Dam it. I was going to buy one of them "circumventable… some science word.. bullet proof shirt" … EDIT: "so I bought the shirt and ya I got a new belly button hole now" lmao
No, what you pay for is a professional to give you direct 1 on 1 input on your shooting stance as it relates to you based on your comfort level and experience. This is good information, but I feel like only people who are already experienced shooters can take any value away from this. Shooting, stance and grip entirely depends on the shooter, their experience and what feels comfortable to them. What the poet thinks is the best stance for him, or in general, might not be the best for you. Every person's body is different, and speaking from experience, when the rounds start flying, A) you don't think about stance/grip and B) Even if you are, rarely are you able to put yourself in the "best" stance/position for numerous other reasons. Instinct/Point training and practice are still 100x more useful than standing in front of a full length mirror for 20 minutes practicing your "tacti-cool" stance. Id rather practice AA hits while double tapping from the hip with tenth splits.
@@TheeGlocktopus I agree with a lot of what you say but when he preaches about his stance it is really just an athletic stance. Anyone who has ever really watched or played sports can do one. A beginner can see his pretty basic athletic stance and try it for themselves and get a comfortable stance with the basic tips he gave them. But yeah those two hour sessions don’t compare to this one video.
@@TheeGlocktopus I agree, nothing substitutes for real live training with feedback and Q & A with an experienced instructor (or veteran). But his information IS excellent & very useful even for a long-time shooter & veteran like myself.
War is a horrible. I was born during Vietnam, grew up in the 70's and 80's, Grenada would have been my "War" so I have little personal perspective on the subject, only what I've read, watched and studied. Veterans I see today, although 20 years or more my junior, impress me with their knowledge, strength, commitment and awareness. Most do not seem like the damaged fathers and uncles I knew growing up who had fought in WWII, Korea or Vietnam: those lonely, distant men, many who seemed to have never come home. It is encouraging to see a man using his strength and knowledge to train others. Thank you to anyone who has served, and for making this informative video. I have several takeaways I'll attempt at the range today in my casual comfort, thankful that I never had to spend 6+ hours clearing a city. Peace.
The AR-15 is a just a riffle, and that is it. Riffles have been around long before Vietnam,Grenada. I dont get your whole war thing, as it pertains to this weapon!
A very well written comment Daniel, and all too true. The increasing awareness of mental stress and near obliteration of the mind in warfare, along with the changes from a very mass scale, conventional style of warfare to today's I think has some possitive affects, but there are still many who see more than the mind ever should. Not sure where the "AR-15" response came from. Love the rifle, but that response had nothing to do with your comment, and everything to do with John's comment about clearing for hours, and the helpful, instructive information on the video, that was yes about handling an ar-15 rifle, but not the subject of the comment.
@@goobermcgilicuty3754 He is referring to the fact that many who helped produce this video are soldiers themselves, and them using this knowledge from war to help others is honorable.
So….ill just throw this out there. My good friend’s son graduated top 10th percentile of his class at the USMC sniper school. I asked him about multiple shooting techniques across this specific platform. He said straight up….the best stance and technique is where you feel the most comfortable with. He said….find that and train extensively…..become proficient and remain as comfortable with your muscle memory as possible. Nothing more…nothing less. It’s that simple! His words.
GJ 👍🏻 and thanks 🙏🏻 for yer military service, Eddie. What were his branch, M.O., and years of 🇺🇸 service? Sounds like you were in Fallujah in 2007, eh John? Just a guess. 😉
I'd like to say, and I'm sure I can speak for many others that have just started shooting, thank you. Your communication skills are amazing and your ability to keep it light while engaging are second to none.
Wore my WPS t-shirt to physical therapy yesterday and was instantly recognized by another patient... and we all felt just a little bit safer in the moment. I had no idea I was wearing a replacement for my plate carrier. Good stuff!
Honestly, if I could take a full training course with John I would be the happiest person around. If it's not right he'll physically move you til it is right while kinda hovering yet not overbearing. Secondly, I like the way he actually explains things properly in a way ppl will understand and explain why he wants you to do those things.... I Love the videos. I honestly can't Thank You enough for your videos, knowledge, training, experience and just the channel as a whole. Very well done. Keep up the Great work.
Good job Eddie. This guy is a champ. Putting yourself on camera getting that kinda instruction and criticism is to b commended now a days. Great vid great info.
It's so awesome that you are providing these instructions to the public. I implore everyone to join this man's Patreon. It's so worth it. Getting more instruction and helping this guy provide a great service.
I’ve watched more than a few “how to shoot an ar15” vids & this one was one of the most technically informative. also really appreciative of noting the pro of a close fore grip for less fatigue.
i have been shooting for nearly 30 yrs. DS1 vet. Contracted for 2 yrs. I consider myself to be a more than competent shooter and gunfighter. And have helped mold countless shooters over my lifetime. EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch 1 of your videos, I learn something new!
