I am glad you mentioned knee pads. During Fighting Pistol I wore them on the second day when we shot from the ground. The main reason is The Fighting Pistol course/range was not on grass. It was on hard ground that had a lot of empty ammo cases. With knee pads you could be fast without having to worry about taking a small rock or brass to the knee.
I have found it funny, going to a light unit in the army, seeing a bunch of "too cool for kneepads" soldiers going out for training, hitting the ground when "taking contact", and then complaining about knee pain when they get back. We run on pavement, which is bad on the knees. We do long distance road marches with heavy rucksacks and body armor, which is bad for the knees. So why wouldn't you protect your knees from impact when you slam your knees into the rock/root ridden ground? 🙄
Taking the class last week in Bastrop, TX coaxed me into buying a nicer charging handle for my AR. Tim and Jay were great instructors. Look forward to taking more classes.
A lot of guys need to hear this, who cares what you look like, wear the hat, wear the camelbak. Nobody cares what you look like while you are being taught badassery.
It took me a lot of years, but after being a red headed white boy for so long I have realized that I am not tougher than the sun. Good sunblock is a must.
Sir, loved the video. On my AR I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 1x6. Will this be okay for Fighting Rifle? Looking at your class coming to Marana, AZ in mid-November. Thanks.
"Commie ammo for the commie guns..." Duuude! You kill me. I think you and I are the last two guys in America who still refer to them as 'Commies'. I probably do you one better, as I still call them "Pinkos" too. LOL
you brought up a good point so I am asking..what if I am eye dominant and fire rifle left and pistol right. what is a good set-up for classes? I have practiced on my own and feel o.k. with my set-up. what are your thoughts? also on staying hydrated... you should start days before and load up every cell in your body with extra water. if you wait for the day you could be hosed. I work outside in Arizona. thank ya kindly.
definitely not reloads or back of the closet stash!! learned that lesson the hard way. shitty ammo took down 2 ARs. thought we had it figured out day 1 when we found broken buffer..... nope. day 2 was full of stuck cases, double feeds and bolt locked closed on stuck cases. finished day with Jays AK. bought 300 rds of Fiocchi and went to range with dirty rifles, the way they left class. not one issue with 300 rounds, no issues since switching to Fiocchi. planning on retaking Fighting Rifle
Good old, water belly. If you work outside you are used to having so much water in your gut, that you sort of want to vomit all day long. Don't worry office guys, it goes away in five minutes or when you start moving.
James Yeager You talk about having your fighting rifle slung over your right shoulder for easy access to your sidearm. While I'm sure it's probably the best method, I have an issue with this; in my right shoulder I have a torn labrum and rotator cuff that's held together with pins and other stuff and they literally had to screw my tendon back to my shoulder, I was attacked by a dude with a knife, I was unarmed (never making that mistake again), I ended up stabbed a couple times in my left arm and completely shredded my right shoulder internally fighting him off. A few years later my shoulder is mostly back to normal, but it causes me a quite a bit of discomfort to leave a rifle slung like that for more than a few minutes. So, I'm not exactly sure how to orient my rifle and pistol. For me, what feels best is slung over my left shoulder or not at all with a drop leg holster on the right leg. Do you have any input or other ideas for me? I can shoot guns and run around all day without issue, it's just having something on my right shoulder.
I was taking a swig of coke when you said to bing sunscreen for those of you that never come outside and live only indoors. It hit my funny bone and I laughed and sprayed myself now I have sticky keypads.
I had a guy in the fighting rifle class i took next to me on the line with a three chamber brake on his AR and it beat the holly hell out of me haha still had a great time though!
@@JamesYeagerofTacticalResponse Midwest is going to be my next AR. It was between them and DD and I don't like how over gased it seems like all DD builds are. Can't wait to catch fighting pistol on my next vacation and then fighting rifle the next after that. I get 2 weeks vacation after the start of year. Going to split them up for fighting pistol and then fighting rifle.
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Id also like to add: bring a sense of humor. Your instructors and yourself are some funny sobs.
We try :-)
Fighting Rifle has been the most fun class I have ever taken!
Fighting rifle was fantastic. Learned so much! Can’t wait to be back.
I am glad you mentioned knee pads. During Fighting Pistol I wore them on the second day when we shot from the ground. The main reason is The Fighting Pistol course/range was not on grass. It was on hard ground that had a lot of empty ammo cases. With knee pads you could be fast without having to worry about taking a small rock or brass to the knee.
They are on the gear list.
I have found it funny, going to a light unit in the army, seeing a bunch of "too cool for kneepads" soldiers going out for training, hitting the ground when "taking contact", and then complaining about knee pain when they get back. We run on pavement, which is bad on the knees. We do long distance road marches with heavy rucksacks and body armor, which is bad for the knees. So why wouldn't you protect your knees from impact when you slam your knees into the rock/root ridden ground? 🙄
Taking the class last week in Bastrop, TX coaxed me into buying a nicer charging handle for my AR. Tim and Jay were great instructors. Look forward to taking more classes.
Rock on.
I got married in bastrop! Thought I’d add that! 👍
A lot of guys need to hear this, who cares what you look like, wear the hat, wear the camelbak. Nobody cares what you look like while you are being taught badassery.
