to own and carry ANY weapon carried by US infantry is your clear right, via law, history and the writings of the founders.
One: don't beat a dead horse. A very short explanation of what not to do and why. You don't move backwards because you're still on line with the attack, and you may fall or run out of room. 45degs gets you off attack line and gains distance. NEVER CROSS YOUR FEET in close quarters.Think I'm FoS? Watch boxing and martial arts training. You have no balance..trip hazard. Further, you need to KEEP moving at 45 deg to attack line. Going 45 then back on that line, you're back in attack line.
Good video Brian. The information was good and clear. I hope all of the negative comments about your hand gestures and speech do not stop you from making another production. I value these videos. I hope they will prove useful someday. I live in Illinois and CCW is not an option. I have a 3.5" spring-assisted blade, but it isn't going to hold ground against an opponent with a gun.
Thanks. We are getting ready to release a new video this Friday (October 24th). My hand guestures are MUCH better! I don't know how much we will post of the new video because it is our premiere course-Advanced Pistol Fighting. You might be interested in it since you cannot carry in IL.
Advanced Pistol Fighting is an integration of unarmed combatives with the use of a pistol. So, whether or not you have a gun, you use pretty much the same tactic. We believe this video is great for states such as IL and other states that you cannot carry in because the information is still valid. I don't know of any other video on the market that can make that claim!!!
I agree with alot of what he's saying, first off. Thanks for posting this guy's shit, alot of people need to know this. Now, not to be nit picky, but in our weapons discipline, we always were told not to cross-step. In MCMAP they also told us not to cross-step. If in impact occurs while those legs ain't squared, you're 'out of the fight'. On a side note, any of you civvies ever heard of 'intuitive fire'? Great for an unexpected rush, but requires extensive practice.
Yeah, we get that a lot about cross stepping. It is normally those who are not coordinated or do not understand how to do it correctly. I am not saying that cross stepping is always a good way to move, but I've been doing it 20+ years and have yet to fall.
Creating distance is not "the" answer to any situation. Whether or not you have a weapon on you, there are times you should create distance and there are times you should move in on the attacker.
want to know how to get the upper hand? be ready at all times in a situation that could get worse. if you see somebody "questionable" moving towards you, looking around, get your hand on your gun NOW!!
be ready at all times..though that level of mental awareness is good, i will tell you whats not right.. grab your gun at the first sight of trouble?? that can get you killed or even in jail. A weapon is a last resort in dire struggle to keep one from certain physical harm or even death. you can not brandish your weapon at every person who seems suspicious. I live in Los Angeles... EVERYONE looks suspicious, and it's hard to tell what their intentions are.
Sure, if you don't mind being a large slow moving target and taking rounds. Step and drag always works good against paper targets that don't shoot back. Not forgetting that if someone has a knife, more than likely you will not create distance quickly enough to remain safe since most confrontations take place within 6 feet.
wait, if your getting mugged by some guy, then dont wait for him to stab you get your gun out first.
i would check out this guys video for some tips on the subject. he knows alot about what hes talking about and tries to respond to any questions you ask.
This guy's providing information that could potentially help save your life, and some of you are making fun of his hand gestures and method/manner of speaking?
So basically he goes out of his way to try and provide useful information, and you make fun of him? Phenomenal.
Extremely well-made video. A lot of the techniques you teach seem to require an inordinate amount of training to perfect, though. Do you have any other videos that cover non-standard firing platforms..on the off chance that someone does stumble in a firefight?
you should donate a video to the cause (freedom).. send me one.. I'll use it to help train some newbs.. peace be still, PRAISE THE LORD! Lord I lift you're name on high.
To be honest this might actually work but only if you have kevlar on and the other guy has a knife or small sidearm. Otherwise the stadard 7.62 rounds travel at 2100 fps and I don't think back peddling a little is going to help. This video is too assumptive that all fights are close and the attacker is armed with a pistol or knife. Well, some have ak's some have ar's some have rugers some have sks's and some have body armor.
Okay... this video is geared towards the most likely attacks one is going to face. If you are being shot at with an AK or AR15, etc., then you are probably going to die because there isn't really any good defense with a pistol against rifles. There are things that you could do, but we aren't going to discuss those.
it's been four days since you've posted any comments whats the deal? Hey, ego sometimes shields the science of it all. WHich is the one you exhibit most?
Did you know that most shootings where the police officer lost his life.. actually lost against a man who has never fired a firearm before? Instinctively men shoot pretty well. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE ANYONE!
All I'm saying is don't try that on a trained man. TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATE against a trained man. Think, if two cars line up at a light.. equally trained.. the one who moves first wins.
Not at all true about the first one who moves first wins. Ideally a trained person wouldn't be going around committing crimes!!! And, with some of the training I've seen and experienced, well, the tactics can be EASILY thwarted!!!
Well, I'd rather speak slowly and not give out bad information like others do and contridict myself in the same sentence. Talking in front of a camera is not as easy of a task as you might think because you have to stay on track and focus. Yes, I was a bit nervous because it was my first production.
The best combat handgun is the Glock, but the best don't use handguns. Val Kilmer..I'm you're huckleberry.. LOOK the mini-14 speaks for itself. Jack Rabbits look out.. woo hooooooo.
People, remember that a trained man can shoot twice on a playing card in 3/10ths a second. Moving only works on the untrained. Never, think about moving away first. Think about attacking first.
"Moving only works on the untrained"? SAY WHAT... are you serious. Moving away is not always the best option or even an option. But standing still is a death sentence 99% of the time! The tactics shown are just ONE of the possibilities. In order to fully understand the options available to you, you will need to purchase the 2.5 hour DVD.
This is wishful training, the guy will say "i wish that would work" chances are, this will all be discarded when the shots start whizzin by. How about training strategy and tactics in stead of RECOVERY! Oh like always be by cover.
