Louis was an amazing man. He always ran a hot range. Standing in front of the line, he's telling people what the next exercise will be. He's standing there, arms crossed, feet shoulder width apart. All of a sudden, there's a very loud BOOM!!! A cloud of dust kicks up behind Louis between his legs. Some dipstick standing in front of him fired the shot from his shotgun that fortunately did not hit Louis. He didn't flinch. He didn't jump. He just stood there looking at that guy. The range was dead quiet. Finally, in a very calm, even toned voice, Louis said to that man, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave." CLASSIC Louis! I sure do miss him.
This is bittersweet for me. I took numerous classes with Louis and always enjoyed talking to him. He was a fantastic instructor who taught me so much. I really missed.
@@davidhoffman6980I'm sure it does but was cut out. No one from the 90's made any sort of instructional video without cheesy electronic music. No one.
I took several classes with Louis. He knew what he was talking about. I was a firearms and tactics instructor for almost thirty years. His classes were full of instructors.
Its a bombshell that the light was "critical" to these guys even in this era when the lights were bricks on the front of the gun. And people still argue about whether you should put a light on the gun in 2022 when the lights only weigh 4oz. There is no reason not to have one.
One reason to not have one is to not have your gun pointing at something that you only want to point your flashlight on. Having a flashlight on your gun creates and strengthens a habit of not relying on your pocket light, therefore increasing the chance of shooting someone you should not have shot.
@Olsi Dema The chance of shooting something you should not shoot is much higher if you don't have a light attached to a two-handed weapon IMO. Using a handheld to ID a threat and then switching to a gun to shoot into the dark is a terrible idea. Am I misunderstanding how you plan to engage with a long-gun in the dark without a weapon-mounted light?
And then I'll add to my comment so the most important part is understood. The light is also able to be pointed at a human without the gun being pointed. A weapon mounted light is a great tool if you are assaulting or even in a scenario were combat is the orientation or if it's just you and the person you sleep with living in the house and you live 20 miles from neighbors. However a headlamp or a body armor mounted light is a much safer option for home defense with families and friends. I have no children and only live with my fiance now so it isn't a problem and I just have weapon mounted lights, but when I still lived with my best friend and his girlfriend I kept a light on my pistol, one on my body armor and a headlamp right beside my pistol if I didn't have time to don the armor.
The first I ever herd of Lewis Awerbuck was in the early 90’s I was in a gun shop and they had a bad ass 870 all pimped out and the clerk referred to it as an “Awerbuck” special. I had no idea who he was until later I saw his videos for sale in Paladin Press catalogs. I will never forget that shotgun I wish my dad would have bought it and I wish I could go train with him now.
I had the honor of taking a couple of his classes. This man was a SURGEON with a shotgun. His ability to run one in the most efficient, effective manner possible, was amazing!!! On a personal level, while small in stature, he was an ABSOLUTE LION!!!! The world is indeed a lesser place with his passing.
I started watching this on a whim and immediately considered clicking away as it looked a bit dated and I had no idea who Louis Awerbuck was. The longer I watched though the better it got. I paused to research more about Louis - I had no idea how well known or how good he was. What a sharp mind and a superb teacher, I learned quite a bit and will watch this more than once. One question...what did he say just before the video ended?
R.I.P. Louie. A master of firearms and the concept of 3D targets. He had many friends in the LAPD. Had the department used him as a consultant, the North Hollywood Shootout would have never happened with responders transitioning to a slug. It would have been over in a few minutes. At the time, the LAPD didn't even have slings on their shotguns. Now, a must.
