Hey I just want to say thank you all for this educational training content. I don't now about everybody else, but personally I cannot afford to pay for training classes. so I watch the heck out of content such as this to get my training, and everything helps. especially little tricks and shortcuts that actually help you learn better. so thank you to Kris, Kaydi, Clint, and Ryan for filming this episode.
Love Kris’s attitude. Funny, a little sarcastic yet respectful but always humble. You can be a strong person and be nice at the same time. What an honor to get one on one training by him, awesome!!
Best way to be. Always open to learn.. my husband been teaching me to shoot too and he is a combat veteran. He also said that you can always learn something about guns! Always
These guys are so real about real life situations. "The trigger should not surprise you. You should know your gun" is probably some of the best advice I've heard
I was taught all these techniques during my Glock instructors course at NMLETC back in 1996. Ive passed on these techniques to many folks over the years. I agree with everything Kris said in this video. Stance, grip, sight alignment (I called it pumpkin on a post) and trigger pull. For fast combat shooting learning trigger reset is vital. Thank you Kris for all you’ve done for our country. Great video brother.
FINALLY !!! Someone got on film from a professional what I've been saying for a VERY long time about shooting & the way you stand (9:40 - 10:50) ... THIS IS THE WAY TO LEARN (I was taught by combat veterans) ... as Kris said "building blocks" ... I hope that you was able to get him on film elaborating more about this subject.
I was 60yo and shooting a pistol I have owned since 1993. A guy shooting a beautiful Colt 1911 started a conversation about my shooting low and left. I told him it was born that way so he shot it 13 times, all in the black. WTH, he then told me about trigger control and dryfiring, showed me a correct grip and now, to this day (6 years later) I hit the black every time (I shoot slow). I came back a year later and talked with the owner and he said he still comes in 2-3 times a week, I gave him a Versacarry bed insert to hold a pistol and 2 mags as a thank you.
America used to have training like this and other gun training in Middle and high schools back in the days. Like other things they have been taken out of schools we tend to doom our kids the more and more we take away things that teach our kids how to get thru different aspects in life.
The addition of Kaydi to your channel was a very smart idea. Many many viewers can relate to her and learn while she learns. Love her fun attitude and desire to learn too!
Sir, thank you. I didn't understand why my shots were so inaccurate. Then this morning I applied the technique from this video and my accuracy improved a great deal. You've been a big help. Thank you.
I’ve been shooting for years and I’ve always struggled with shot anticipation when I’m firing under time. Listening to him break down how to grip the pistol and doing it the exact same way has made a big, almost astounding, difference. I’m so glad I watched this video!
This was fantastic, thank you kris. I will admit I did very little dry firing during all those months of the pandemic, and even experienced shooters need a refresher on grip fundamentals.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video and learned some helpful tips that I can't wait to try next week. Better watch out Clint, Kaydi is coming for you because she listens well and is a very fast learner. Great instructor, he did an excellent of explaining things where you don't really have any questions. Simple and direct.
I also wanted to thank Kris. Thanks to reading his book, he inspired me to become an insurance adjuster. I'm taking my final exam in the next couple of days. Thanks Kris!!!!
I immediately got better after watching this guy competently communicate and instruct in this video. Bought my first handgun-S&W M&P 2.0 5” -just a month ago and this video really helped me understand where my mentality needed to be when shooting a pistol. Great video. Thank you
Tanto is a freaking hero and someone who is a true inspiration to me. If I could meet, hang out, and train with anyone, it would be him. Not just because 13 hours is my favorite movie of all time and I've probably watched it 50 times. He's the real deal. He's a real patriot and I know he'd be the true definition of a friend. Knowing there are men like him in this country gives me hope and makes me proud to be American.
@@FaithHopeLove0123 I agree 100%. If that's your man beside you there in that picture, tell him that I (respectfully) think that he is a very lucky man 😁👍.
Hey, some of us have a bit more overall size to deal with! Arms, Chest, Legs and ok, ok a bit more gut!! The little guys have it easier although a gut shows more on them.
@@martyc1533 How do little guys have it easier? If anything the bigger you are, the more you have to eat on average, making it easier for you to lose weight. All I see are excuses in your comment honestly.