Very helpful. Thank you, iam a beginner from the Navajo reservation, so that being said. I had some one shooting at me an my wife while we were talking a walk. Near her house. I also watch Zee. You guys are FN allsome.
Go take one of his classes. I took pistol 1&2 in chicago last year and it was very worth it. I consider myself a fairly seasoned shooter and I felt like a noob. Hoping he comes back for 3&4 as there are NO 3&4 classes on the calendar.
madcow3007 Unfortunately some of us don’t live in the US so DVDs or paid online videos would make John’s teachings accessible to fans across the boarder.
@@th3comb1ne13 Same here, wouldn't mind full set :P Sure, I wouldn't mind a trip to US for one of his classes, but since that's not really an option, I'd settle for full set of videos.
My second time watching this vid (I just got my very first AR!). John has such a friendly style of instructing, and that Eddy guy is so humble and attentive. I love the Army vs. Marine joshing around near the end! Also, Evan at the top is so hilarious and talented. I would be cracking up 24/7, if I worked with him! No wonder John can't keep a straight face.
Thanks for this…. I love watching these before I get out and hit the range… I know most gun guys are too “shy” to admit it, but I think a video of showing a newbie, like myself, how to shoot properly and train, documenting how well the training and proper handling; from stance and grip, to cleaning and maintaining, turns an amateur, into a well trained amateur… I know this is an older post, but if you happen to see it, most guys I talk to would love to see this done as well as be more willing to pay into a proper training platform. Just a thought, I don’t see many people willing to admit it, but I bet my paycheck people will be watching it, and hopefully, motivated to get good training. Thanks for everything, just ordered your sling, can’t wait till it arrives Friday to add to my DDM4a1.
Watched this vid with my wife. I said, “I don’t know if I’d want John touching me that much” in humor. She looks at me and says, “ I wouldn’t mind”. I just gave her a flat look. When she saw my look she said, “for training you jerk!”. I laughed till I cried!
Happy to see someone admit that having your hand in the front of the magazine well isn’t wrong. It’s situational and based on your goals. I’ve seen a lot of people say it’s plain wrong and the super forward grip mainly used for competitive shooting is the “only” correct position.
Thank you for making this video. I am joining the Army Nurse Corps and am learning how to shoot and this is helpful to reinforce what our instructors said in class.
This is such a good vid. I actually scrolled past several times thinking, "Pfft, I have a dozen rifles..." I couldn't resist watching the most beautiful man in the industry though, and am genuinly glad I didn't. I'm embarrassed at how little I actually know in comparison to professional. Idk how Lovell isn't the biggest name in the industry because the quality of his content is second to none. I think I have a mancrush.
Let me add that I find your tips very helpful. I was raised on guns but have no military training. I hunt but shooting an AR repeatedly is different than shooting at wildlife. Love your stuff, keep it coming
While this is video is 16 months old I found it to be very helpful. I hadn't realized so many things about the stance to get a good sight picture so that the gun is stable, on target and returns to target after firing. I was doing it all wrong, thinking old school rifle stance and can see how impractical that is for an AR. I've determined that before I go shooting again I have to practice 10,000x repetitions "presenting" in the proper form so that the gun comes up in the right place automatically without thinking so it is ready for immediate target acquisition. At this moment the stance and position of the rifle feels foreign, but after a few dozen times of just lifting the rifle into position and getting the sight in center view I'm starting to feel when I'm doing it wrong. I plan on hitting the range some time this week and will then incorporate firing into my new routine. Thanks for the video. Again, most helpful.
@@xbocax16 Marines are actually really well known for their marksmanship; they probably have the best sniper school in the world and every Marine is a rifleman. But hey, every branch likes to make fun of the other branches.
I was in the New Zealand Infantry for 6 years. We used the FN FAL while was there. A longer rifle that required a different shooting stance. I want to get an AR15. I always thought the shorter AR wasn't for me. After watching this video on how you shoot these rifles I will now go ahead and get one.
It took about 1000 rounds (civilian no training) to find solid points of contact and balanced rifle grip to help mitigate recoil enough to come back to target. As I am always learning thank you for your knowledge.
Ah Kennesaw Georgia, where residents are legally required to own a firearm and the crime rate is far below national average. I heard people sleep well there!
@casa JB Ja moin, Meister! Er hat nur "schön" falsch geschrieben. "Weiter machen, ihr beide" ist völlig korrekt, da es 2. Pers. Plural Imperativ ist. Für dein "macht" müsste man den Satz umstellen: "Macht weiter, ihr beide."
I just put a Miculek brake on my AR. My rifle is actually dipping down now, because I used to have to fight the muzzle rise, before installing the awesome brake. Thanks to you, I now know how to correct this mistake in technique. I had obviously got into a habit of being too tight on the gun. Your material is awesome, brother. Keep it coming.
