"400 rounds of ammunition, that's another $80..." I miss those days

Videos like this which refer to “$100 for 500 rounds” sure do seem out of date right about now...

I love my poncho liner. It's around 20 years old and still looks new, sitting in my truck. It's had a few cute girls on it over years, on the beach and in the woods. Truly a multi purpose tool. LOL

I find myself enjoying these more than the regular ASP channel lately.

The fact that KZfaq hides these types of videos is literally a shame. Your advice could very well save lives! Thanks for the extremely helpful information John.

"NAH FAM THAT AIN'T HAPPENING TO ME" LOLOLOLOLOL

You nailed it, sir! A firearm is a tool of last resort, and you need to be not only proficient but comfortable and well trained in its use. For the past 3 months, I've been hitting the range for a minimum of an hour EVERY Saturday, to break bad habits and condition myself to use handguns better (i.e. build those neural pathways). As a good friend says all the time, "You don't practice until you get it right, you practice until you can't get it wrong."

Hello from 2021 when $100 might get you about 100rnds. I laughed so hard when he said that you could get 500rnds for 100 bucks.

Super helpful! Just got my CCW this year and am trying to figure out what it takes to acquire and maintain a competent level of skill. The standards you've suggested are more clear and practical than any I've found so far. Appreciate your honesty! Keep e'm coming!

I have very recently been in a situation where I did not have $40 per month. Because of a sudden disability, I was homeless, living on an old schoolbus, and had no income at all. I had sold nearly all of my possessions but I still had my handgun. I was in this predicament for nearly 3 years, and I still carried every day. Having a disability made it nearly impossible to defend myself physically without a force multiplier. Sorry, long stupid story nobody cares about. My point is, if you truly don't have money to train, carry anyway if you can. I'd guess most people can scrape together enough cash to pay for it, and dry fire training costs nothing.

I'm glad you focused on training, not caliber. I would love for you to do more videos on training tips. When I am at the firing range, I am training different scenarios, one handed, sitting, lying down, weak handed, two handed, while holding something (sometimes you can't drop what is in your other hand), different weapons, etc. What I see at virtually every shooting range is people basically playing a firing game for points. One time I was shooting for the first time with a relative and we were shooting a "hostage" target. She claimed she won the game because she had more points. I didn't think I was playing a game. Her shots were all over the target, with two into the belly of the hostage, all shot at around 10 feet. My shots were within a coffee cup at 30 feet, all around the assailant's head, half of them in his head and the other half just an inch or so outside, all away from the hostage. In real life, there are no points, just dead people and alive people.

Very well done, John. I'm going to play this for my wife to hopefully convince her that the money I spend on ammo and training isn't an optional expense. According to your description, I'm a one-percenter, and the more I try to learn, the more I realize how much I need to train. Tosh, LtCol USAF (Ret)

Thanks for letting me know it's not just a warm & fuzzy, even if I feel that way after I've sent 150 9mm fmj down range. I've been paying close attention to the videos you've posted & the instruction you've been giving. I really appreciate the level of advice & the fact you are a brother in Christ. Thank you for explaining your reasons for becoming defensive carrier. I live just down the road from you in Tucson area. My motivation for getting a hand gun & training came when a stolen car was abandoned right in front of my home. That and a sudden increase in gang activity in my neighborhood. I don't have my CCW (yet), I've taken your lessons to the range to practice with. Thanks again for your work for defenders & our Lord.

I loved my XD40, still have a nice fancy competition model.

USAF didn’t give us poncho liners (or ponchos) either, but when you are working in an air conditioned hole in the ground in Kansas, you aren’t exposed to a lot of rain. Thanks for another great video. I have gotten so much good information from you. Other gun channels are entertaining, but you stay focused on the reason that I have and carry a firearm. Keep them coming, please!

Hey, that XD comment was uncalled for!

Just bought my first firearm in September(M&P9 2.0 4.25"). So far it's never been shot. This year has been a whirlwind of events. Got married in March, had a daughter in July, started a new job in August and got a new puppy in September. The days are short. Very short. I definitely need to get my training started. It's on the list.