This is one of the best videos Classic Firearms has made. First, I love Kaydi - she brings a freshness to the content that, ahem, Clint is missing ;-) Second, the progression of the instruction from Kris was first rate. My wife struggles with her eye dominance and I will definitely share this to help with her fundamentals. Great stuff!
Thank you so much for sharing this great instruction. I practiced along with my CZ while watching and immediately learned how to keep both eyes open 😂 the guy who originally taught me said to just use my left eye cuz that one is my dominant eye but once your vision makes that shift with both eyes open it all just clicks
That point on the trigger reset is golden for new shooters. It is all part of the "follow through" step to shooting. After you are proficient with shooting, you won't even notice the reset. She's still having trouble with her "support" hand grip, showcased by her regripping/readjusting after each shot.
Great video. I am right handed and left eye dominant due to nerve damage at birth .when I close my left eye the target moves up 6 to 8 inches up so I always keep both eyes open and I can shoot equally right or left handed with a pistol . When I was in the Army ( 1966 - 1968 ) I qualified m14 marksman right handed and expert m-16 left handed , so sometimes it really freaks people out at the range . Always practice, always enjoy our shooting sport .stay on that front sight.
Been (not as often as I should) shooting about ten years, and this video taught me some simple fundamentals that I can't wait to apply at the range. Just did some snap cap training during the video, and I already notice a significant difference. I have had tremors my whole life, and it really helped compensate. Great video 👍
Interesting at 15:05, you don't hear that much from other "experts." They usually say that under stress it is easier to manipulate the slide by slingshotting it. I happen to agree with Tonto here, and have always done it that way.
Yes, whenever I see an “expert” teaching to pin your trigger or slingshot when reloading instead of using the slide release, I know they aren’t experts.
I will only add one caveat - sometimes the slide will not go completely into battery using the slide lock. As we all know, I’m stressful situations we lose fine motor skills. That’s why I practice using an “oven mitt” grip on the slide with my non-trigger hand.
@@yungshootasmokedope69420 LMFAO, comment of the year. Many people who have forgotten more about firearms than you will ever know use the slingshot method. Newsflash, there are different methods to almost everything when it comes to firearms manipulation. Some people like to use a c-clamp grip, some use the thumbnotch, some like the squared off fighting stance, some like to put the strong side foot back. There are pros and cons to every preference, but that's all it is, preference.
@@TalkingHands308 I agree there are different methods. And some work better than others. Like using the slide release to reload. Or resetting the trigger in recoil instead of pinning. I couldn’t really tell if you were agreeing with me.
@@yungshootasmokedope69420 LOL, let me know how well that works on the firearms that don't have a slide release lever... 😉 Never did understand the reason behind pinning the trigger though...
Even though I’m good at shooting i still learned something from this video and that was more in line to the front side post which i will use next time i go out to the range
Thank you for some great instructions , away learning ...not sure if I'm right on this , but I try to keep my slide aligned with my forearm ,elbow slightly bent, right eye looking through sights . Holding up in front of natural line of sight ,not bending neck but bringing up to natural line of sight . I do this in slo-mo to build muscle memory , as an exercise. I think it really helps , I work on , the draw, bringing up...to merry, press straight out, AT.. line of sight , one smooth motion , three steps.
Turn your head slightly if she is right eye dominant then turn your head slightly left. But it also can work with either eye especially if working around corners
Kris made alot of good points in teaching his student to safely handle and accurately use a pistol. He is a true American hero for his + the other rescue shooters for their heroic actions in saving Americans from the murderous Benghazi thugs. Would like to see Kris in more vids!
The right way to shoot a pistol is the way that is most comfortable to you and gets the rounds in the x ring or on the metal target. I was on NM National Guard State Pistol Team for a number of years. It was all single-handed shooting, so grip was even more important..
As a self-taught shooter for over a year, watching videos like yours and the two part videos from the course you filmed, I learned more about shooting and marksmanship than I could’ve done from an expensive class etc. I’ve become a better shooter as a result. BTW, the Stacatto 1911s are the best 9mm pistols I’ve EVER shot.