I saw this video pop up on my list a few days ago..... but i resisted watching it as i am an old range official, and i did 3 combat tours. my job entailed making sure Marines could put rounds into center mass at 200,300 and 500 yards. I did this 48 weeks out of the year. very few people in this world have pulled the buttstock of a M-16A2 into their shoulder more than i have,, very few people have sent more rounds down range OR at actual enemy targets than i have. your instruction was pretty good, but ,i dont know if training has changed since I was in.. but i always was taught, AND taught my Marines that the off hand elbow was to be tucked in and braced against the rib cage. forming a tight stable platform for the rifle. Once again, i am NOT criticizing your methods... i am just stating the one obvious difference i saw in your and my stance.
Your vids have been very informative, especially after acquiring my first AR Pistol. They've definitely assisted in informing both the legality of a "brace" use and muzzle length under 16in with a buttstock! Thank you!
very good to know. as a first time AR daddy, ive been told a lot of various contradicting 'must do's and never a good 'why'.... just the 'cause its the best'. having a relaxed but controlled hold and stance so you can maintain for longer periods, keep control, fall back into the correct position after each shot without too much fighting... that seems most important. i will have to start practicing to find and keep that method.
Just like learning to drive...too many things to handle at first...then, no problem bro, as it becomes second nature after practicing a lot... Thanks John...
John, these technique videos are very helpful and a solid foundation is needed for everyone. With that, one thing I can’t find much on, but believe is foundational, is safety selector manipulation. If you could even touch on, in one of your videos, the timing of switching from fire to safe and vice versa it would make training safer for everyone. Since a lot of pistols don’t have that feature it seems to be a habit that takes time to form with a rifle. Thank you for your service and contribution to training safe effective gun owners. God bless.
Great video! You are spot on with stance and technique. When I was in training for law enforcement, your methods were what our instructors taught. I now have my own AR, and enjoy practicing. If someone has never done any target shooting, you are missing out on a lot of fun!
Great video, I learned a few new techniques for my next range day. I fire a rifle right-handed but am left eye dominant. If I am using a red dot or holographic sight and keep both eyes open, I see two images, upper left and lower right with the actual point of impact somewhere in the middle. Too bad because both eyes open not only enhances your field of view but helps keep the muscles (the orbicularis oculi) of your firing side eye from getting tired.
@serpent645-Thanks for your comment. I am right handed and left eye dominant, makes everything harder. Appreciate your comment about the oculi, every little bit helps.
Hi John! My name is Gustavo and I’m from Brazil (such a dangerous country), so could you please make a video suggesting a plan in case of a home invasion? Thanks for yours attention!
I'm right handed, but left eye dominant... Leads to all kinds of crazy adjustments to run an AR. Love that brass down the shirt. Great instruction and coaching 👍
Over 13 minutes standing there with the rifle in front of Eddie... "I'm seeing a little more shake than I like." Eddie "Really John, this is bothering you?"
So the diagnostic bit at the end was probably the most helpful bit of this video for me. My stance is generally pretty okay, but I don’t always get enough lean in to flatten things out properly, and when I was shooting last I noticed that the dot was moving a ton and then coming back in, which was slowing down my cadence of fire. Something to focus on, for sure.
I took your rifle 2 class last November. If this FREE video had been in that class I would have gladly paid an extra one hundred dollars for the hands-on training. Great tips in such a short amount of time.
I thumbed down cause I always learn train how you fight. This guy gets a zero for practical. Can John shoot target at night? While enemy shooting back..
John Brown Can you? Lol John did this professionally, as he mentioned, in the Rangers. Most guys on here that are arguing tactics and training may be infantry which is just a different ballgame.
@@m-at-the-w142 I set up Compound bow to shoot at night. I might hit target. He did what professionally? Go door to door with billions of dollars in backup shooting legally armed citizens that were protecting their home and family. I take a lot of pride knowing American military hasn't had an enemy since WW2 and Civil War. When China Rangers kick in your door and kill your family for politics then I will laugh and support them as professionals.
The way you show keeping the fore-grip arm down for long term stability is the way I was taught to hold it when I took riflery in college. In fact, we were taught to keep the left elbow rigid against the body.
You should've lifted the shirt and shown completely unharmed cardboard target underneath to complete the gag :P "Buy now! The shirt that auto circumcises the enemy bullets!"
Those are the exact same points I teach except when I shoulder my AR in the pocket, I use a stretch technique instead of a push pull. It works perfect for me. Awesome video bro!
First, Thank you for your service! Their are people that appreciate what you did for us Americans at home. I just re-positioned everything on my rife. This is so much better the way i had it set up.
When I was young kids cut other folks lawn it wa a kid job not an adult business. Anyway I grew up cleaning gun collections and loading ammo. Needless to say I have used many firearms through the years. I been checking out a bunch of your videos even the beginner. This one (How to use your AR) wow this is a new wold for me Lots of good stuff, Thank you for the knowledge transfer sessions.
I bought one of these shirts and he's right, it's not bullet proof. The Doctor said I should make a full recovery though so it's all good.
