Self Defense DVDs

[RonJ]

There's an ad at the top of the forum, usually says something about how the average person is not prepared for a gun fight.
Us average Joe non LEO guys have mostly just had military basic.
The above ad is compelling and sounds like it's produced by a pro. Have any of you seen the ad? Do you think it's worth while? It's a 7 disk set, usually $200.00 on sale for $147.00.
If you think it's a rip off what else do you recommend?

 

[dfhawkins]

I am familiar the following. Check these out.

Rob Pincus does a good job on the Personal Defense Network site as well as the DVDs offered. Personal Defense Network - expert training videos and classes

US Concealed Carry Association offers training DVDs as well as an excellent magazine. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/

The Magpul Dynamic series with Travis Haley and Chris Costa is probably the best known series for training and technique. Check this Amazon site for a description. Amazon.com: magpul art of

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

Considering there is a lot of free information on the Internet I would rather spend the money on ammo. Although I did sign up for CCW Safe I am not pushing their product, but they do have a whole series of videos on different aspects of concealed carry, and they are free.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ccwsafe/videos

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

Here are more free DVD's I found on the Crimson Trace web site and shown on the Gun Talk TV show.

http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/video-media-library/first-person-defender/

 

[mc5aw]

Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch DVDs are excellent.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch DVDs are excellent.

Yes they are. I have a few. DVD's are a good supplement to hands on training.

 

[Rastoff]

DVD's are a good supplement to hands on training.

I agree with this, but also think they are a poor substitute for hands on training.

Of course, some kind of training is better than none. I would rather have someone watch DVDs from a known instructor than to just randomly gather info from youtube.

Rob Pincus has some techniques that I don't agree with, but his info is generally good. What I disagree with is usually minor and not worth the debate. I have not seen DVDs from other instructors so, I can't comment on them specifically.

I don't see the ad you're talking about so I can't comment on those specifically.

 

[thndrchiken]

There is no substitute for quality hands on training.

 

[RonJ]

Hands on training is not feasible. I'm pretty much disabled. I can shoot. Now I need good advice on when and when not to shoot. I don't even get out enough to worry about ccw. I wish to be able to defend my home if necessary. I have a 12ga and a 9mm M&P. I should have trained when I was younger, but I was not in the proper mindset.

 

[JJEH]

I'd recommend Viking Tactics and Thunder Ranch.

 

[WR Moore]

Now I need good advice on when and when not to shoot. I don't even get out enough to worry about ccw. I wish to be able to defend my home if necessary.

You need to buy and read Massad Ayoobs "In the Gravest Extreme". He also has a new one out, "Deadly Force-Understanding Your Right to Self Defense". Come to think of it, the second might be the better buy, "IGE" was written 30 years ago and never updated.

Taking his 2 day course on the theory and practice would be better or an excellent addition, but the books should give you a good foundation.

On DVDs. Mag-Pul DVDs have a disclaimer that the techiniques shown shouldn't be attempted without professional instruction. Slighlty exaggerated, but there may be fine points that a live instructor could pick up that you're not doing and/or bad habits you've learned that need corrected.

Many instructors may have some techniques or habits that work for them that others may not agree with or find important. As an example, John Farnam believes that reloading an AR should include a strike to the forward assist. I know a lot of folks disagree.

 

[3dots]

+1 on Chris and Travis from Magpul...

 

[shawn mccarver]

Despite the fact that Uncle Jeff is no longer with us, good training can still be had by the successors at Gunsite, Clint Smith at Thunder Ranch, Massad Ayoob, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers. There are likely others that are good, but I cannot think of them right now.

It seems, however, that a whole bunch of "no names" are showing up on the scene, so it is buyer beware.

We lost Louis Awerbuck earlier this year, and that is a real shame as he was unbelievably gifted in his ability to recognize errors and make corrections in technique.