You must tell Tanto thank you from me. I took his hands advice about wringing the towel and wow did it help me. It really helped to steady my red dot, and I was shooting lighting fast and accurate. Please tell him thank you.
band grip for any pistol that you need to interlock the marriage hand into the shooting hand via pinky to middle finger with the indexing finger acting like a anti recoil pully over the trigger guard and the thumb over 'under hanging' the shooting hand as this acts as a cushion during the recoil and allows you to reset bk to initial true position. (good info and better training is your ally) :)
This is the first time that I have seen someone on the "RUclips" TONTO, that uses a " One Point Sling" that is attached to his plate carrier shoulders! Back in the 80's I came up with a similar design that threaded through the "Carry Handle" of a M 16. It provided a way to drop your rifle and go to your secondary like today's "One Point Slings". In the 90's I added a QD in the form of a "Fastex" clip like Tonto is has. In the late 90's I changed from "Fastex" to a QD for my teams. I was always trying to think ahead...my Troopers called me "Gadget Man"!!
I love how she is instinctively bringing the sights up to her eyes instead of "turtling" like Kris. Also, imo, front sight focus is kind of antiquated. It's fine initially, if you're new, but you should definitely learn target focus as quickly as possible and use a blacked out rear sight and tritium or fiber front so the only "dot" you see is your front sight. So that allows you to superimpose your sights onto the target you're focusing on. God made our eyes to focus on threats, not sights.
He’s a great teacher, a lot of these points were never explained to me and had to figure them out through shooting paper.
Hey I just want to say thank you all for this educational training content. I don't now about everybody else, but personally I cannot afford to pay for training classes. so I watch the heck out of content such as this to get my training, and everything helps. especially little tricks and shortcuts that actually help you learn better. so thank you to Kris, Kaydi, Clint, and Ryan for filming this episode.
Thank you!
Love Kris’s attitude. Funny, a little sarcastic yet respectful but always humble. You can be a strong person and be nice at the same time. What an honor to get one on one training by him, awesome!!
This is what I love about the 2 A community. People willing to learn from one another. Other willing to teach. Lots of info to be learned.
😊
Great training
I completely agree with you.
Been shooting for +30 years and still learn something from nearly every instructor. Great vid, once again! Well done, Katie!
you can take out the next school shooter expert.
Best way to be. Always open to learn.. my husband been teaching me to shoot too and he is a combat veteran. He also said that you can always learn something about guns! Always
These guys are so real about real life situations. "The trigger should not surprise you. You should know your gun" is probably some of the best advice I've heard
Kris is really good: clear and patient.
Cuz he’s talking to an civilian. During military training it would be an very different interaction
facts
I was taught all these techniques during my Glock instructors course at NMLETC back in 1996. Ive passed on these techniques to many folks over the years. I agree with everything Kris said in this video. Stance, grip, sight alignment (I called it pumpkin on a post) and trigger pull. For fast combat shooting learning trigger reset is vital. Thank you Kris for all you’ve done for our country. Great video brother.
FINALLY !!! Someone got on film from a professional what I've been saying for a VERY long time about shooting & the way you stand (9:40 - 10:50) ... THIS IS THE WAY TO LEARN (I was taught by combat veterans) ... as Kris said "building blocks" ... I hope that you was able to get him on film elaborating more about this subject.
As a fellow instructor, I enjoyed this video and has helped me adjust/add things in my class module. Excellent instruction.
I cannot close my left eye either. I had to learn to shoot both eyes open and I routinely outshoot the men! Keep it up Kaydi. You rock!!!
I was 60yo and shooting a pistol I have owned since 1993. A guy shooting a beautiful Colt 1911 started a conversation about my shooting low and left. I told him it was born that way so he shot it 13 times, all in the black. WTH, he then told me about trigger control and dryfiring, showed me a correct grip and now, to this day (6 years later) I hit the black every time (I shoot slow). I came back a year later and talked with the owner and he said he still comes in 2-3 times a week, I gave him a Versacarry bed insert to hold a pistol and 2 mags as a thank you.
Kris is great. Very clear and concise direction with "common sense" explanations. Thanks guys for sharing.