So you found the actual plus to the shirt.. although it's not really bullet proof, it increases the healing ability.. like a +30 or so.. Sweet!!
Don't forget charisma...WPS garb gets the girls...well, the ones worth getting anyways.
Todd Ambrose, it in dresses your sexy count by 21%, quoted from John himself.
Hope you chose red.
Dam it. I was going to buy one of them "circumventable… some science word.. bullet proof shirt" … EDIT: "so I bought the shirt and ya I got a new belly button hole now" lmao
Folks just so you all know this information is usually stuff you pay for in a 2 hour class! This guy is brilliant!
Agreed! Love his content!
I’d guess those two hours classes are two hours because it’s in person and hands on.
No, what you pay for is a professional to give you direct 1 on 1 input on your shooting stance as it relates to you based on your comfort level and experience. This is good information, but I feel like only people who are already experienced shooters can take any value away from this. Shooting, stance and grip entirely depends on the shooter, their experience and what feels comfortable to them. What the poet thinks is the best stance for him, or in general, might not be the best for you. Every person's body is different, and speaking from experience, when the rounds start flying, A) you don't think about stance/grip and B) Even if you are, rarely are you able to put yourself in the "best" stance/position for numerous other reasons. Instinct/Point training and practice are still 100x more useful than standing in front of a full length mirror for 20 minutes practicing your "tacti-cool" stance. Id rather practice AA hits while double tapping from the hip with tenth splits.
@@TheeGlocktopus I agree with a lot of what you say but when he preaches about his stance it is really just an athletic stance. Anyone who has ever really watched or played sports can do one. A beginner can see his pretty basic athletic stance and try it for themselves and get a comfortable stance with the basic tips he gave them. But yeah those two hour sessions don’t compare to this one video.
@@TheeGlocktopus I agree, nothing substitutes for real live training with feedback and Q & A with an experienced instructor (or veteran). But his information IS excellent & very useful even for a long-time shooter & veteran like myself.
War is a horrible. I was born during Vietnam, grew up in the 70's and 80's, Grenada would have been my "War" so I have little personal perspective on the subject, only what I've read, watched and studied. Veterans I see today, although 20 years or more my junior, impress me with their knowledge, strength, commitment and awareness. Most do not seem like the damaged fathers and uncles I knew growing up who had fought in WWII, Korea or Vietnam: those lonely, distant men, many who seemed to have never come home. It is encouraging to see a man using his strength and knowledge to train others. Thank you to anyone who has served, and for making this informative video. I have several takeaways I'll attempt at the range today in my casual comfort, thankful that I never had to spend 6+ hours clearing a city. Peace.
The AR-15 is a just a riffle, and that is it. Riffles have been around long before Vietnam,Grenada. I dont get your whole war thing, as it pertains to this weapon!
A very well written comment Daniel, and all too true. The increasing awareness of mental stress and near obliteration of the mind in warfare, along with the changes from a very mass scale, conventional style of warfare to today's I think has some possitive affects, but there are still many who see more than the mind ever should. Not sure where the "AR-15" response came from. Love the rifle, but that response had nothing to do with your comment, and everything to do with John's comment about clearing for hours, and the helpful, instructive information on the video, that was yes about handling an ar-15 rifle, but not the subject of the comment.
@@goobermcgilicuty3754 He is referring to the fact that many who helped produce this video are soldiers themselves, and them using this knowledge from war to help others is honorable.
Kneel! The dude stands there like wtf I’m no dog. Cracks me up every time!
I was looking for a comment like this
He's uncle sam's mistreated Chesty.
WP looks like he enjoys moving this guy around like his personal manakin.
DUCK!
Huh?
WHACK!!
So….ill just throw this out there. My good friend’s son graduated top 10th percentile of his class at the USMC sniper school. I asked him about multiple shooting techniques across this specific platform. He said straight up….the best stance and technique is where you feel the most comfortable with. He said….find that and train extensively…..become proficient and remain as comfortable with your muscle memory as possible. Nothing more…nothing less. It’s that simple! His words.
Thanks to Eddy for being John's life-sized demonstration action figure.
“Hey Ed, wanna go shooting for my new ‘How To’ video?”
“Yeah, sure why not.”
gets at least fifteen minutes being jerked around and felt up.
Did he have a kung fu grip.
He gave all his G.I. Joes to the kids, so now he plays with Marine Eddies.
yeah he looks like theon greyjoy
GJ 👍🏻 and thanks 🙏🏻 for yer military service, Eddie. What were his branch, M.O., and years of 🇺🇸 service? Sounds like you were in Fallujah in 2007, eh John? Just a guess. 😉
I'd like to say, and I'm sure I can speak for many others that have just started shooting, thank you. Your communication skills are amazing and your ability to keep it light while engaging are second to none.
Wore my WPS t-shirt to physical therapy yesterday and was instantly recognized by another patient... and we all felt just a little bit safer in the moment. I had no idea I was wearing a replacement for my plate carrier. Good stuff!