I get attacked by Ninjas on a daily basis ,people call them elderly customers ...I call em Ninjas...

I love this guy. So genuine, so honest and so generous. He really does do gods work

It’s the “nah fam 👋🏻” that killed me 😂😂😂

OK. Mine is a woobie. Good allegory by the way. I did take a hunters safety course in 1961 (Globe Arizona). So I have had some training:). Still have the certificate to prove it.

dot torture made me realize i needed glasses. the realities of turning 50 LMAO

“Listen, Ace. You and I have to have a man to man talk about your woobie...”

I have been conceal carrying for roughly 2 1/2 years and just took my first real class about two weeks ago with Redhawk Firearms and it was absolutely incredible. Not only did I unlearn some bad habits and increase my marksmanship, but I found flaws in my gear as well. I learned in one day that I don't love my Springfield XDs nearly as much as I thought I did. I have corrected this and bought a much better pistol that allows me to train better and be much more proficient. Already excited for my next class, it really is good stuff. Excellent topic John.

Fantastic advice John! I have been inspired to do the dot torture, 5x5 and concealed carry standard tests. I'm sure it will be well worthwhile. Thanks!

This is probably one of my favorite videos that you've done touches on some sore subjects with most people

My shooting experience until recently has been 99% rifle and shotgun, with 1% pistol time. Holding a Master Classification in NRA HighPower Rifle I have come to understand sight alignment, trigger control, safety, etc, with a rifle. Even though I own several pistol and shoot them from time to time, I never felt comfortable conceal carrying or even defending myself if the need arose. Several months ago I decided to start working towards concealed carry. Since then I have taken 4 full days of pistol training from a very reputable (but not well known) group. What was taught in those classes was amazing, we learned basic marksmanship skills, how to properly draw a firearm, covered multiple shooting positions, shooting from cover/concealment, different types of reloads, shooting while walking, engaging multiple targets, clearing different types of jams, using strong hand only, using support hand only, multiple drills, I shot through car windshields, held the slide closed and pressed the trigger, and most important learned how to be a thinker and a shooter and to be AGGRESSIVE once you are in a gunfight. After this I ran over 2500 rounds through my pistol, went to concealed carry class, still practice (Dry fire and live fire) often, shoot USPSA type matches, and finally feel I could defend myself if needed. Your mileage my vary, but for me good training and practicing good techniques is priceless.

When i first started carrying (in AZ) it was open carry (no CCW) in 1990, and I went to the range often, but no formal extra training. I was confident, but hindsight it was woobieish. I was fortunate to work for a small security Co, where the owner was a retired Pima Co. Sheriff and was appalled by their own standards. He paid for all ammo and trained us even up to advanced tactics (outdoor range law enforcement used) every Wednesday. After a few years of that I knew I was skilled enough to carry every day (CCW for over 10 yrs). That said, even though I dry fore practice at home daily (I'm disabled) I certainly do need to keep up on the training, and even hit the range more. Hard on disability income, but that's just an excuse I can figure a way around. Awesome information once again! I've never done the Dot challenge, can't wait to try it out!

Butthurt inducing truths 😂😂 cracks me up every time

Boy I tell you what... The FIRST thing I wanted to do after I got my CPL was take a 'real' class. The CPL 'training' is bullshit. They tell you about general gun laws, when you're allowed to use the gun, etc... it has NOTHING to do with practical use or training. I was so shocked to know I was 'qualified' to have a CPL when it was over. I still didn't carry it for months until I had taken classes and made plenty of trips to the range.

THIS, This is why I subscribe to your channels! I hate to admit it because the stone cold truth is stinging me quite a bit right about now, but you make sense. I got training and learned how and how not to drive my truck, same thing for my boat. Yet after just a few hours on a range every couple of months I just gradually acquired an "I got this" way of thinking and went out and got my CCW and never gave carrying a second thought. I'm having those second, and third, thoughts now! Thank you for the wake up call John!