We need more men like this training our citizens!
America used to have training like this and other gun training in Middle and high schools back in the days. Like other things they have been taken out of schools we tend to doom our kids the more and more we take away things that teach our kids how to get thru different aspects in life.
I met this man while I was working. Possibly the kindest and most sincere gentleman I have ever met in my life.
The addition of Kaydi to your channel was a very smart idea. Many many viewers can relate to her and learn while she learns. Love her fun attitude and desire to learn too!
Sir, thank you. I didn't understand why my shots were so inaccurate. Then this morning I applied the technique from this video and my accuracy improved a great deal. You've been a big help. Thank you.
You are an excellent instructor, I am already learning a lot from this video. Thank you so much SIR. We need more people like you.
I’ve been shooting for years and I’ve always struggled with shot anticipation when I’m firing under time. Listening to him break down how to grip the pistol and doing it the exact same way has made a big, almost astounding, difference. I’m so glad I watched this video!
I have forty years of pistol experience and this film still taught me a lot, mainly how to train a novice or semi-novice. Awesome video.
This was fantastic, thank you kris. I will admit I did very little dry firing during all those months of the pandemic, and even experienced shooters need a refresher on grip fundamentals.
One of the absolute best intro pistol training session I have ever seen. Awesome instructor and patriot.
I've been teaching my wife the same way, she's been very receptive. She's been getting better so quickly.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video and learned some helpful tips that I can't wait to try next week. Better watch out Clint, Kaydi is coming for you because she listens well and is a very fast learner. Great instructor, he did an excellent of explaining things where you don't really have any questions. Simple and direct.
Best instructional shooting video I have ever seen without all the BS, just true facts! awesome, Sir.
From all we new gun owners since 2021, thank you for this.
He is a living Hero in my Book. Thanks for your service all you that serviced
Excellent detailed instructions by Kris Tanto. Thank you sir.
I also wanted to thank Kris. Thanks to reading his book, he inspired me to become an insurance adjuster. I'm taking my final exam in the next couple of days. Thanks Kris!!!!
I immediately got better after watching this guy competently communicate and instruct in this video. Bought my first handgun-S&W M&P 2.0 5” -just a month ago and this video really helped me understand where my mentality needed to be when shooting a pistol. Great video. Thank you
Tanto is a freaking hero and someone who is a true inspiration to me. If I could meet, hang out, and train with anyone, it would be him.
Not just because 13 hours is my favorite movie of all time and I've probably watched it 50 times.
He's the real deal. He's a real patriot and I know he'd be the true definition of a friend. Knowing there are men like him in this country gives me hope and makes me proud to be American.
Sadly wish all of our men in this country was like him. We have to many betas these days
@@FaithHopeLove0123 I agree 100%. If that's your man beside you there in that picture, tell him that I (respectfully) think that he is a very lucky man 😁👍.
@@kentuckyearl8202 he knows he is also a combat veteran. I am the lucky one
@@FaithHopeLove0123 I thank him for his service.
Great to see Chris being a role model for staying in shape. No post military gut on this guy.
Hey, some of us have a bit more overall size to deal with! Arms, Chest, Legs and ok, ok a bit more gut!! The little guys have it easier although a gut shows more on them.
@@martyc1533 How do little guys have it easier? If anything the bigger you are, the more you have to eat on average, making it easier for you to lose weight. All I see are excuses in your comment honestly.
@@aj897 Please, go back to licking the paint off the wall! It keeps you quiet and calm!!!
Always good to see classic firearms in action always good..👍👍
This is one of the best videos Classic Firearms has made. First, I love Kaydi - she brings a freshness to the content that, ahem, Clint is missing ;-) Second, the progression of the instruction from Kris was first rate. My wife struggles with her eye dominance and I will definitely share this to help with her fundamentals. Great stuff!
Thank you so much for sharing this great instruction. I practiced along with my CZ while watching and immediately learned how to keep both eyes open 😂 the guy who originally taught me said to just use my left eye cuz that one is my dominant eye but once your vision makes that shift with both eyes open it all just clicks
Love this video! I learned alot! ❤️
That point on the trigger reset is golden for new shooters. It is all part of the "follow through" step to shooting. After you are proficient with shooting, you won't even notice the reset. She's still having trouble with her "support" hand grip, showcased by her regripping/readjusting after each shot.