Honestly, if I could take a full training course with John I would be the happiest person around. If it's not right he'll physically move you til it is right while kinda hovering yet not overbearing. Secondly, I like the way he actually explains things properly in a way ppl will understand and explain why he wants you to do those things.... I Love the videos. I honestly can't Thank You enough for your videos, knowledge, training, experience and just the channel as a whole. Very well done. Keep up the Great work.
My thoughts exactly. Does a great job of conveying intricacies concisely =great instructor.
Yep, he's very articulate and meticulous. He doesn't "uh", or "um" at all
Same here Allen...!!! Great video...
A good instructor will be able to explain the same idea 5 different ways. John is that type of instructor ....
@@anthonymazzone2875 i read this as he said "uuhh"
Good job Eddie. This guy is a champ. Putting yourself on camera getting that kinda instruction and criticism is to b commended now a days. Great vid great info.
He’s an awesome dude for sure
It's so awesome that you are providing these instructions to the public. I implore everyone to join this man's Patreon. It's so worth it. Getting more instruction and helping this guy provide a great service.
Maybe it’s the lab coat, maybe it’s the accent, but the scientist seems legit.
John trying to undersell the power of the bulletproof WPS apparel
Eric Ocasio lol!!!!!
Chuck Norris checks his closet for John Lovell at night
Evan? Evan, is that you? Wow, he's a German scientist now. Most impressive.
@Eric Ocasio That's why I don't shave my chest hair. Like Kevlar fiber, it's all about the weave.
And blood stains come out with a single wash load!
I’ve watched more than a few “how to shoot an ar15” vids & this one was one of the most technically informative.
also really appreciative of noting the pro of a close fore grip for less fatigue.
"Not realizing that I do this full-time professionally"....PRICELESS!
i have been shooting for nearly 30 yrs. DS1 vet. Contracted for 2 yrs. I consider myself to be a more than competent shooter and gunfighter. And have helped mold countless shooters over my lifetime. EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch 1 of your videos, I learn something new!
I've been looking for a bulletproof tshirt for a while, and now that these are 100% warpoet approved, it's a no-brainer.
Just ordered my first AR, and this is exactly what I needed!
Semper Fi Eddie. Pros are never done learning.
Very helpful. Thank you, iam a beginner from the Navajo reservation, so that being said. I had some one shooting at me an my wife while we were talking a walk. Near her house. I also watch Zee. You guys are FN allsome.
John you need to do a full set of instructional dvds bro....
Go take one of his classes. I took pistol 1&2 in chicago last year and it was very worth it. I consider myself a fairly seasoned shooter and I felt like a noob. Hoping he comes back for 3&4 as there are NO 3&4 classes on the calendar.
madcow3007 Unfortunately some of us don’t live in the US so DVDs or paid online videos would make John’s teachings accessible to fans across the boarder.
I bet my compound bow vs his best night shooting platform.
@@th3comb1ne13 Same here, wouldn't mind full set :P Sure, I wouldn't mind a trip to US for one of his classes, but since that's not really an option, I'd settle for full set of videos.
That’s what this is dude.. just online instead
I love how John focuses on the fundamentals, they are the most important yet most overlooked aspect of effective accurate shooting
First four seconds of video and it's already awesome! Cheers to the great Dr. Schmetterling!
Shot this riffle before and every 12 gauge shot gun I have shot..... the recoil is way beyond this semi-automatic riffle. Way beyond!!
My second time watching this vid (I just got my very first AR!). John has such a friendly style of instructing, and that Eddy guy is so humble and attentive. I love the Army vs. Marine joshing around near the end! Also, Evan at the top is so hilarious and talented. I would be cracking up 24/7, if I worked with him! No wonder John can't keep a straight face.
John: “Rifle”
ATF: .......!
John: *er....PISTOL*
.....
John: “Buttstock”
ATF: .....!!
John: “er....Brace”
I think some mover and shaker in the ATF is on our side. They have been very lax on the pistol stuff.
This didn't age well
@@SomethingOriginalFPV oh shit what happened?
Thanks for this…. I love watching these before I get out and hit the range… I know most gun guys are too “shy” to admit it, but I think a video of showing a newbie, like myself, how to shoot properly and train, documenting how well the training and proper handling; from stance and grip, to cleaning and maintaining, turns an amateur, into a well trained amateur… I know this is an older post, but if you happen to see it, most guys I talk to would love to see this done as well as be more willing to pay into a proper training platform. Just a thought, I don’t see many people willing to admit it, but I bet my paycheck people will be watching it, and hopefully, motivated to get good training.
Thanks for everything, just ordered your sling, can’t wait till it arrives Friday to add to my DDM4a1.
It does not matter how long I've been training I like it when you go so in depth with the basics; it builds a strong base.