@@Kinetic.44it doesnt matter what kind of slug it was if someone got popped in the gut or chest even with the body armor theyd be pretty fucked up. Its one ounce of lead keep in mind
Finally a shooting video that was well worth the time to watch. Regardless of when the video was made. There has been lot's of improvements over the years to upgrade shotguns. Various oversize safeties, improved shell carriers, barrel blocks for the muzzle area to add stability for the magazine tube. Anti recoil stocks for pump shotguns, adjustable length stocks, tactical slings, QD sling attachments. For ammunition there are the Federal Ammunition Company's "Flight Control" wadding to get very tight shit patterns of buckshot and birdshot. Winchester PDX-12 with a combination of a slug with three 00-buckshot. Copper metal shot is now available instead of just lead shot. A wide choice of fore arm devices that give you piccatinney or M-loc attachment area for weapons lights. For oversized safety recommendations. One company is Elite Tactical Advantage which offers a triangular shaped tang safety for Mossberg shotguns. Wilson Combat and Vang Comp for Remington style safeties. Taran Tactical Innovations and Freedom Fighter Tactical for Benelli shotguns. A Knoxx Spec-Opps anti recoil stock for Mossberg, Remington, and, Winchester pump shotguns. Semi automatic shotguns will not cycle with anti recoil stocks. All kinds of optic rails to mount red-dot optics. You even get a clamp for your Remington 870 to mount a bayonet if desired. Made by S&J Hardware. They also make upgrade parts for Benelli and Beretta shotguns. I'll be watching this video over and over. Hope I can put this knowledge to good use.
Me.....Two 12 gauge 870s and a Mossberg 590. Trained with them for years and decades.18.5" and 21" . No rails or sights. Not even a bead on the barrels. Don't need them. Haven't missed yet. Nothing better than a scatter gun for takin' care o' business. Good info in this video with one exception......Clueless on gun fit. This is the one aspect of the discipline that MOST "instructors" are clueless about is that the gun must fit the shooter, be it handgun, rifle or shotgun. I'm 6'8" tall and well muscled. Shooting a 12 gauge with a 13.5" LOP will beat the living crap out of me! I know this because I am a AA class Trap AND Skeet shooter. I shoot more 12 gauge rounds in a weekend that most shooters shoot in a year. Both in Sport and in combat training. All my shotguns have a 15.5 to 15.75 inch LOP. That's what works for ME.
The Super 90 isn’t bad with Remington Managed Recoil 00 buck, or PMC LOW RECOIL 00 Buck. Being a lefty, I found it difficult to load. I’m not going to say a slide action is better, but it works better for me.
So, in Britain, you can definitely own shotguns and a rifles. It’s a hassle compared to the what’s left of the free world however. But LA is from South Africa. Back in the day, guns were everywhere in SA. No idea now.
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Louis was an amazing man. He always ran a hot range. Standing in front of the line, he's telling people what the next exercise will be. He's standing there, arms crossed, feet shoulder width apart. All of a sudden, there's a very loud BOOM!!! A cloud of dust kicks up behind Louis between his legs. Some dipstick standing in front of him fired the shot from his shotgun that fortunately did not hit Louis. He didn't flinch. He didn't jump. He just stood there looking at that guy. The range was dead quiet. Finally, in a very calm, even toned voice, Louis said to that man, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave." CLASSIC Louis! I sure do miss him.
Yes that's exactly what he would say.
He actually had a good sense of humor and told some very funny stories on break with the same calm voice.
Did that really happen? 😂 how crazy!
@@Shot_Gunner
YES, It Really Happened...
This is why I don’t allow hunting parties on my property. Soloists only. People I know who are not idiots.
This is bittersweet for me. I took numerous classes with Louis and always enjoyed talking to him.
He was a fantastic instructor who taught me so much. I really missed.
These videos from the 90's are the best.
I wish it had cheesy electronic intro music.
@@davidhoffman6980I'm sure it does but was cut out. No one from the 90's made any sort of instructional video without cheesy electronic music. No one.
@@davidlopez7209 I finished the video. It was at the end.
:-D
I took several classes with Louis. He knew what he was talking about. I was a firearms and tactics instructor for almost thirty years. His classes were full of instructors.
Thank you so much for sharing this. Rest in peace mr. Awerbuck
RIP Awerbuck…..
So glad I met you in 98 at Gunsite!!!!
Such a cool dude
Its a bombshell that the light was "critical" to these guys even in this era when the lights were bricks on the front of the gun. And people still argue about whether you should put a light on the gun in 2022 when the lights only weigh 4oz. There is no reason not to have one.