Great video. I am right handed and left eye dominant due to nerve damage at birth .when I close my left eye the target moves up 6 to 8 inches up so I always keep both eyes open and I can shoot equally right or left handed with a pistol . When I was in the Army ( 1966 - 1968 ) I qualified m14 marksman right handed and expert m-16 left handed , so sometimes it really freaks people out at the range . Always practice, always enjoy our shooting sport .stay on that front sight.
Thank you for your service, Kris, and God bless.
Been (not as often as I should) shooting about ten years, and this video taught me some simple fundamentals that I can't wait to apply at the range. Just did some snap cap training during the video, and I already notice a significant difference. I have had tremors my whole life, and it really helped compensate. Great video 👍
Loved this video!!!! What an honor to get instruction from someone like Him!
that’s awesome Katy, you looked so excited getting tips from a actual badass! great shots. great video guys 😎🤌🏽💪🏽🙏🏽
I love seeing woman and anyone new to the range. We need everyone to come out!
It's really good to go back and watch stuff like this again. I re-learned a few things!
Excellent work KD! Tonto! Fantastic information and very detailed
It’s amazing how much you can learn from just watching others practice. Thanks for another valuable video!
This was fantastic. Great stuff for drills at home watching along.
Decent vid. Im gon try some those reset drills
Interesting at 15:05, you don't hear that much from other "experts." They usually say that under stress it is easier to manipulate the slide by slingshotting it. I happen to agree with Tonto here, and have always done it that way.
Yes, whenever I see an “expert” teaching to pin your trigger or slingshot when reloading instead of using the slide release, I know they aren’t experts.
I will only add one caveat - sometimes the slide will not go completely into battery using the slide lock.
As we all know, I’m stressful situations we lose fine motor skills. That’s why I practice using an “oven mitt” grip on the slide with my non-trigger hand.
@@yungshootasmokedope69420 LMFAO, comment of the year. Many people who have forgotten more about firearms than you will ever know use the slingshot method. Newsflash, there are different methods to almost everything when it comes to firearms manipulation. Some people like to use a c-clamp grip, some use the thumbnotch, some like the squared off fighting stance, some like to put the strong side foot back. There are pros and cons to every preference, but that's all it is, preference.
@@TalkingHands308 I agree there are different methods. And some work better than others. Like using the slide release to reload. Or resetting the trigger in recoil instead of pinning. I couldn’t really tell if you were agreeing with me.
@@yungshootasmokedope69420 LOL, let me know how well that works on the firearms that don't have a slide release lever... 😉 Never did understand the reason behind pinning the trigger though...
What a guy. So open minded and chill.
Your videos are a cut above the rest but this one with Chris Paronto WAS AWESOME Thank you
The most in-depth lesson I've ever heard. Thank you so much.
Even though I’m good at shooting i still learned something from this video and that was more in line to the front side post which i will use next time i go out to the range
I’ve watched a lot of pistol instructional videos and that was fundamentally perfect!
Great vid. Simple, yet effective technique. Results speak for itself.
So much help for me. Much easier for me to learn rather than taking training classes.
Thank you for some great instructions , away learning ...not sure if I'm right on this , but I try to keep my slide aligned with my forearm ,elbow slightly bent, right eye looking through sights . Holding up in front of natural line of sight ,not bending neck but bringing up to natural line of sight . I do this in slo-mo to build muscle memory , as an exercise. I think it really helps , I work on , the draw, bringing up...to merry, press straight out, AT.. line of sight , one smooth motion , three steps.
Thank You Kris! Just when I thought that I knew enough, I learn something new. Very good instruction! Best instruction I've seen.
I learned a ton just watching this video! Man, I could just imagine being there in person!
I’m always willing to learn to better myself and build more confidence
There is more than one way. But it is constantly evolving good job guys.