-Gasp- you forgot zig-zaging to reduce predictablity and that you need to know why you're moving 45 degrees left as oposed to right, example: more effective cover. Or how about getting close to a tree or ground to "shrink" your' center mass once you HAVE distance and more effective cover.
Situation dictates strategy... That is one of the reasons for moving 45 degrees. And, because it creates more distance than lateral movement in most cases.
How funny would it be if a buddy tested him during the video by sneaking up on him and testing how he reacts?! You can't be stuationally aware 100% of the time, and that's when it happens.
if some one wants to kill you, he will don worry abot that, and i dont want to tell you what hapend if he shot you at your back. In my opinion guns are to have on your office or at home.
very interesting - apart from the initial slow talking NLP with african american upper body movements - your conclusion that the best way to move is to cross-step away at 45% was spot on - are you aware its also one of the fundamentals of Shuriken Jutsu? (edged projectile throwing - Japanese style)
Cross stepping has been around for HUNDREDS of years... Samuri and other warriors used it, why is it any different today? But, if you are not coordinated, don't use it! It's ok to disagree. It just isn't for you!
I cross-step in swordplay all the time. It requires more practice and coordination, but creates a lot of distance, allows very rapid "crooked" strikes (crossing the wrists into the strike as oppose to straight in), and allows for a lot in the way of turning and maneuvering. Although not in a real firefight, I have also found cross-steps to be highly effective at creating distance and minimal profile in Milsim games such as airsoft with both pistols and rifles.
We have had people be just plain rude and we have gotten SPAM on here so we monitor for those types of things. We approve MOST things whether they are "negative" or positive because it is feedback and we welcome feedback that is done in GOOD taste!
I do not recall what I could have said that might be thought of as rude or bad taste. I have never heard of you other than you tube.I have become a student of CCW and own many DVDs and belong to 3 IDPA Clubs.I thought I might ask a question before spending my money.If you are going to be in a buisness you should not be so thinned skinned
I never said it was you that was rude. I just said that we have HAD PEOPLE who are rude. I am not thin skinned. I welcome questions, always have, always will.
I just watched volume #1, and the content exceeded my expectations.
The tactics in the video were very logical and self evident to me -- as if I knew it before hand, yet I didn't really know until learned from the instruction.
Glad to hear that it was easy to learn and it made sense! You must be a "Trekie". LOL We try to present things in a REALISTIC manner and not limited to "Inside the box" thinking.
He was one of my role models growing up... LOL. I was a bit nervous because it was my first video and I wanted to get the information out and in a good manner.
This is a 2.5 hr. DVD set. The information presented is only a SMALL portion of what we have to offer. We wante people to UNDERSTAND why we do what we do and why we are different. We hand out FREE information EVERY DAY!!!
Hi there brian, iam a swat officer in Hungary, Its a country in Europe just so you know. Anyways my comments on your tactics are that we use almost the same tactics that you show on your video. keep it.
Brian you did a very good job with your video. This moron RequiemForAJosh is totally illiterate.. didn't he notice this video is for self defense?? guess not because he makes no sense. Also he should learn that if he is criticizing someone he should make sure he spells right :). Brian keep up the good work.
I agree. Movement is very unexpected. I was corned by 4 men in Nashville a couple of years ago and two of them had guns. They stood back and drew their weapons on me and a friend of mine. In the split second that it took for them to get their guns out of their pants I was running off down the hill. I thought my buddy was behind me but one of them was chasing me. My buddy froze.
funny that you should mentoin people freezing but it happens all the time. For instance the VA tec shooting in all of the coverage of the story that I saw, I never one time heard that anybody who came into contact with the shooter say that anybody retaliated! Why? They were dead ducks anyway! The shooter should have been jumped! Correct me if I am wrong but trying to apease a shooter who has every intention to kill you makes no sence.
Moving in a confrontation is great because it is unexpected. Predators expect prey to react a certain way, anything done outside the box of expectation gives the person who is attacked a slight moment of reprieve. You have given a lot of thought to movement. All of the information is useless unless your audience actually practices it thousands of times to develop muscle memory and/or visualizes it often. Thanks for the video.
I don't think i will be taking advice on saving my life from a person that can't count. Check your "ten basic directions" of movement you ignorent trigger happy violence junkie.
Yes, I know. However, I started doing A LOT of thinking about it and measured it and there is a pretty big difference. Now, moving 45 degrees is NOT the "best" way to move, but rather A WAY to move! But, if you need to create distance quickly, it does the best job of getting you off the "X" and create distance.
Excellent job on the video, very informative and I like the material. My only criticism is the way the speaker moves his hands too much and speaks in short bursts. Perhaps it is "stage fright". Please don't let that slow you down on making more great videos! Thanks
I appreciate ALL comments that are in good taste. Actually these are some of the "worst" clips for me talking with my hands out of the 2.5 hour DVD these clips came from.
sounds good on in theory for a square range. the idea is to practice everything. you may be able to do the cross step on familiar terrain, but the likely hood of you remembering this in an unfamiliar area and the likely hood of you falling over is increased exponentially
You might want to visit our discussion forum! We can discuss this matter there much more easily!!! I have been using cross stepping for nearly 20 years and I have NEVER fallen down once! Even when out in the real world.
Great video! I live in the People's Republic of New Jersey so my chances of getting a CCW are zero unless I befriend my local police chief. However, I have a question. If the assailant is a few feet away from you and you can't reach your sidearm in time, should you burst in with an unarmed technique as soon as a threat is made?
It is situational, but I would say YES. Unarmed combatives are probably what is going to keep you alive in the FIGHT! Especially at close distances and when caught off guard. If you are caught off guard, what are you going to do naturally? Probably not go for your gun.