Watched this vid with my wife. I said, “I don’t know if I’d want John touching me that much” in humor. She looks at me and says, “ I wouldn’t mind”. I just gave her a flat look. When she saw my look she said, “for training you jerk!”. I laughed till I cried!
😂😂
when she said for training i would have replied Yeah honey i want to believe you
Hahaha!!!😂😂😂😍
Lol loved this
excellent bio-mechanical breakdown. dont get that detail in too many places with those depths of explanations. bravo!
This will undoubtedly be the first of MANY times I watch this video. Newbie here. 🙋♂️
Lucas from Trex arms has a good vid on this as well.
John will never give you bad info
Welcome
@@DedicatedSpartan thank you Sir.
Happy to see someone admit that having your hand in the front of the magazine well isn’t wrong. It’s situational and based on your goals. I’ve seen a lot of people say it’s plain wrong and the super forward grip mainly used for competitive shooting is the “only” correct position.
4:46 "Sometimes you see guys with big lats up here"
*slaps trapezius*
11/10 Dr. Lovell
😂😂😂
Thank you for making this video. I am joining the Army Nurse Corps and am learning how to shoot and this is helpful to reinforce what our instructors said in class.
This is such a good vid. I actually scrolled past several times thinking, "Pfft, I have a dozen rifles..." I couldn't resist watching the most beautiful man in the industry though, and am genuinly glad I didn't. I'm embarrassed at how little I actually know in comparison to professional. Idk how Lovell isn't the biggest name in the industry because the quality of his content is second to none. I think I have a mancrush.
Let me add that I find your tips very helpful. I was raised on guns but have no military training. I hunt but shooting an AR repeatedly is different than shooting at wildlife. Love your stuff, keep it coming
Outstanding, clear and comprehensive as it gets. The other secrete is....'range time' in order to establish your groove. Thanks!
While this is video is 16 months old I found it to be very helpful. I hadn't realized so many things about the stance to get a good sight picture so that the gun is stable, on target and returns to target after firing. I was doing it all wrong, thinking old school rifle stance and can see how impractical that is for an AR. I've determined that before I go shooting again I have to practice 10,000x repetitions "presenting" in the proper form so that the gun comes up in the right place automatically without thinking so it is ready for immediate target acquisition. At this moment the stance and position of the rifle feels foreign, but after a few dozen times of just lifting the rifle into position and getting the sight in center view I'm starting to feel when I'm doing it wrong. I plan on hitting the range some time this week and will then incorporate firing into my new routine. Thanks for the video. Again, most helpful.
as a fellow Marine i laughed at that ending
Me too,Semper Fi!
As soon as John said it, Eddy's face "Oh cot fkn dmmit" -- i lol'd
Hahaa trash talk to the Puny ranger!!!!
LMFAOO Semper Fi JarHead!
Is that usually a dig at marines? Sorry, I’m not familiar with the trash talk between branches.
@@xbocax16 Marines are actually really well known for their marksmanship; they probably have the best sniper school in the world and every Marine is a rifleman. But hey, every branch likes to make fun of the other branches.
I was in the New Zealand Infantry for 6 years. We used the FN FAL while was there. A longer rifle that required a different shooting stance. I want to get an AR15. I always thought the shorter AR wasn't for me. After watching this video on how you shoot these rifles I will now go ahead and get one.
This has been one of the most informative shooting videos I’ve seen in some time! I love how you teach the why and how John. Keep up the great work!
Wild to find out I had no idea how to hold my rifle. Thank you lol. Very informative
You and daddy Garand Thumb need to do a opening scene of you two shooting. I think it would be EPIC!
The Constitutionalist RTO Definitely
If you're trying to break the pewtubers universe yes they should.
Garand is the eldest son. Travis is daddy.
I think they need to bullet test garand thumbs flannel the way they tested WP T-shirt’s to see if they are as bullet proof.
No cuz the comment section on @Garland Thumb vids is infested with unstable individuals
It took about 1000 rounds (civilian no training) to find solid points of contact and balanced rifle grip to help mitigate recoil enough to come back to target. As I am always learning thank you for your knowledge.
Ah Kennesaw Georgia, where residents are legally required to own a firearm and the crime rate is far below national average. I heard people sleep well there!
If you think that's because everyone owns a gun, I don't know what to do for you.
What’s the demographic break down?
@@willypeter8861 Kennesaw is 27 miles north of Atlanta.
@@willypeter8861 not that it matters but its about 50% white
www.georgia-demographics.com/kennesaw-demographics
Spring Bloom Ostrich much? Of course that is a big part of the reduction. So sad that you don't know that.
Ive been shooting for nearly 20 years, and this guy still had information that was useful! Amazing, thank you so much!
that is some fine German engineering brilliance 🤣 shön weiter machen ihr beide
русский утвержден +1 жизни
@casa JB machen is correct, he is talking to 2 people
@casa JB wow people get offended quickly. German is my first language, if you don't like football don't watch it I don't care
@casa JB Du hast ja vielleicht Probleme... Chill mal ein bisschen. "Schön weiter machen" oder "Macht weiter", so einfach...