These educational training videos John puts on here is a real public service. I know good and honest people who live below the poverty line and cannot afford to shoot often. I explain to some folks about ASP to visually see what happens in shootings and how fast they can happen. Viewing the slow motion and commentary points out where mistakes are made and how to improve. Sadly, we live in a world, and in our own country, where there is evil. There are those who prey on children and elderly and will not hesitate to harm or kill for .25 cents. You can equate this to buying a new car and not knowing how to drive. Where I live, there are two deputies who are firearm instructors and will teach people the basics of safety and usage of a firearm for free. You just have to supply your own ammunition and firearm. Like any professional, you need good knowledge of your trade and the proper tools which work best for you. The Woobie gun can be a detriment if you do not practice and learn from people who are experts and can point out your mistakes before you make them in real life.

I've been shooting literally since I was 3 years old with my Red Rider BB gun. From there I went to a pump air rifle from Daisy that fired pellets and BBs. I bring this up because even though I was just a little bitty kid, I had lots of good teachers. My family on both sides were full of military men who fought all the way in ww2 to Korea, Vietnam, and of course Desert Storm and other smaller venues. I learned as much as I could from them as well as other family members who were more hunters and just enjoyed practicing to get better. They would take me with them because by the age of 15 I could already shoot more accurately and at least on par with some of them. I was lucky that I could go out to the ranch and there was my favorite place in the world. I would by a box of Federal 750 rounds for around $9 and by the end of the weekend it was all used up, so I started buying two boxes, my brother as well. We had good safety skills which we practiced and I only got better and better. My point is that I shot so much, I was a true marksman at such a young age. By the time I got to the military, I clearly remember Drill Sergeant Harris come up to me screaming when we were on the range seeing where we qualified. So he comes up to me and screams in my face, "Vigil, where the he'll did you learn to shoot so good like this?" I responded from endless shooting and hunting since I was a kid. He singled me out and made me prove it as he said, but under stress. I began the course and he started yelling in my ear things I ain't ever heard before and haven't heard since. Regardless my shooting ability put me at the top of my class in that department. Anyway what I am saying is yes practice all you can and as much as you can. I am lucky because of the rural area I live I have a shooting range on the side of my home. I fire a few rounds everyday through my various firearms. Practice as much as you can, I realize the difficulty for you guys who live in the city is you have to make range time. I have the luxury to shoot out my front door if I choose so what a great advantage. You have to make time though to hone in on your skills. After doing something for so long it does become muscle memory and what not, but I am of the mind that there is always room for improvement. Even the most minute things can come back to haughnt you especially once stress is introduced into the equation and bullets are coming your way all the time and practice you invested will probably make the odds in your favor. Keep working on basic fundamentals and stay focused sharp and well if a situation arises you should be okay. Always pay attention to what's going on around you. Today people have no clue as they have there face burried into their phones and laptops and of course they got the drop on you, what else can go wrong from here can go to them just robbing you all the way to them killing you. Train and be ready for whatever. Great video!

I had a Ruger LCP in a pocket holster for many years. During my 6th year of concealed carry a man threatened to kill me and I had to use it. Shot once, missed, he had the good sense to turn around and walk away. But it could have gotten me killed. Since then I've had many professional training sessions. Learned a LOT about guns and holsters and now I have a Glock 42 on my hip. Training courses are worth the money. Articles and videos are time well spent. Solo practice sessions are nice to, provided you reinforce good habits and dont start any bad habits.

I've taken a defensive pistol class twice in the 2 years I've carried in ILLINOIS. Burned through 250 rounds each time. I also go to an indoor range monthly and shoot 100 rounds each time. I need to add the drills John mentioned. I'd like to do the DP class monthly starting next spring.

Listening to you list ammo prices breaks my heart.

Thanks for the video! I was fortunate to have a really great CCW instructor who made the same point. As a result, I keep a training journal and log every class, every live fire session, every USPSA match and every dry fire session. I have also put together a video file with some of my training sessions and a few matches. Just as I hope to never need to dry my pistol defensively, I hope to never need to defend my choice (or abilities) in court. FWIW, this week it was 1.68 seconds from concealment to target (10 yard A zone hit)......

hey john, how many people that you've shown on your other channel have little to no training, and still successfully defended themselves and stop the bad guy? just out of curiosity. I've been to a few different training classes myself and most of what i've learned from them is how to find my mistakes and then correct them. Valuable information sure, but not worth several hundred bucks per class.