Sounds an awful lot like George Bush's premptive strike policy. LOL
I'm sure most liberal states follow California's penal code which does not allow for brandishing or premptive responses to potential threats and Maryland requires retreat before violence can be used. So would lateral movement be considered a retreat to a judge and jury? Only police officers get the benefit of the doubt, so I wouldn't think so.
Guys, a 9mm is a huge bullet in the world of side-arms. We Americans think that the .40 and .45 are the king of rounds but I can tell you from experience that even the "small" .38 Special is a man stopper. The new 9mm pistols are excellent fighting weapons as they hold at least 10 rounds and pack real power. Remember, the Nazis almost took over Europe with .32 pistols and 9mm subs.
I am not saying this is wrong or I know everything but as a person that wrestles and plays baseball I do not agree with crossing your feet. 9 times out of 10 when someone falls in baseball there feet were crossed and in wrestling too if you cross your feet it is very easy just to trip or push over that person
suicidalslug12 4 weeks ago
@suicidalslug12 I didn't say that it was for everyone. I'm just saying that one shouldn't rule it out. With practice, it is a VERY effective method of traversing ground. I've been using it for 25 years even at running speeds and have yet to fall.
brian47374 4 weeks ago
The FBI rule of 3, most gun fights happen within 3 yards with 3 shots fired and are over in 3 seconds.
dphitch 10 months ago
I found this video pretty informational but his guys hands just dont stop moving ! It really is an annoying distraction, sry had to say it.
TheGunsNGearChannel 10 months ago
Since there is so much emphasis on the amount of distance gained between you and the attacker, why don't you just move straight back? That's 100% increase in space! None of these considerations account for the fact that the attacker will close the distance at a speed much much faster than your lateral or rear lateral movements. Also in order for you to be an effective shooter with that fancy footwork, you'd have to practice a ton. Might as well practice some hand to hand instead.
cycronxt 10 months ago
Just being a little picky here but your statement of "the average person can cover 21 feet in 1.5 seconds" is factually incorrect as I am assuming this is what you are Eluding to, the 21 foot rule states that is the minimum distance that two shots could be fired center mass would be 21 feet, that has since been changed. Anyhow you have some interesting Idea's thanks for sharing.
SlayerofFiction 1 year ago
@SlayerofFiction No, I've covered 21 feet of ground in about 1.5 seconds. And I've had others do it. Of course, it is an "average". Yes, I know the Tueller drill is what you are basing your statement upon. I'm basing it upon my studies.
brian47374 10 months ago
@brian47374 your missing the reason why that rule was re thought, the Tueller drill states that distance as that of which you can draw and fire two shots before the attacker is upon you, not that you may cover that ground safely. Its a flawed and idiotic rule anyhow as more often than not you will be within a few feet of eachother and "not knowing" when said person will strike.
SlayerofFiction 10 months ago
@SlayerofFiction Most people who reference the 21 foot rule are talking about the Tueller drill. All I'm saying is that ANYONE within 21 ft of you can be considered a potential threat and can be ontop of you within 1.5 seconds on average. Some faster and some slower. 80% of confrontations take place 0-6 ft. Which will consume your reaction time if they make the first move. Even from 10 tt away you have about .75 seconds. Not much time.
brian47374 10 months ago
@SlayerofFiction The Tueller drill is flawed in many ways. I am not a big fan of it. I like to do my own drills that demonstrate the reality of how things REALLY happen and that is without notice and the likelihood of you successfully responding are not good. Of course, that's assuming you don't pick up on the rituals of attack. Nonetheless, the AVERAGE person can cover 21ft of ground in ABOUT 1.5 seconds.
brian47374 10 months ago
@brian47374 I agree, I think everyone should think and learn from others, question what they already know, advance upon that, and find what works best for them, and of course practice practice practice.
SlayerofFiction 10 months ago
Avoid a physical fight with someone. They can disarm you. Situational awareness is key. Be able to see the threat comming before too late. This will give you the time to draw your gun to engage the attacker or scare the would be attacker off. I lived in a very high crime area. I never had to shoot anyone but by being aware I was able to go for my gun and make it known I was armed. The confrontation was stopped before it happened. Ps this did not happen in the US. (MY 2 CENTS) A+ vid otherwise
midwestsurvivors 1 year ago
I haven't go through the whole vid yet. You REALLY need to work on presentation. Your hand movements are annoying and distracting. Hopefully you'll be able to take that constructively, as it's meant. I've seen some comments about your advice. So far you are right, and your detractors have no RWE. I'll finish the vid now.
kenfo0 1 year ago
All this debate is well and good but kinda pointless. Unless you are some kinda mind reader, better than 90% of assaults or muggings or shootings are at less than 7 feet. Spend your time learning to recognize body language for a threat and getting your weapon into play in less than a second. Lol...now that I typed this I see the same thing said by Eversandero.
scbane 1 year ago
@scbane Odds are you won't get your gun into the fight in under a second. Average draw time with shots fired is about 1.25-1.5 seconds.
brian47374 1 year ago
@brian47374 I suppose most people are that slow. Against targets, I am engaging with first round in .99 at contact range. No sights or target acquisition. Also, I have no idea what my time would be real world. Never had a timer around then. I have no doubt that all the techniques your video covers have their uses. Wasnt saying it's not a good video. Was just pointing out that if you aren't aware of some kinda threat approaching, at contact range your odds of injury increase tenfold.
scbane 11 months ago
This guy needs to learn more about this. You don't think at all when being attacked. Thats where your firearms training comes in. Its like playing a guitar. You cannot think about each note before you hit it its a subconscious reaction. Thats why training with your handgun is so important.
Soldiers at war will not kill another human being if they have to think about it (most).
Most human beings will not kill at all if they think about it. Train with your gun it will save your life then!
Eversandero 1 year ago
Just wanted to chime in that this info seems to make sense. Its not a guarantee of escape it is just an increase in the percentage that you will "get out alive". I have found these videos by Brian to be rather useful. If trained consistantly, correctly, and continuously these skills seem to have the science right for helping you in the most common types of attacks.