Turn your head slightly if she is right eye dominant then turn your head slightly left. But it also can work with either eye especially if working around corners
Kris made alot of good points in teaching his student to safely handle and accurately use a pistol. He is a true American hero for his + the other rescue shooters for their heroic actions in saving Americans from the murderous Benghazi thugs. Would like to see Kris in more vids!
The right way to shoot a pistol is the way that is most comfortable to you and gets the rounds in the x ring or on the metal target. I was on NM National Guard State Pistol Team for a number of years. It was all single-handed shooting, so grip was even more important..
The base, you can't skip this, great video, shooter for à long time and I learn thing while watching this video. Never ending learning process.
I think this is a solid reminder that even the most seasoned shooter should take some time out to get a refresher with a professional. Good work!
Hey that's cool I grew up just north of Fort Scott ks
Great video y'all! I would like to see some drill videos. Help to teach the next generation.
Thanks from an old man who hasn't shot a pistol too much.
When do you take the shot inhale or exhale?
As a self-taught shooter for over a year, watching videos like yours and the two part videos from the course you filmed, I learned more about shooting and marksmanship than I could’ve done from an expensive class etc. I’ve become a better shooter as a result. BTW, the Stacatto 1911s are the best 9mm pistols I’ve EVER shot.
What a teacher to have...an American hero.
Also, I learned something just from watching this video! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!
I cant tell from watching this, it would help me. Great instruction for hand and sight placement.
You must tell Tanto thank you from me. I took his hands advice about wringing the towel and wow did it help me. It really helped to steady my red dot, and I was shooting lighting fast and accurate. Please tell him thank you.
Very intuitive, I had my wife watch, and now she wants to go shoot. Thank you classic firearms.
That’s awesome!
Cool, Fort Scott, KS on US-69 south, awesome.. ur only 20 mins south of me in Kansas City
Would love to see a video where kaydi shows the different ways to conceal carry for women & gives some pros & cons of each.
Great class on how to shoot a pistol. Lots of tips to make your shot group tighter. Thanks again
band grip for any pistol that you need to interlock the marriage hand into the shooting hand via pinky to middle finger with the indexing finger acting like a anti recoil pully over the trigger guard and the thumb over 'under hanging' the shooting hand as this acts as a cushion during the recoil and allows you to reset bk to initial true position. (good info and better training is your ally) :)
Wait i didn’t understand, close non-dominant eye or keep both open?
Learning from the Master - Priceless!
This dude is an excellent teacher.
Was so much fun!!!
Thanks for sharing this! It's hard pressed to find videos that do step by step instruction
Thank you for this instructional video... I have same issue can't close left eye....
Kris is the Best instructor.
Some excellent instruction on the proper way to shoot a pistol. And fun to watch.
This is the first time that I have seen someone on the "RUclips" TONTO, that uses a " One Point Sling" that is attached to his plate carrier shoulders! Back in the 80's I came up with a similar design that threaded through the "Carry Handle" of a M 16. It provided a way to drop your rifle and go to your secondary like today's "One Point Slings". In the 90's I added a QD in the form of a "Fastex" clip like Tonto is has. In the late 90's I changed from "Fastex" to a QD for my teams. I was always trying to think ahead...my Troopers called me "Gadget Man"!!
I learned more watching this video than any video I have ever seen in pistols .
In the wise words of garand thumb, "train! Because you're the weapon!"
Great video my wife loved it and it will help us a lot, thanks!
Great tips Kris. My problem with pistol grip is torquing Impact bullets are either left and right
Great Guest Star.
Thanks for the lesson. I'll practice it.
Thank you for an excellent educational training video.
Tango thank you for the movie and training. Wish I could get lessons there in person.
I need some merch this channel kicks ass
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I love how she is instinctively bringing the sights up to her eyes instead of "turtling" like Kris. Also, imo, front sight focus is kind of antiquated. It's fine initially, if you're new, but you should definitely learn target focus as quickly as possible and use a blacked out rear sight and tritium or fiber front so the only "dot" you see is your front sight. So that allows you to superimpose your sights onto the target you're focusing on. God made our eyes to focus on threats, not sights.
Way to go Kaydi... Makes me want to get some instruction. Progress takes practice and time.
She needs a pirate eye patch, Arrgh!!!