Minimum standards to establish competence. No lying to self. What a concept!

I dont even carry because I haven't taken a class and I want to take multiple classes before I carry. I bought an M&P 9mm compact for this purpose. I shoot at least 10,000 rounds a year between all my firearms, many of which are 22. I was just gonna carry and figure stuff out as I go, until I started watching your channel. Then I realized how stupid I was. I've only had my 9mm for 3 weeks and have already put 1000 rounds through it. I had to stop eating out and brown bag my lunch every day while people are eating bacon cheeseburgers and fries from the above average cafeteria at work but if the balloon goes up, I'd rather have the skills to eat a cheeseburger another day. Your channel has changed my day to day life. I can't really say that about any form of entertainment or education. Thanks John. I intend to do everything I can to not carry a woobie

why can't it be both :/

"Nah fam, this ain't happening" EPIC

And you got that sooo right about fire arm training. NRA classes are okay for basic, basic training. Real training includes not shooting stationary targets and getting training in combat skills, quick draw and accurate shots on target, at 100 degrees noon in August in John's area and at -10 degrees midnight in deep dark December, dry fire exercises, research and reading on firefight stress, learn how to chip the edge, shoot around corners, practice gun control from awkward positions to include fast draw, peripheral eyesight and awareness training, learn about attitudes that address the use of deadly force and how to apply it, and absolutely never stop training sight picture, alignment, trigger control and pull ... it's a total commitment to the responsible use and attitude awareness and maintanence regarding the intelligent and committed use, or not, of deadly force. Thanks again, JC; 'you the man'.

I thought I was an okay gun user; regular range visits with my EDC, etc. Yesterday I did my first proper training course, and learned how much I suck. My gun didn't malfunction once, but I did. In South Africa, a realistic scenario involves FIVE armed men assaulting your home late at night in a robbery. Or being present at a highway gas station when 13 armed men arrive for a cash heist. With my skills before yesterday, I was not prepared for that level of intensity. I went from 'I would probably die', to 'I will probably survive'. TRAINING IS IMPERATIVE! After yesterday, I added a tactical pen to my EDC, and placed an order for a knife and spare magazine pouch. I also have a level 2 sun burn on my neck now.

I for one get tired of being browbeaten by firearms instructors and their friends in the business about paying for their training. I stopped listening to Tom Gresham because of this. This video isn't really any different--lots of thinly vailed insults aimed at the 99% of us who aren't buying the product. I've seen a thousand KZfaq videos with varying skills and techniques and theories about carrying and defensive firearm use. I take that information and go to the range on my own schedule and all of my cash going toward ammo for me to practice what I've learned. John---you're great and I like what you do--But you, too, have failed to convince me that I owe a stranger a few hundred dollars and 8 hours of my time and attention for what I can get for free.... I know in-person training would fun and interesting, and I may go for it someday, but all the info and the different theories are out there for free.

We called them a poncho liner :)

Boom! I'm in the 1%. My family calls me obsessed! Oh well, next training class is Monday.

I had an xd .40. I loved that gun.

Right now, mine's a woobite, but that's why I've decided not to carry it until it isn't anymore. I shoot it a lot more often once every couple months but I haven't taken any courses yet.

To preface, I am an instructor. I think training is good. I think training is fun. I think being trained may become very important, if society keeps heading down the tubes. That being said, the "how much is your life worth" sales pitch set forth by some instructors annoys me. From what I have read and heard, in the vast majority of CCW violent encounters in the USA, the good guy wins. The bad guy runs away, gets shot or gives up. This makes sense when you consider the OODA loop and the element of surprise. The bad guy does not expect the good guy to have a gun. If he did, he would pick another target. Further most bad guys are not skilled with a weapon. Further, the FBI(I think) did a study and 70% of shootings are 3 shots or less in 3 seconds or less from 3 yards or less. If true, marksmanship and tactical pistol skills are not really required to survive. However, you have done a lot of research on violent encounters, does your research show that there are a significant number of encounters in the USA where the good guy needed fighting pistol skills to survive? Again, I am not suggesting anyone not to train. However, in reality, it probably isn't necessary for Joe 6 pack or Sally soccer mom. Especially, if you consider the rarity that the average law abiding American will face a lethal force threat.