Thanks for sharing Brian. Im a security guard and will look into your training.
LovetheVayne 1 year ago
i add a few things, try to put an obsticle between you and your target. easy to do, efective to an extream in survival. though you cant see your opponent they cant see you. also, thiers this thing called yoko aruki, wich in ninjutsu is the same cross steping method but done stealthyly and practiced to a point (by the ninja) where the user could run using the cross footwork.
now that i have contributed can somebodyu give me the name to the music at the beggining and end?
occultninja4 1 year ago
@occultninja4 It's a song that someone wrote for us. Yes, yoko aruki is what I am doing. Just without the hand movement.
brian47374 1 year ago
I just run in a big circle around the attacker. It's really the only way to keep my distance and gives me extra time to draw my Glock. As an extra added bonus, he might get dizzy from spinning in place and then I may not have to shoot to bring him down.
phastercrash 1 year ago
cool ill try it.
skaterpunk246 1 year ago
Lateral movements are safer because our peripheral vison aids the movement versus backwards with is more dangerous plus step and drag is MUCH slower than a quick side step- Its even covered in the video - CONTRADICTION
Thelastpg 1 year ago
@Thelastpg Good video. Good video. I especially liked the illustration about the 45degree angles.
TheNewcharter 1 year ago
@Thelastpg WHAT?
brian47374 1 year ago
This is very useful and helpful information.
jasonsg4111 1 year ago
making a smaller target by backing away crossing your feet at a 45 degree angle?? Have you seen how many organs a bullet will pass through if you catch one under the arm pit?? Fatal.. just my opinion.. Thanks for the info though!
rjcanelo 1 year ago
@rjcanelo So, what you are saying is be a larger target so that you stand a better chance of getting hit? The likelihood of getting shot through both lungs and/or your heart are SLIM at best. Present a larger target area the odds go up. ;)
brian47374 1 year ago
Moving back at 45 degrees brings you to 19 feet away from the attacker? He termed the bad guy "attacker". That means to me that my "attacker" will not be standing still so it will not be 19 feet distance.
123Slickster 1 year ago
Your attacker isn't going to be standing still. All I am saying is that moving laterally doesn't create as much distance as moving back @ 45 degrees. Agreed, no one can tell you what to do in a fight. You train to have options. None of what we teach is a "cure all".
brian47374 1 year ago
1) No one can tell you what to do in a fight
2) No Situation is going to be the same
3)a)Trian with your weapon at greatDistances and Master that distance B)So when your close one shot will be needed to disarm your target
4) Sidestepping is very effective. How ever you cannot always ran backward in a situation. Sometimes one needs to drop to the ground for cover(Objects inbetween you) (Thier Line of site is now distorted, and you can roll once or twice and they will be shooting in wrong area.
RaventheWse 2 years ago
5) Should show tactics in biulding with objects and area in the way. Said trip over people. You should make another video like a wrecked OPEN house or Biulding of some sort.
6)What do you do if you both see echother at same time. You both have guns. About 10ft. Away. He starts to pull gun but, you just came out of resturant or building. Its crowded all around you and him. He don't care he will kill all of them for no reason but to get at you. what do you do Hypethetical. My Line of work is IFY.
RaventheWse 2 years ago
Hang on, so if my assailant is 10 feet away and I move diagnonally he becomes 19 feet away. Thats a gain of approximately 9 feet. Really?!!?!
Also, why does he talk like he is reading something with too many commas put in the text randomly? Its really irritating.
Hereticuk 2 years ago 3
Great informative video, on a less serious note...on the next video, could you put your hands in your pockets (not talk with your hands)? -just being silly. Thanx for the tips!
madejalook17 2 years ago
Great informative video, on a less serious note...on the next video, could you put your hands in your pockets (not talk with your hands)? -just being silly. Thanx for the tips!
madejalook17 2 years ago
I can appreciate the comment... however, try shooting when doing what you are talking about. There is a lot of up & down motion. WIth cross stepping you pretty much maintain a stable platform.
brian47374 2 years ago
That's right. I like this vid.
Gunathand5 2 years ago
If anyone pulls a gun on you and you happen to have one as well. Move forward fast on a 45 degree and empty your clip on em. Let your lawyer sort it out.
seditionape 2 years ago 7
It's not a clip (unless you are carrying an M1 Garand)...it is called a MAGAZINE.
Other than that, why would I take my time to move TOWARD an attacker and try to find the right angle to do it?
Don't know where you got this crap, but stop posting shit that can get people killed!
If someone pulls a gun on you, you should get away (distance is your friend), get off the attackers line of sight, then fire til the threat is gone.
stoots74 2 years ago
With all due respect, your gun is not the answer. If you are depending upon hitting the threat & taking them immediately out of the fight, not forgetting that you have to live long enough to do all of that, you are not living in reality. Distance is not always your friend. In many if not most situations you will be 0-6 feet, or 10 feet away at best. Can you move fast than 800 ft per second?
brian47374 2 years ago
you are right. your gun is not the answer..but it is part of the answer. Your training, mindset, awareness, and your firearm are the answer to the situation at hand.
And yes, distance is your friend. You may not always be able to gain distance, but you should move off the attackers line of sight...but if you can move away and find cover and concealment, then you should train to do so.
Your statement makes the situation sound hopeless. I do not train that way. I train to fight and live!
stoots74 2 years ago 3
Cross stepping is a bad idea you can trip! the 45* is right on but slide your feet do not cross step
Penske101 2 years ago
Cross stepping is not a bad idea, we do it every day. If you aren't comfortable cross stepping don't do it. But, don't "bash" it because you don't want to do it. I've been cross stepping for 24 years in my training and I have yet to fall down. Just like anything else, you have to practice it to get good at it.
brian47374 2 years ago
Nice series...
bombilla42 2 years ago
rushing your target filters out the fear as it gives your mind an instant goal to accomplish. it allows you to focus on what you're DOING rather than worry about what the target MAY DO. allowing you to adapt your own aim and posture. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRATICE. muscle memory is a mo-fo and constant practice of different scenarios is the only way to program your mind to revert to that training. i liked the training while doing chores comment. nice.
killinbabiessince83 2 years ago 3
Finally Martial artists that are Martial Artists. Not hand to hand specialists.