I completely agree. my duty gun also has a flashlight. I don't see the point in giving up (:
One reason to not have one is to not have your gun pointing at something that you only want to point your flashlight on. Having a flashlight on your gun creates and strengthens a habit of not relying on your pocket light, therefore increasing the chance of shooting someone you should not have shot.
@Olsi Dema The chance of shooting something you should not shoot is much higher if you don't have a light attached to a two-handed weapon IMO. Using a handheld to ID a threat and then switching to a gun to shoot into the dark is a terrible idea. Am I misunderstanding how you plan to engage with a long-gun in the dark without a weapon-mounted light?
@@coffeeandliftingperson mounted light usually on the head so where you're looking (even down the gun) is where your light is going
And then I'll add to my comment so the most important part is understood. The light is also able to be pointed at a human without the gun being pointed. A weapon mounted light is a great tool if you are assaulting or even in a scenario were combat is the orientation or if it's just you and the person you sleep with living in the house and you live 20 miles from neighbors. However a headlamp or a body armor mounted light is a much safer option for home defense with families and friends. I have no children and only live with my fiance now so it isn't a problem and I just have weapon mounted lights, but when I still lived with my best friend and his girlfriend I kept a light on my pistol, one on my body armor and a headlamp right beside my pistol if I didn't have time to don the armor.
One of the great characters in his industry.
The first I ever herd of Lewis Awerbuck was in the early 90’s I was in a gun shop and they had a bad ass 870 all pimped out and the clerk referred to it as an “Awerbuck” special. I had no idea who he was until later I saw his videos for sale in Paladin Press catalogs. I will never forget that shotgun I wish my dad would have bought it and I wish I could go train with him now.
Heard, not herd.
What a great teacher, gone too soon! Yavapai County and the US misses you!
I had the honor of taking a couple of his classes. This man was a SURGEON with a shotgun. His ability to run one in the most efficient, effective manner possible, was amazing!!! On a personal level, while small in stature, he was an ABSOLUTE LION!!!! The world is indeed a lesser place with his passing.
RIP Lewis. Great memories from Kimberley (SA) De Beers shooting club 1976.
I took his shotgun class in Amarillo many years ago. Great instructor!
I started watching this on a whim and immediately considered clicking away as it looked a bit dated and I had no idea who Louis Awerbuck was. The longer I watched though the better it got. I paused to research more about Louis - I had no idea how well known or how good he was. What a sharp mind and a superb teacher, I learned quite a bit and will watch this more than once. One question...what did he say just before the video ended?
It sounded to me like he said, "Mr. Hollywood's done."
R.I.P. Louie. A master of firearms and the concept of 3D targets. He had many friends in the LAPD. Had the department used him as a consultant, the North Hollywood Shootout would have never happened with responders transitioning to a slug. It would have been over in a few minutes. At the time, the LAPD didn't even have slings on their shotguns. Now, a must.
Nylon slugs with tungsten carbide cores
@@Kinetic.44it doesnt matter what kind of slug it was if someone got popped in the gut or chest even with the body armor theyd be pretty fucked up. Its one ounce of lead keep in mind
South Africa's Paul Harrell.
Thats classic!!
Good analogy!
Now they’ll be training together at the big range in the sky 😐💪🏼
This is pure gold. Sorry he is no longer with us.
Finally a shooting video that was well worth the time to watch. Regardless of when the video was made.
There has been lot's of improvements over the years to upgrade shotguns.
Various oversize safeties, improved shell carriers, barrel blocks for the muzzle area to add stability for the magazine tube. Anti recoil stocks for pump shotguns, adjustable length stocks, tactical slings, QD sling attachments. For ammunition there are the Federal Ammunition Company's "Flight Control" wadding to get very tight shit patterns of buckshot and birdshot. Winchester PDX-12 with a combination of a slug with three 00-buckshot.
Copper metal shot is now available instead of just lead shot. A wide choice of fore arm devices that give you piccatinney or M-loc attachment area for weapons lights.