This video makes me feel better about my level of training compared to the average gun owner. It also inspires me to train more.

Thank you for speaking the truth John, it is much needed for my ears. I learned so much from this video, for starters the word "woobie" XD... Ps I love your close up "here's-the-deal" shots. They really help to drive your points. Wish I could be under your tutelage more than just as a viewer.

More pretentious than informative. Good intent... poor delivery.

BOOM! solid video! I am going to do these. speed is the only thing I am worried about. I am just a slow person. cold tar running up a hill. But I will give it everything I got to do it! Video proof coming soooooon!

John, this video exceeds all expectations and should be a required watch for all conceal carriers! The $ numbers you break down at the end is fantastic on what to expect to pay to stay sharp and the drill you’ve provided are great drills to have mastered. Thank you so much for what you do and God bless you and your ministries sir!

I either take a 90 minute tactical defensive class once a month and/or hit the outdoor range for follow up practice for previously learned skills. Thanks for the reminder and something to share with others I care about. The tactical class they put on at my local range is put on by local LEO pros - only costs $25 ($15 for range members) - but sadly only has about a dozen students each month - this in a county with over 8,000 CCW permitees. But at the last CCW qualifications test about 4 people couldn't pass at 5 yards - sad situation. Great advice about testing from EDC concealment - I always do range time from my EDC location with my EDC.

500-600 rounds may be a couple hundred dollars but what is your family's life worth to you? John, your simple easy to understand advice really bring it home. People carry a gun but seldom follow up with training. And shooting your carry gun and practice [dry fire] that build muscle memory. Great video. And the way you break down the costs showing people that it is just a couple of StarBucks a month. Good job, Sir

I have two guns that I carry regularly, and a third that gets carried occasionally. Once a week I go to the range and shoot 100 rounds through each gun. I shoot some strong hand, some off hand, and the rest Weaver. The range where I’m a member doesn’t allow any kind of speed drills, so I practice drawing and firing with snap caps at home. It’s the only option I have right now. I’ve been doing this since 1993 when I started carrying a concealed weapon. At that time it was a SIG Sauer P220. I now carry a Dan Wesson Classic and Glock 36 regularly. Occasionally I will carry a Nighthawk Custom Talon with the Glock 36 instead of the Dan Wesson.

I appreciate your videos John. I'm not new to firearms, I've been hunting and shooting my entire life, but I AM new to handguns and concealed carry. Since I've been following your channel I have obtained my CCW and now carry every day, I shoot frequently and have achieved a certain degree of proficiency in shooting. I do plan on signing up for a handgun self defense class.

I thought my family was the only one that called it a woobie. You're great!

This is a very good reminder. I am guilty of not training enough because busy work schedule. Thank you

It is interesting what a training course will do. I wasn’t sure if I really learned that much from my training course until I started getting light primer strikes with both my revolvers. It was really hard to diagnose because it didn’t happen at the indoor range, but when practical shooting, I was getting at least one light primer strike/cylinder. I figured out that I am shooting faster now and the old springs can’t keep up. I had to buy new springs.

I was wrapped in my woobie as I was watching this video. Lol

Those stats are woeful.. the DOT test sounds intense, but I have yet to get my CCW or EDC. Went to the range recently and learning as much as possible, and will lookup training beyond too. Thx John.

These BITs episodes from ASP are the B.E.S.T! Regards from Brazil, learing to cover my asp!

$500 for the extra confidence and the knowledge is well worth it

My gun is a freaking death ray defensive tool. ready for action. And I got to say, there is a lot of comfort in knowing your own skill and knowing you can hit well and fast enough with a handgun. It doesn't take as much practice as people think.