TerriLi 2 years ago
putting distance between you and the attacker is ok, but if you want to draw and shoot, "taking the fight to the enemy" (shooting while moving forward) is a good way to intimidate, distract, and ultimately overpower your enemy. they don't see it coming
swatllord 2 years ago
yeah cross steppin idk. u can trip hell iv seen people runnin normal in combat trippin cuz of the rush. and now ur in a weird shootin position. the first shot doesnt always count its the first hit. unless makin urself off balance is ur only choice then do it. but i like to practice it all. even when ur doin chores around the house! good time to practice!
stewpidaso26 3 years ago
In a self defense situation, you are not there to intimidate someone...you are there to stop the bad guy, and survive. Advancing on someone at typical self defense distances only gives that bad guy a closer target to shoot at!
Where are you guys getting this crap from? I don't get it!
Distance, Cover/Concealment, Well Aimed Shots...that is what wins a gun fight! (Well, that and mastering the basics)
stoots74 2 years ago 2
GREAT VID In a fire fight the cross step is bad your motor functions become horrid and you will often trip over your own feet. Ive seen it quite a few times in Afgan. the best i have found is to tap your feet as you gallop just what ive noticed in combat
shawn22252 3 years ago 4
"I live in Illinois and CCW is not an option"
Thanks to Barack Obama and his gun-banning friends in Illinois.
All the more reason we gun owners need to show up next week and stop that sneaky little prick from turning the whole country into the Chicago ghetto, complete with near-total gun bans.
Fortunately, here in Virginia we have a pretty enlightened view -- open carry state, and "shall-issue" CCW. Still waiting for the Democrats here to fuck that up, though.
legalboxer 3 years ago 20
I totally agree. Obamas just letting the criminals have the weapons and not resposible citizens. Virginia must be great...do you open carry?
bannappleburger 3 years ago 7
He's gonna legislate me into being a criminal because I wont stop carrying my weapon. Its God given right to defend oneself.
6Demon6Face6 3 years ago 17
@6Demon6Face6 Well, the bad thing about laws is they affect people who listen to them (aka, the lawful citizens), in other words, it's like diet books for slim people (the people who don't actually need them). Ron Paul made a great point about this - our government can't even keep drugs and weapons out of it's own prisons. Plus, those kids at Columbine broke a dozen gun laws to get in, do you think two more would have helped? They're afraid of anything they can't control. Thumbs up to you, sir.
603881 1 year ago
right on
1CouldaHadaV8 2 years ago
@legalboxer amen brother
johnsonsecurity1984 1 year ago
@legalboxer sue. you have a God-given right to defend yourself and other law abiding citizens. The Constitution makes clear you have the right, and that it shall not be INFRINGED (could've said "can't be taken away"...the language is clear..."no impediment to carry"). Your rights are being illegally infringed. The NRA screws the correct argument EVERY time. The right to own and carry ANY weapon carried by US infantry is your clear right, via law, history and the writings of the founders.
kenfo0 1 year ago
One: don't beat a dead horse. A very short explanation of what not to do and why. You don't move backwards because you're still on line with the attack, and you may fall or run out of room. 45degs gets you off attack line and gains distance. NEVER CROSS YOUR FEET in close quarters.Think I'm FoS? Watch boxing and martial arts training. You have no balance..trip hazard. Further, you need to KEEP moving at 45 deg to attack line. Going 45 then back on that line, you're back in attack line.
kenfo0 1 year ago
Good video Brian. The information was good and clear. I hope all of the negative comments about your hand gestures and speech do not stop you from making another production. I value these videos. I hope they will prove useful someday. I live in Illinois and CCW is not an option. I have a 3.5" spring-assisted blade, but it isn't going to hold ground against an opponent with a gun.
mynameisaric 3 years ago
Thanks. We are getting ready to release a new video this Friday (October 24th). My hand guestures are MUCH better! I don't know how much we will post of the new video because it is our premiere course-Advanced Pistol Fighting. You might be interested in it since you cannot carry in IL.
brian47374 3 years ago
Advanced Pistol Fighting is an integration of unarmed combatives with the use of a pistol. So, whether or not you have a gun, you use pretty much the same tactic. We believe this video is great for states such as IL and other states that you cannot carry in because the information is still valid. I don't know of any other video on the market that can make that claim!!!
brian47374 3 years ago
I agree with alot of what he's saying, first off. Thanks for posting this guy's shit, alot of people need to know this. Now, not to be nit picky, but in our weapons discipline, we always were told not to cross-step. In MCMAP they also told us not to cross-step. If in impact occurs while those legs ain't squared, you're 'out of the fight'. On a side note, any of you civvies ever heard of 'intuitive fire'? Great for an unexpected rush, but requires extensive practice.
Semper Fi
WG
chadofdajungle 3 years ago
Yeah, we get that a lot about cross stepping. It is normally those who are not coordinated or do not understand how to do it correctly. I am not saying that cross stepping is always a good way to move, but I've been doing it 20+ years and have yet to fall.
brian47374 3 years ago
Oh. BTW, We were also taught hat cross-stepping was bad. lol.
mattxr2i 3 years ago
Is the idea of creating distance being desirable become invalid if you yourself do not have a weapon?
