Vehicle Gun Fighting - Mark "Six" James

This video focuses on Five Keys to Fighting in or around a Vehicle. The video features Mark "Six" James, Executive Director of Panther Protection Services.

Panther Protection Services is a full service protection agency performing threat assessments, executive protection, self-defense training, firearms instruction and high risk tactical protection. We understand the distinction between protecting people and protecting property Our primary focus is on effective, discreet client protection-- thus our motto "swift but silent." Our team members are disciplined, dedicated professionals who possess the most important personal protection skill -- threat avoidance.

Our goal is personal risk mitigation for our clients, while enhancing their ability to function safely within their business and social environments. Our commitment is to deploying protection of the highest industry standard on all assignments.

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• Vehicle Gun Fighting
• Automobile Gun Fighting
• Fighting from a Car

[pericode3huevos]

I liked your video a lot, it has a lot more usefull information about that situation than others on the tube.

Just a little observation, in Colombia, the country where i live, I have found that American instructors use a much wider personal and vehicle space than the available in the 3rd world streets, and you seem to have the same problem, I believe that is the situation with contractors in Iraq have had to adjust to.

Thanks a lot for the shared knowledge.

[TRPOperator6]

@pericode3huevos Thanks for the feedback as it pertains to the personal distance. Please understand in a deadly force situation we take advantage of what we have available. Where you can try to stay at least 6 ft off of the cover (space permiting) to allow rounds to potentially richochet over you not into you. Always look to shoot around cover verses over it. When you shoot over it, you typically bring your vitals (heart, lungs throat and face) directly into the richochet area.

[debralee2009]

Nicely done, so many people diregard the 12-20 degree rics and get directly against cover only to catch a ric in the face. how about a video on fighting around a vehicle with friendly / family inside. IE; using drive train for protection getting members on the floor boards and so on. another great video Mark! keep up the good work.

[TRPOperator6]

Thanks for the kid words, nice to hear them from a pro. I try hard to put out good quality work. All the best to you and the family!

[pericode3huevos]

I liked your video a lot, it has a lot more usefull information about that situation than others on the tube.

Just a little observation, in Colombia, the country where i live, I have found that American instructors use a much wider personal-vehicle space than the available in the 3rd world streets, and you seem to have the same problem, I believe that is the situations contractors in Iraq have had to adjust to.

Thanks a lot for the shared knowledge.

[silvermediastudio]

There's an informal DEA/NY Firearms Unit report on protection provided by vehicles from common handgun, rifle, and shotgun rounds. A Google search will find the pdf, good reading. Two important points from it, 1) aside from the engine, vehicles provide very little protection from anything 9mm or larger, and 2) always better to shoot AROUND cover rather than OVER it.

[KentuckyRebels]

I am glad I watched your video. I would have used the vehicle incorrectly for cover. Thanks alot. Can you add something on watercrafts, motorcycles and other outdoor vehicles. The knuckleheads seem to be everywhere now. Keep up the good work.

[brightsmile0827]

You gave alot of useful information on how to take cover. Thank you!

[doggz2009]

Good explination of the difference between Cover and Concealment when fighting around a vehicle. Hollywood has lulled us into a false sense of security about the safety of a vehicle in a gun fight. Thanks for the reality check. Keep up the good work.

[atlantasbest7]

Good points Mark, and thanks for the training. Being a prior Marine I can appreciate the tactical aspects that you are referring to.