I shoot mine as often as my job permits, I dry fire train almost every day. My defensive training started in 1971 when I initially enlisted in the Air Force and has continued ever since. My current carry is either 1 of 2 revolvers either a S&W M-58 I've owned since shortly after i turned 21, and the other is also a Smith a 637 airweight, the M-58 is usually loaded with 170 Corbons the 637 with Federal 110's. Being an old Country boy I've been shooting since the gun was longer than I was tall, my Dad a classically trained Army rifleman taught me I like shooting Tennis balls rolling along the ground or hanging from a Target frame

My mom had a dry chemical fire extinguisher by her stove for my entire childhood. It was a "Woobie" for 30 odd years until a grease fire caused dad to use it. A new one now sits there. It's a comfort until that day it's desperate and critical.

John, I just finished all of the "Call of Duty" games on my PS4, now I am ready for anything.... Seriously, you are correct and I believe we should pay for professional training. I was shocked to hear most CCW holders shot less than five times a year, I generally shot about five times in a six week period, not including dry firing. I recommend people buy at least one box of FMJ ammo every payday for practice. Your topics and videos enable the viewers to consider the various possibilities of engaging a criminal with harmful intentions in a home, car, transitional space, etc. Thanks!

I’m new to this world. Taking CPL next month. Thanks for all the great info brother 🤓

I took scenario based training with Dallas SWAT trainers, and it was highly effective. Assessing situations and learning/knowing when and where to draw and/or fire to stop a threat. Train, train, train.

Full battle rattle had me rolling ....could we get a picture of you in full battle rattle.....

I've heard of a "wookie". But I never heard of a "woobie". I should have joined the army!

Working on your draw and placing shots at close range 0-3yds seems like the most common situation one can prepare for. I think most are going to wait too long to engage and have to stay cool and wait their turn. Mind set!! Making sure you can hit a threat quickly out to 25yds is next on my list. Can I smoke a shitbag from across the room. Other than that playing gun games are fine but paying soo much for a training class isn’t on my short list. A spot of land public or private setup to shoot safely and getting out and running your guns is in my opinion all you need. Found that my 590 had a feed problem after 300rds, had I not takin it out for some fun I could’ve been screwed with a breech loading single shot instead of a pump hd shotty. Just found the point my 42 will malfunction with good practice ammo last weekend (1000rds straight out of the box). As a note I’ve made, when your 42 stops cycling completely, dropping the mag and briskly racking the slide will get it running enough to shoot the ammo you should have on you. Not to be relied on but worked. My woobie is clean now and ready, always no more than 3’ away. Rule #2 Have more than one gun at hand!

Only two shooting competitions last yr with my carry gun- HK VP9 and about 4 other times at the range

In the Marines, we used our poncho liners as tents!

1% personal trainer 1 day a month 2 range days a week in winter 1 dynamic range day a wewk spring summer fall. Dry practice 3-5 days a week with mantis. However, as a land surveyor w/legal right to trespass. ive had 1-4 guns a year pulled on me. I practice de -essculation skill in all professional and personal relationships with a focus on emotional control. Quick to swallow pride even when right, except guilt (when its not mine) and evac. Which has been the more important skill to have. I pray the later skills always work over the former.

... and btw, John, your vids do count as classroom training as for as I'm concerned. Thank you.

I made the decision this year to make it a year of training. I've always been a shooter, typically shooting (on average) a few thousand rounds a year for at least the last decade, for sure the last 5 years. But I've never had formal training. So far this year I've done a 2 day pistol class, 2 day rifle class, as well as the meager LTC class. As well as doing countless hours of dry practice. And I will say I'm hooked and plan on doing a lot more training. So as a Texan I definitely fall in that 1% and believe my pistol is much more than a woobie. Hopefully others will take it on themselves to do the same. Good video.

...and really, all my guns are "woobies". But even the RG 22 Short can be lethal... technically. Hahahaha

"Nah, fam. That ain't happening to me." My sentiments exactly.