Greatsocratesghost 3 years ago
Creating distance is not "the" answer to any situation. Whether or not you have a weapon on you, there are times you should create distance and there are times you should move in on the attacker.
brian47374 3 years ago
what about controling the center or base of the attacker would it be more in control of the situation?
ednakazuya12 3 years ago
Control the head and you control the body for the most part.
brian47374 3 years ago
hahahah funny but i agree y does he add emphasis on like EVERY
bluedude240 3 years ago 4
want to know how to get the upper hand? be ready at all times in a situation that could get worse. if you see somebody "questionable" moving towards you, looking around, get your hand on your gun NOW!!
FuchsTone66 3 years ago
be ready at all times..though that level of mental awareness is good, i will tell you whats not right.. grab your gun at the first sight of trouble?? that can get you killed or even in jail. A weapon is a last resort in dire struggle to keep one from certain physical harm or even death. you can not brandish your weapon at every person who seems suspicious. I live in Los Angeles... EVERYONE looks suspicious, and it's hard to tell what their intentions are.
luftwaffe666 3 years ago
Good info.
dlynn91159 3 years ago
The Step and drag is the best method because you maintain a good base without tripping over your feet.
kd7one 3 years ago
Sure, if you don't mind being a large slow moving target and taking rounds. Step and drag always works good against paper targets that don't shoot back. Not forgetting that if someone has a knife, more than likely you will not create distance quickly enough to remain safe since most confrontations take place within 6 feet.
brian47374 3 years ago
Hahaha. I had the volume down and assumed I was watching a rap video.
kaos3124 3 years ago
Nice vid -thanks for posting it!
ilsrwy27 3 years ago
who cares about his fucking hand gestures god damn, you guys are just complaining for the sake of complaining
fucking lol
Sclorched 3 years ago
wait, if your getting mugged by some guy, then dont wait for him to stab you get your gun out first.
i would check out this guys video for some tips on the subject. he knows alot about what hes talking about and tries to respond to any questions you ask.
1cme1 3 years ago
if you want to attack someone lure them in
WAKINGUPAMERICA 3 years ago 3
This guy's providing information that could potentially help save your life, and some of you are making fun of his hand gestures and method/manner of speaking?
So basically he goes out of his way to try and provide useful information, and you make fun of him? Phenomenal.
pseabury 3 years ago 2
I know this is petty but this guy needs to learn to not be so tense in the camera to many horrible hand gestures lol
lassa02 3 years ago
good vid, but the narrator was kind of distracting with the pauses and hand gestures.
cnknguyen 3 years ago
Extremely well-made video. A lot of the techniques you teach seem to require an inordinate amount of training to perfect, though. Do you have any other videos that cover non-standard firing platforms..on the off chance that someone does stumble in a firefight?
DragunovJ 3 years ago
Yes, that would be me.
brian47374 3 years ago
Great video, i don't know if the guy on video is brian but he reminds me of capt.kirk when he talks
JeepWarthog 3 years ago 3
the way hes flapping his hands about he could just fly away if attacked...
gomad5150 3 years ago
Good info but this was really hard to watch, constantly inserting little pauses in his speech and his hand motions are really distracting also.
thepenguin1989 3 years ago
exactly he drove me nuts and he talks like a robot.
SavageHmr 3 years ago
Defeatist.. you're thoughts are revealed. NEVER GIVE UP! Even when it looks like you ain't gonna make it!
biosbasher 3 years ago
That is VERY true!!!
brian47374 3 years ago
you should donate a video to the cause (freedom).. send me one.. I'll use it to help train some newbs.. peace be still, PRAISE THE LORD! Lord I lift you're name on high.
biosbasher 3 years ago
To be honest this might actually work but only if you have kevlar on and the other guy has a knife or small sidearm. Otherwise the stadard 7.62 rounds travel at 2100 fps and I don't think back peddling a little is going to help. This video is too assumptive that all fights are close and the attacker is armed with a pistol or knife. Well, some have ak's some have ar's some have rugers some have sks's and some have body armor.
biosbasher 3 years ago
Okay... this video is geared towards the most likely attacks one is going to face. If you are being shot at with an AK or AR15, etc., then you are probably going to die because there isn't really any good defense with a pistol against rifles. There are things that you could do, but we aren't going to discuss those.
brian47374 3 years ago
it's been four days since you've posted any comments whats the deal? Hey, ego sometimes shields the science of it all. WHich is the one you exhibit most?
biosbasher 3 years ago
Well, The Lord shields those he chooses. We can be prideful and we can be self righteous but in the end, the Lord holds the power.
biosbasher 3 years ago
the Lord gave us the power to defend ourselves as stated in the bible.
1320crusier 3 years ago
Absolutely!
biosbasher 3 years ago
Do you know what jesus said to his disciples when he sent them to do work?If you dont have a sword,sell your cloak and buy one
stricklandjc 3 years ago
The most dangerous person you need to worry about is the one who is committed to the cause with or without training!
brian47374 3 years ago
Did you know that most shootings where the police officer lost his life.. actually lost against a man who has never fired a firearm before? Instinctively men shoot pretty well. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE ANYONE!
biosbasher 3 years ago
All I'm saying is don't try that on a trained man. TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATE against a trained man. Think, if two cars line up at a light.. equally trained.. the one who moves first wins.
biosbasher 3 years ago
Not at all true about the first one who moves first wins. Ideally a trained person wouldn't be going around committing crimes!!! And, with some of the training I've seen and experienced, well, the tactics can be EASILY thwarted!!!
brian47374 3 years ago
Well, I'd rather speak slowly and not give out bad information like others do and contridict myself in the same sentence. Talking in front of a camera is not as easy of a task as you might think because you have to stay on track and focus. Yes, I was a bit nervous because it was my first production.
brian47374 3 years ago
The best combat handgun is the Glock, but the best don't use handguns. Val Kilmer..I'm you're huckleberry.. LOOK the mini-14 speaks for itself. Jack Rabbits look out.. woo hooooooo.
biosbasher 3 years ago
People, remember that a trained man can shoot twice on a playing card in 3/10ths a second. Moving only works on the untrained. Never, think about moving away first. Think about attacking first.
biosbasher 3 years ago
"Moving only works on the untrained"? SAY WHAT... are you serious. Moving away is not always the best option or even an option. But standing still is a death sentence 99% of the time! The tactics shown are just ONE of the possibilities. In order to fully understand the options available to you, you will need to purchase the 2.5 hour DVD.
brian47374 3 years ago
great video....works well with my
Blackhawk serpa/ Glock 31 set up.