For oversized safety recommendations. One company is Elite Tactical Advantage which offers a triangular shaped tang safety for Mossberg shotguns. Wilson Combat and Vang Comp for Remington style safeties. Taran Tactical Innovations and Freedom Fighter Tactical for Benelli shotguns. A Knoxx Spec-Opps anti recoil stock for Mossberg, Remington, and, Winchester pump shotguns. Semi automatic shotguns will not cycle with anti recoil stocks. All kinds of optic rails to mount red-dot optics. You even get a clamp for your Remington 870 to mount a bayonet if desired. Made by S&J Hardware. They also make upgrade parts for Benelli and Beretta shotguns.
I'll be watching this video over and over. Hope I can put this knowledge to good use.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge. Now it will live on forever
Wonderful to see this on RUclips
Extremely interesting loading technique, keeping it in the shoulder muzzle down.
Awerbuck is the best shotgun instructor of all time. Didn’t call him yoda for nothinf
What year was this made?
Does Lewis Awerbuck have more combat shotgun videos?
He trained so many and made it simple....his methods are still used today
That was awesome and extremely useful, regardless of your experience level. Thank you for sharing👍👍
"There were giants in the earth in those days ..."
whoa, this guy kicks ass Beavis.
Me.....Two 12 gauge 870s and a Mossberg 590.
Trained with them for years and decades.18.5" and 21" .
No rails or sights. Not even a bead on the barrels. Don't need them. Haven't missed yet.
Nothing better than a scatter gun for takin' care o' business.
Good info in this video with one exception......Clueless on gun fit. This is the one aspect of the discipline that MOST "instructors" are clueless about is that the gun must fit the shooter, be it handgun, rifle or shotgun. I'm 6'8" tall and well muscled. Shooting a 12 gauge with a 13.5" LOP will beat the living crap out of me! I know this because I am a AA class Trap AND Skeet shooter. I shoot more 12 gauge rounds in a weekend that most shooters shoot in a year. Both in Sport and in combat training. All my shotguns have a 15.5 to 15.75 inch LOP. That's what works for ME.
Amazing video! I learned a lot here.
Me too. He was absolutely amazing.
Correction: The Kel Tec KSG 12 gauge has two 7 round magazine tubes.
This came out way before the KSG lol
Awesome video! This is LEGIT! However I still prefer the SMG or a believe it or not 1911 pistol... 1911 pistol?? You heard right foo!
If this dude was your new step dad, you know you're not getting away with half assing life anymore 😮
how old is this? 20 years? can see not much has changed here.
The Super 90 isn’t bad with Remington Managed Recoil 00 buck, or PMC LOW RECOIL 00 Buck.
Being a lefty, I found it difficult to load. I’m not going to say a slide action is better, but it works better for me.
I’m mesmerized by this video
I miss Louie , I remember when he died, I thought my god what could be tough enough to kill Louie? Sadly only Louie.
What happened to him
@@Fyoutube444 He had an incurable debilitating cancer and he chose to leave this world by his own hand. The world is minus a legend.
@@agunther08 thank you sir for your feedback.
Nothing but business.👍🏽✌🏽
This guy reminds me of the dude who helped Wayne and Garth put on the Waynestock concert!
12 gauge will " get er done"!!!
bro said downloading a shot gun...... atf bout to be knocking
He would be doing backflips over the Beretta 1301 gen 2
Am i wrong, or is Steve like 6'8?
Hi.
Would double, reverse-exponential, parabolae
make my bridge more efficient
in regards to attracting the ladies?
Wow very impressed with this man's knowledge, wisdom, and dedication to this lifestyle. He must know Jesus, right?
Why does the title and description call him "Lewis" when his name is "Louis"?
im pretty sure cad bain is baaed on louis
sounds like old ass ai talking XD
This dude is a british or something they cant even have guns wtf they know
He was South African.
So, in Britain, you can definitely own shotguns and a rifles. It’s a hassle compared to the what’s left of the free world however. But LA is from South Africa. Back in the day, guns were everywhere in SA. No idea now.
That student is hella tall
ABuck damn well knows the scatter weapon. Met him once here at, MCRC. RE: Safety. I am absolutely a Safety Off Offensive Shooter.