@casa JB Ja moin, Meister! Er hat nur "schön" falsch geschrieben.
"Weiter machen, ihr beide" ist völlig korrekt, da es 2. Pers. Plural Imperativ ist. Für dein "macht" müsste man den Satz umstellen: "Macht weiter, ihr beide."
Happy Veteran's Day! To all the veterans out there, thanks for your service! 🇺🇸
Awesome man. About to go shoot my new AR. Very helpful. Thanks!
My son is an Airborne Ranger Scout. I love watching your videos and learning from him as well.
I tried an AR-15 for the first time yesterday. Definitely fun!
Glad you enjoyed it, hope you dive in to guns more.
Your a man now!!!!! Welcome
It's hard to argue against 30 rounds of felon repellent in a compact easily controlled package. Please get good training and have more fun.
This was awesome!!! This is the best and most thorough advice I've seen on proper shooting form.
For me this stuff is great to see. Sometimes it good to be reminded of what is overlooked a lot of time. Thanks for the lessons John.
I just put a Miculek brake on my AR. My rifle is actually dipping down now, because I used to have to fight the muzzle rise, before installing the awesome brake. Thanks to you, I now know how to correct this mistake in technique. I had obviously got into a habit of being too tight on the gun. Your material is awesome, brother. Keep it coming.
Great video. He knew better than to challenge an Army Ranger. Respect to all of our Military branches but my hats off to the RANGERS
I saw this video pop up on my list a few days ago..... but i resisted watching it as i am an old range official, and i did 3 combat tours. my job entailed making sure Marines could put rounds into center mass at 200,300 and 500 yards. I did this 48 weeks out of the year.
very few people in this world have pulled the buttstock of a M-16A2 into their shoulder more than i have,, very few people have sent more rounds down range OR at actual enemy targets than i have. your instruction was pretty good, but ,i dont know if training has changed since I was in.. but i always was taught, AND taught my Marines that the off hand elbow was to be tucked in and braced against the rib cage. forming a tight stable platform for the rifle. Once again, i am NOT criticizing your methods... i am just stating the one obvious difference i saw in your and my stance.
Your vids have been very informative, especially after acquiring my first AR Pistol. They've definitely assisted in informing both the legality of a "brace" use and muzzle length under 16in with a buttstock! Thank you!
very good to know. as a first time AR daddy, ive been told a lot of various contradicting 'must do's and never a good 'why'.... just the 'cause its the best'. having a relaxed but controlled hold and stance so you can maintain for longer periods, keep control, fall back into the correct position after each shot without too much fighting... that seems most important. i will have to start practicing to find and keep that method.
Just like learning to drive...too many things to handle at first...then, no problem bro, as it becomes second nature after practicing a lot...
Thanks John...
I tried the bullet proof shirt out and it actually works!! No one sees it coming. Thank you!
John, these technique videos are very helpful and a solid foundation is needed for everyone. With that, one thing I can’t find much on, but believe is foundational, is safety selector manipulation. If you could even touch on, in one of your videos, the timing of switching from fire to safe and vice versa it would make training safer for everyone. Since a lot of pistols don’t have that feature it seems to be a habit that takes time to form with a rifle. Thank you for your service and contribution to training safe effective gun owners. God bless.
Great video! You are spot on with stance and technique. When I was in training for law enforcement, your methods were what our instructors taught. I now have my own AR, and enjoy practicing. If someone has never done any target shooting, you are missing out on a lot of fun!
John thank you for what you do,im pretty green with all gun stuff but im learning. Stay strong and God bless,hope i meet you in the future brother.
All great points, especially the stance. Most people don't understand that. So many nuances, to me shooting is finesse.
Man I've come to love your channel. You have a great mindset and serious and funny at the same time
Great video, I learned a few new techniques for my next range day. I fire a rifle right-handed but am left eye dominant. If I am using a red dot or holographic sight and keep both eyes open, I see two images, upper left and lower right with the actual point of impact somewhere in the middle. Too bad because both eyes open not only enhances your field of view but helps keep the muscles (the orbicularis oculi) of your firing side eye from getting tired.
@serpent645-Thanks for your comment. I am right handed and left eye dominant, makes everything harder. Appreciate your comment about the oculi, every little bit helps.
Hi John! My name is Gustavo and I’m from Brazil (such a dangerous country), so could you please make a video suggesting a plan in case of a home invasion?
Thanks for yours attention!
GOOD GUY HELPING A FELLOW GOOD GUY. LOVE IT. THANKS FOR THE REVIEW YOU TWO.
'Buttstock'
ATF already knows your location.
Rip puppers
Spring Bloom fuck the atf. Background checks are anti 2A, permjts and licenses are anti 2A.
@@Alejo__
In America, ATF fuck you.
Spring Bloom ... No... he actually lives in a free state, ATF would never go after him there.
@@agmsmith4079
I think you might be woefully misinformed about a couple of things.