I was looking thru my P.O.S.T. Academy Firearms paperwork... you definatley know what u are talking about. we were taught the same stuff at P.O.S.T.
hiredgun30 3 years ago
half of what this guy says is common sense.
the other half is ... punctuated by ... pregnant ... pauses.
conradaerb 3 years ago
This is wishful training, the guy will say "i wish that would work" chances are, this will all be discarded when the shots start whizzin by. How about training strategy and tactics in stead of RECOVERY! Oh like always be by cover.
biosbasher 3 years ago
the squirrel running along a tree branch didn't make it, why would this guy?
biosbasher 3 years ago
i small game hunt and to be honest...
the rabbit that did this, didn't make it :) he was doing 45mph
biosbasher 3 years ago
What kind of weapon and holster do you use in your everyday carry?
Matt7711 3 years ago
Glock 19 with a blade tech
brian47374 3 years ago
Thanks
Matt7711 3 years ago
Great video
GuateChecho 3 years ago
-Gasp- you forgot zig-zaging to reduce predictablity and that you need to know why you're moving 45 degrees left as oposed to right, example: more effective cover. Or how about getting close to a tree or ground to "shrink" your' center mass once you HAVE distance and more effective cover.
DNAslaggit 3 years ago
Situation dictates strategy... That is one of the reasons for moving 45 degrees. And, because it creates more distance than lateral movement in most cases.
brian47374 3 years ago
Thanks, now my brother cant beat me :)
IndeedSpeed18 4 years ago
How funny would it be if a buddy tested him during the video by sneaking up on him and testing how he reacts?! You can't be stuationally aware 100% of the time, and that's when it happens.
LS1280Z 4 years ago 2
if some one wants to kill you, he will don worry abot that, and i dont want to tell you what hapend if he shot you at your back. In my opinion guns are to have on your office or at home.
GuateChecho 3 years ago
buddy its called 3 quarters lol
ds121 4 years ago
Great video, Thanks..........
palonejr 4 years ago
Very nice, I'm close to getting my CCW and I'll have to keep these tips in mind. Thanks for sharing!
jkpoore 4 years ago
Great video....much Mahalos (thanks)
Allpau808 4 years ago
Very informational, thank you.
nicolaeTm 4 years ago
You are welcome!
brian47374 4 years ago
The hands are annoying.
SGB1911 4 years ago
lol, still good information.
kez850 4 years ago
That's why I like the Weaver Stance instead of standing square.
AgentFour 4 years ago
very interesting - apart from the initial slow talking NLP with african american upper body movements - your conclusion that the best way to move is to cross-step away at 45% was spot on - are you aware its also one of the fundamentals of Shuriken Jutsu? (edged projectile throwing - Japanese style)
tnick2 4 years ago
Crossing your feet increases the chance you will trip. I strongly disagree with it.
buzman1985 4 years ago
Cross stepping has been around for HUNDREDS of years... Samuri and other warriors used it, why is it any different today? But, if you are not coordinated, don't use it! It's ok to disagree. It just isn't for you!
brian47374 4 years ago
Unless you have ever taken fire and done cross stepping and not tripped I don't think its a good idea. Big Mother may I steps are good at 45 degrees.
buzman1985 4 years ago
I cross-step in swordplay all the time. It requires more practice and coordination, but creates a lot of distance, allows very rapid "crooked" strikes (crossing the wrists into the strike as oppose to straight in), and allows for a lot in the way of turning and maneuvering. Although not in a real firefight, I have also found cross-steps to be highly effective at creating distance and minimal profile in Milsim games such as airsoft with both pistols and rifles.
paladin1552002 4 years ago
brian I posted a question but it did not show How come??
Bowdeen 4 years ago
Check again... I didn't approve it...sorry!
brian47374 4 years ago
You Screen quetions about your vid?
Bowdeen 4 years ago
Did not approve of the question/I don't understand
Bowdeen 4 years ago
We have had people be just plain rude and we have gotten SPAM on here so we monitor for those types of things. We approve MOST things whether they are "negative" or positive because it is feedback and we welcome feedback that is done in GOOD taste!
brian47374 4 years ago
I do not recall what I could have said that might be thought of as rude or bad taste. I have never heard of you other than you tube.I have become a student of CCW and own many DVDs and belong to 3 IDPA Clubs.I thought I might ask a question before spending my money.If you are going to be in a buisness you should not be so thinned skinned
Bowdeen 4 years ago
I never said it was you that was rude. I just said that we have HAD PEOPLE who are rude. I am not thin skinned. I welcome questions, always have, always will.
brian47374 4 years ago
I just watched volume #1, and the content exceeded my expectations.