Here's a cool AND CHEAP challenge target for my fellow shooters on this channel. Take an IPSIC style target and cut out the small "head box" and the small "heart box" on it. Tape a 1" long piece of cardboard tubing cut from a paper towel roll (or wrapping paper tubes this Christmas) BEHIND & SLIGHTLY BENEATH that cutout with its opening pointing up and down. Put a Tennis Ball on top of that 1" tube so that it sits visibly in the "windows" you have cut in the head and chest and you have a cheap reactive target that can be shot at even a close range. The balls will take a couple of hits before being destroyed AND you can use the target as a "Negative Reaction Target" where you get scored "negatively" for shooting at the empty holes but hitting the target around those holes.

John: My gun definitely isn't a woobie. I've been in real shootings, (I'm still here!), and I reload, so ammo cost isn't really an issue. The problem now, in my neck of the woods, is that NO available range allows shooting anything even close to fast or realistic. I had a private range available for years that no longer exists, so as a result my skills have noticeably deteriorated. I'm sure I'm not the only one confronting this dilemma.

I'm not a trained firefighter but I still have a fire extinguisher in my kitchen. That said, I agree 100% about the importance of doing it right and doing it often. Train and practice.

1% here....took a long range 1000m shooting course this year and a force of force class last year

Excellent info was just telling a friend this will have to share. But now very hard to get ammo so no way those prices work now. Gun shop I purchased my 1st gun limited you to 1 box $$35 FMJ on there range. It’s all they can sell as demand so high. If I didn’t work I could go to big store 6am to get in line and if they happen to get ammo when they open at 9 can get only 3 boxes they will sell it all out in 1st hour.

About 200 to 300 rounds a week at the range and practice my draw and dry fire at home weekly. Try to get that muscle memory on that draw and especially clearing your clothing to get that firearm out and on target. And always watch Active Self Protection videos daily 😎!

Sweet I get to be a 1%er for this one. Took some Close Combat/Defensive Handgun classes this year to supplement my normal practice.

I fall in the 4% that took the LTC in texas but it's only because no other course is offer in my area

John: "500 rounds isn't cheap, its gonna cost at least 100 bucks" and here I am in 2020 buying .380... Tell me about it! 😂

Do those statistics include dedicated range time? Because I think that going to the range and shooting correctly/working on marksmanship is one of the most economical and practical ways to improve. Also lots of dry fire practice (daily if possible).

Very, very good info and instruction John. Good stuff to pass along to my friends who shoot or train infrequently.

I'm not in Texas, I'm in the 1% and plan to go to the range more than 5x's this year...

It is amazing the estimated one million incidents a year that involve a defensive use of a firearm turn out well.

I take it one step further. I use three 6 inch paper plates and shoot 2 rounds into each to simulate multiple attackers. Once your accuracy is acceptable you can try to increase speed. And a shot timer is a good investment. You can set the beep to delay from 1 to 9 seconds so you cant just shoot when you're ready. You shoot when the timer goes off. It will time your shot to 1/100 of a second.

I carry a CZ P-09, I had about 2k fmj through it, no malfunction. And I put about 200 rounds of gold dot, which I carry, through it, no malfunction. The best I got from the dot torture is 48 out of 50, but normally I got about 43-45. I'm able to draw from concealment and hit a 8 inch plate at 15 yard ( range rule, steel targets have to be at least 15 yards away ) in about 1.68 (hands up) and 1.25-1.35 (hands down). And I actually never took any training classes before 😂

and I agree it's very possible just seems unrealistic for most people. guns malfunction that's just what they do you have to learn how to deal with that keep up the awesome videos love your channel man and Godspeed my friend

Great advice on all points. If I could have one wish, it would be that every good person everywhere would heed it. Also, one doesn't need to buy $1+ per round ammo for defense. Remington green and yellow box JHPs are excellent, and only a little more $ than FMJ. On top of John's excellent presentations, I would recommend everyone take a look at Paul Harrell's (no affiliation) no-BS videos on the subject of defensive ammo.

John in 2017: "500 rounds is going to be about $100" Me hearing that in 2021: "HAHAHA FUCK YOU JOHN" **cries**