I love how he shows the mechanics of the AR-15. This guy is very smart!!
As always just a great instructor. Thank you for always breaking it down to easily remembered basics
I'm right handed, but left eye dominant... Leads to all kinds of crazy adjustments to run an AR. Love that brass down the shirt. Great instruction and coaching 👍
I loved that intro. Had me laughing so hard. You should start everything that way. Good job guys.
This is one of the finest videos on how to shoot an AR I have ever seen!
Over 13 minutes standing there with the rifle in front of Eddie...
"I'm seeing a little more shake than I like."
Eddie "Really John, this is bothering you?"
So the diagnostic bit at the end was probably the most helpful bit of this video for me. My stance is generally pretty okay, but I don’t always get enough lean in to flatten things out properly, and when I was shooting last I noticed that the dot was moving a ton and then coming back in, which was slowing down my cadence of fire. Something to focus on, for sure.
As a german, it sounds more like a czech english accent :D
Badenia, good ear! In the original video with these guys he says he's from the German Spetsnaz Unit. So it's obviously a very Euro-Integrated accent.
Liberate Germanistan. Please.
I concur
This is without a doubt one of the most informative and easy to understand videos I have ever watched. Thank you!
Man. Ordered the bullet proof shirt right away. Can't wait to test it. Thanks for the recommendation John ! ^^
Commenting prior to training class with John. Completing my homework. 😉
Love all your videos John!! Leaving in a few to go pick up my first AR15 from the FFL so this video is perfect timing for me 👍🏼
Congrats! Have fun brother, enjoy it!
I took your rifle 2 class last November. If this FREE video had been in that class I would have gladly paid an extra one hundred dollars for the hands-on training. Great tips in such a short amount of time.
We all know that the 3 thumbs down on this video are by former Marines because of John's comment at the end of the video! 😂😂😂
I thumbed down cause I always learn train how you fight. This guy gets a zero for practical. Can John shoot target at night? While enemy shooting back..
John Brown lol? Was that a troll?
@@Alejo__ No, i'm not a big fan of this guy. I watch to learn what you guys learning.
John Brown Can you? Lol John did this professionally, as he mentioned, in the Rangers. Most guys on here that are arguing tactics and training may be infantry which is just a different ballgame.
@@m-at-the-w142 I set up Compound bow to shoot at night. I might hit target. He did what professionally? Go door to door with billions of dollars in backup shooting legally armed citizens that were protecting their home and family. I take a lot of pride knowing American military hasn't had an enemy since WW2 and Civil War. When China Rangers kick in your door and kill your family for politics then I will laugh and support them as professionals.
The intro the best I have seen in a long time!!! Had me rolling for at least ten minutes.
Great instruction. One can only HOPE some of the interweb RAMBO squad watch and learn.
The way you show keeping the fore-grip arm down for long term stability is the way I was taught to hold it when I took riflery in college. In fact, we were taught to keep the left elbow rigid against the body.
I love the Marine joke at the end 😂😍
One of the best videos out there. You are so underrated. Thank you again
Damn, I need this kind of training! Hopefully at some point I can take one of your classes. Love this!
I'm in tears over the intro! Soooo funny! Keep killin it!
Thanks ALL Patriots!
You should've lifted the shirt and shown completely unharmed cardboard target underneath to complete the gag :P "Buy now! The shirt that auto circumcises the enemy bullets!"
One of the best videos on rifle grip and stance!
"uhh my collar bone gets lost in a sheet of muscle" 9:36 😂😂😂
Definitely a hidden dad joke
John, you and your crew definitely elevate dork to an art form.
2:45 Lovell is taller than someone! Yay for that!
Those are the exact same points I teach except when I shoulder my AR in the pocket, I use a stretch technique instead of a push pull. It works perfect for me. Awesome video bro!
Does anyone else see that Eddie looks like he’s about to kill John and overthrow a third world government through the entire freaking video? 😂
Brandon Allen big anger much rage, it is what we prepare for as Americans, have to take that oil from the thirdies
First, Thank you for your service! Their are people that appreciate what you did for us Americans at home. I just re-positioned everything on my rife. This is so much better the way i had it set up.
Kennessaw, Georgia? Is this the city that requires its residents to have a firearm in their homes?
Yes it is.
Vladislavs Dovgalecs Hooray for Kennesaw!
"Its the law in Kennesaw"
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These comical intros are hilarious! Y'all should absolutely keep them up!
Doing research for a book: Ends up watching Warrior Poets Society.
Doing research for a video game: Ends up watching Warrior Poets Society.
:D
Same hahahha
When I was young kids cut other folks lawn it wa a kid job not an adult business. Anyway I grew up cleaning gun collections and loading ammo. Needless to say I have used many firearms through the years. I been checking out a bunch of your videos even the beginner. This one (How to use your AR) wow this is a new wold for me Lots of good stuff, Thank you for the knowledge transfer sessions.