The tactics in the video were very logical and self evident to me -- as if I knew it before hand, yet I didn't really know until learned from the instruction.
wog222 4 years ago
Glad to hear that it was easy to learn and it made sense! You must be a "Trekie". LOL We try to present things in a REALISTIC manner and not limited to "Inside the box" thinking.
brian47374 4 years ago
Yea I was a "Trekie" back in the day. LOL
Maybe do a segment on Klingon disarming tactics?
wog222 4 years ago
He was one of my role models growing up... LOL. I was a bit nervous because it was my first video and I wanted to get the information out and in a good manner.
brian47374 4 years ago
You did fine Tuff for them if its not as good as they wanted You are giving information out that a lot of people charge for (Magil etc)
Bowdeen 4 years ago
This is a 2.5 hr. DVD set. The information presented is only a SMALL portion of what we have to offer. We wante people to UNDERSTAND why we do what we do and why we are different. We hand out FREE information EVERY DAY!!!
brian47374 4 years ago
Darn! My sound isn't working. But from what I read, I think this is the first thing im going to watch when i fix my sound
ThingsThatLive 4 years ago
Thoughtful consideration of a movement plan. Commendable video.
xagcx 4 years ago
Hi there brian, iam a swat officer in Hungary, Its a country in Europe just so you know. Anyways my comments on your tactics are that we use almost the same tactics that you show on your video. keep it.
kareemhernandez 4 years ago
Good to hear!
brian47374 4 years ago
Brian you did a very good job with your video. This moron RequiemForAJosh is totally illiterate.. didn't he notice this video is for self defense?? guess not because he makes no sense. Also he should learn that if he is criticizing someone he should make sure he spells right :). Brian keep up the good work.
ThaMan2131 4 years ago
Everyone is entitled to THEIR opinion. It doesn't make them right or wrong.
brian47374 4 years ago
Great Vid. man
caliber10 4 years ago
Brian, What is the best way to conceal carry a glock 23 in your opinion? thanks
thatglockdude17 4 years ago
I like carrying IWB at the 4 0'clock position because it is accessible by my both strong and weak side hands. And, IWB is easily concealable!
brian47374 4 years ago
I agree. Movement is very unexpected. I was corned by 4 men in Nashville a couple of years ago and two of them had guns. They stood back and drew their weapons on me and a friend of mine. In the split second that it took for them to get their guns out of their pants I was running off down the hill. I thought my buddy was behind me but one of them was chasing me. My buddy froze.
conspiracy777 4 years ago
funny that you should mentoin people freezing but it happens all the time. For instance the VA tec shooting in all of the coverage of the story that I saw, I never one time heard that anybody who came into contact with the shooter say that anybody retaliated! Why? They were dead ducks anyway! The shooter should have been jumped! Correct me if I am wrong but trying to apease a shooter who has every intention to kill you makes no sence.
pabyler 4 years ago
Very logical yet very realistic. I like it. I like it a lot.
megatron515 4 years ago
Hi Brian,
Moving in a confrontation is great because it is unexpected. Predators expect prey to react a certain way, anything done outside the box of expectation gives the person who is attacked a slight moment of reprieve. You have given a lot of thought to movement. All of the information is useless unless your audience actually practices it thousands of times to develop muscle memory and/or visualizes it often. Thanks for the video.
prosafetyspeaker 4 years ago
i'm no expert but i like the 45 degree crossteping makes good sense at least to me,
pabyler 4 years ago
It does make good sense! You don't have to be an "expert" to understand it or use it!
brian47374 4 years ago
I don't think i will be taking advice on saving my life from a person that can't count. Check your "ten basic directions" of movement you ignorent trigger happy violence junkie.
RequiemForAJosh 4 years ago
Brian, this was very informative. I like most would have assumed laterally would be best, not back at 45 degrees.
USP1986 4 years ago
Yes, I know. However, I started doing A LOT of thinking about it and measured it and there is a pretty big difference. Now, moving 45 degrees is NOT the "best" way to move, but rather A WAY to move! But, if you need to create distance quickly, it does the best job of getting you off the "X" and create distance.
brian47374 4 years ago
Excellent job on the video, very informative and I like the material. My only criticism is the way the speaker moves his hands too much and speaks in short bursts. Perhaps it is "stage fright". Please don't let that slow you down on making more great videos! Thanks
Luvsairplanes 4 years ago
I appreciate ALL comments that are in good taste. Actually these are some of the "worst" clips for me talking with my hands out of the 2.5 hour DVD these clips came from.
brian47374 4 years ago
sounds good on in theory for a square range. the idea is to practice everything. you may be able to do the cross step on familiar terrain, but the likely hood of you remembering this in an unfamiliar area and the likely hood of you falling over is increased exponentially
leeindy 4 years ago
You might want to visit our discussion forum! We can discuss this matter there much more easily!!! I have been using cross stepping for nearly 20 years and I have NEVER fallen down once! Even when out in the real world.
brian47374 4 years ago
Talks...like...Kirk from...Star Trek!
nedbk 4 years ago 4
Great video! I live in the People's Republic of New Jersey so my chances of getting a CCW are zero unless I befriend my local police chief. However, I have a question. If the assailant is a few feet away from you and you can't reach your sidearm in time, should you burst in with an unarmed technique as soon as a threat is made?
Nanohachan 4 years ago
It is situational, but I would say YES. Unarmed combatives are probably what is going to keep you alive in the FIGHT! Especially at close distances and when caught off guard. If you are caught off guard, what are you going to do naturally? Probably not go for your gun.
brian47374 4 years ago
Sounds an awful lot like George Bush's premptive strike policy. LOL
I'm sure most liberal states follow California's penal code which does not allow for brandishing or premptive responses to potential threats and Maryland requires retreat before violence can be used. So would lateral movement be considered a retreat to a judge and jury? Only police officers get the benefit of the doubt, so I wouldn't think so.
bayareababe2004 4 years ago
Simple solution to the state issues. MOVE! ;)
brian47374 4 years ago
I was not reading a script. I know this material inside and out. Thanks for your input though!
brian47374 4 years ago
Guys, a 9mm is a huge bullet in the world of side-arms. We Americans think that the .40 and .45 are the king of rounds but I can tell you from experience that even the "small" .38 Special is a man stopper. The new 9mm pistols are excellent fighting weapons as they hold at least 10 rounds and pack real power. Remember, the Nazis almost took over Europe with .32 pistols and 9mm subs.
huckelberryfriday 4 years ago