It took me a lot of years, but after being a red headed white boy for so long I have realized that I am not tougher than the sun. Good sunblock is a must.
Banana boat triple defense 50+
Best shit I've ever used. My ginger ass did utility work for 2 summers
Great video with good advice. I need to add more firearms related content to my channel.
Thanks
I have that exact scar on my cheek from a .22 case that landed between glasses and cheek, hurt like a mofo, always a hat now
Thats respectable I look forward to coming (some day) lol would love to travel to Tennessee even though I live close the Bassdrop.
The Bastrop range is GREAT.
Sir, loved the video. On my AR I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 1x6. Will this be okay for Fighting Rifle? Looking at your class coming to Marana, AZ in mid-November. Thanks.
"Commie ammo for the commie guns..." Duuude! You kill me. I think you and I are the last two guys in America who still refer to them as 'Commies'. I probably do you one better, as I still call them "Pinkos" too. LOL
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you brought up a good point so I am asking..what if I am eye dominant and fire rifle left and pistol right. what is a good set-up for classes? I have practiced on my own and feel o.k. with my set-up. what are your thoughts? also on staying hydrated... you should start days before and load up every cell in your body with extra water. if you wait for the day you could be hosed. I work outside in Arizona. thank ya kindly.
You have one dominant hand. Us that one.
definitely not reloads or back of the closet stash!! learned that lesson the hard way. shitty ammo took down 2 ARs. thought we had it figured out day 1 when we found broken buffer..... nope. day 2 was full of stuck cases, double feeds and bolt locked closed on stuck cases. finished day with Jays AK. bought 300 rds of Fiocchi and went to range with dirty rifles, the way they left class. not one issue with 300 rounds, no issues since switching to Fiocchi. planning on retaking Fighting Rifle
Good man
Good old, water belly.
If you work outside you are used to having so much water in your gut, that you sort of want to vomit all day long.
Don't worry office guys, it goes away in five minutes or when you start moving.
June 1st for the Way of the Rifle. Looking forward to it. James any extra gear for the advanced classes needed?
Not that I can think of right off.
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WHY DID RUclips AGE RESTRICT THIS?!!!! 😡😡😡, this video is helpful and not inappropriate
James Yeager
You talk about having your fighting rifle slung over your right shoulder for easy access to your sidearm.
While I'm sure it's probably the best method, I have an issue with this; in my right shoulder I have a torn labrum and rotator cuff that's held together with pins and other stuff and they literally had to screw my tendon back to my shoulder,
I was attacked by a dude with a knife, I was unarmed (never making that mistake again), I ended up stabbed a couple times in my left arm and completely shredded my right shoulder internally fighting him off.
A few years later my shoulder is mostly back to normal, but it causes me a quite a bit of discomfort to leave a rifle slung like that for more than a few minutes. So, I'm not exactly sure how to orient my rifle and pistol. For me, what feels best is slung over my left shoulder or not at all with a drop leg holster on the right leg.
Do you have any input or other ideas for me? I can shoot guns and run around all day without issue, it's just having something on my right shoulder.
I teach rifle classes.
Had a 45 case stick to my cheek, they come out hot.
I hope to one day be in your neck of the woods to be able to take one of your classes.
We travel ALL OVER.
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What do you recommend for chest rig?
SOE
I’m curious why reloads are not allowed?
Because they are shitty.
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I was taking a swig of coke when you said to bing sunscreen for those of you that never come outside and live only indoors. It hit my funny bone and I laughed and sprayed myself now I have sticky keypads.
:-)
Damn gingers!! ROFL James is the man
As a ginger I appreciate James looking out for me 🤙
I'm a ginger and fish belly white. I'm offended by your comments sir. I don't sunburn until I've been outside for at least 5 minutes.
They call me DAYWALKER
Open minded student asking can I bring AR10(308) for fighting rifle. Thanks and I agree re broccoli
Of course...that means you didn't even read the course description though.
I’m in Oklahoma, I need to look up and find out what’s the closest to me. Have everything but the pads.
Fighting Pistol FIRST
James Yeager Yes sir.
I had a guy in the fighting rifle class i took next to me on the line with a three chamber brake on his AR and it beat the holly hell out of me haha still had a great time though!
:-)
Just curious for guys that live in commie states, can we buy regular capacity magazines for the class from tactical response?
Order them and have them shipped here.
@@JamesYeagerofTacticalResponse Thanks for the response. I hope it down there in the near future.
Anyone ever run a Mini 14 in fighting rifle?
They tried.
@@JamesYeagerofTacticalResponse That says enough lol. BCM for fighting rifle it is!
BCM builds great stuff. I recommend Midwest Industries.
@@JamesYeagerofTacticalResponse Midwest is going to be my next AR. It was between them and DD and I don't like how over gased it seems like all DD builds are. Can't wait to catch fighting pistol on my next vacation and then fighting rifle the next after that. I get 2 weeks vacation after the start of year. Going to split them up for fighting pistol and then fighting rifle.
Do you have a specific brand that you recommend for knee pads ?
Yes in the Amazon store linked below.
I guess im out. Rh pistol, and left eye dom for long gun. Ummm..Later
That is WHY you need training.