That 1 finger shot was impressive.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Just fundamentals 👍🏾

@2aisabsoluteTim

Ай бұрын

No doubt

That 25 yard one was ridiculous

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching brotha!

@snoopiibeatz

Ай бұрын

@@alstontrainings❤

2 things: I don't think people know how hard it is to shoot at 25 with that accuracy with 1 finger. And switching to the left on the reload and shooting is tough as well. Great job Alston. Learning a lot.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks man

Another good one, learn to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support Raylan.

The Dunning Kruger effect is very real. Most gun fights are within a car length (7)yards, and in, and so-called professionals (police) miss at that range. Handgun triggers are heavier than the gun itself,making it easier to disturb during the trigger press. Shooting is simple but not easy.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Dunning Kruger is very real. Appreciate the comment 👍🏾

Excellent! 👍 I liked the "sit on the couch and talk trash" remark 😏 I've been shooting since a boy of 8 with my father and my great uncle guiding me. Both were soldiers and lawmen. Both were also veterans of combat, and shootings as an officer. They trained me to draw and shoot from less than 1 ft. to as far as 75m. with a handgun. By the time I went to basic training, I was more than ready. After 3 tours in Vietnam I too became a peace officer, and managed to walk away from 3 shootings during my career. Because of my father's and great uncle's skilled and professional experience in training that I'm still here. Now in my 70s, I still train on my own range, and close quarters drills are a big part of how I train. And fundamentals are at the top of the list. Recently discovered your channel. I was very impressed and immediately subscribed. I'm going back to other videos you've made, and catch myself nodding my head at times thinking "man, this guy knows his stuff". Thought I've been shooting for over 6 decades, I'll be the very first to say I'm still learning. And your channel is an excellent source of knowledge to add to my own. 👍

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks man. Your support means a lot.

Always practice what you're best at. Always practice what you're worst at.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Facts

Remember guys, the closer the action the less time for reaction. Muscle memory is real and practice at different distances is essential. Check with your sight picture before shooting, and across lanes. Your range won’t thank you for damage to walls etc.

Great videos. I shoot a lot but you've got me questioning how I go about it. Fundamentals are what it's all about. Thanks for the reminder.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad you got value from it 👍🏾

I agree with you 💯 I always start with the circle drill up close for marksmanship. My "warm up" 3-5-7 yards

My son and I play battle ship at the range. The target has some sized circles on each ship. We run a magazine each, and check the target. Want to find out how good you aren’t? Put that target at 7 yards. When I’m within an inch of those dime sized dots I feel like I’m doing pretty well. Fundamentals up close, at medium distance, and at 25. Shoot small targets. I’ve learned “Aim small, miss small”. Thank you for reinforcing that.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

That's great. Thanks for watching Gilbert!

@swissmademan

Ай бұрын

My favorite target at the range! I run the top with irons from my home defense and shoot the bottom half with the dot EDC. Always train to maintain the same accuracy with both setups.

@gilbertstevenson1494

Ай бұрын

@@swissmademan I train to not be embarrassed in front of my LEO son, and to outshoot my Firefighter son. 😂 Gotta keep reminding them that youth and skill is not always better than age and experience.

This video comes at a good time. There was a recent incident where a city worker was trying to stop a car robbery but the victim was shooting at point blank and still missing.

That's a nice range! I have to bring a range finder w/ me to confirm distances. You also have the whole range to yourself to be able to mount a spotlight 'on the range itself' and shoot at another lane...That's some privilege! Us 'regular folk' would never have the 'ability and means' to 'train like that...'

The range 3, 5, 7 etc. is exactly what my fryand & RSO told me when I started trying to become a shooter. The remainder of the lesson was icing on the cake. Thanks for the info and I'll apply what I received to my quest of becoming a better shooter.

In a fire fight distance and Technique are your friends. It's nice to see this being taught, because at point blank your both equal, it's at distance where you shine

I have annual memberships at 2 indoor ranges and I had to qualify at similar distances with a range officer on a shot timer with speed and accuracy. I'm qualified to practice holster draws and rapid fire drills that many ranges don't allow even for their members. I train predominantly at 3, 5 and 7 years so I did see some new drills and movements that will help me diversify and advance my training. 💪🏾👍🏾

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Heck yeah! Glad it helped!

Very good info. Absolute joy to watch. Keep them coming brother. 10/10

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

💪🏾

Always good information from you. Everyone needs to practice the fundamentals as you’ve said.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

No doubt!

I can’t lie, your channel is becoming my favorite on this platform. I always feel like I can take something away from your videos and apply it. I can’t wait to try some of these drills this weekend! BUT sheesh that shooting was absolutely ridiculous bro! 🔥🔥🔥

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks man, that really means a lot. I try to make videos that I think would be beneficial. Glad you're getting value bro! 🤛🏾

Some good drills bro, I appreciate you sharing.👍👍

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Rob 👍🏾👍🏾

I never understood why people at the range shooting pistols would have their paper target all the down the range the entire time they were shooting. It is lack of fundamentals and common gun knowledge training. This is very good stuff in this video. Thank u Sir.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad you got value from it.

I learn so much from your videos THANK YOU Alston, Ive watched some two or more times. So glad YT recommended your channel, and I’m glad you’ve recovered from the flu.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Great to hear Karina! And thank you.

Excellent content and presentation. Particularly with the huge amount of similar video tutorials from seals, green berets, etc etc. Clear, concise, direct, subscribed. Thanks!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Gerald. Greatly appreciated.

I've started referring people at the range to your channel. The information and training you provide in these videos is solid. You have a gift for teaching others. Great channel.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thank you sir. That definitely means a lot. I appreciate your support!

Excellent video and the information was relayed perfectly. Thank you!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Dwight!

Definitely took your advice my confidence, fundamentals at 3 is getting stronger. Next is 5. Appreciate the game brotha!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad you're getting value from it Miles!

@pltmiles2658

Ай бұрын

@@alstontrainings a lot of Range officers come give me positive feedback on me hitting center not how far I have it.

Your approach, instructional technique, and delivery are above par. I like your approach to convincing and demonstrating why fundamentals at close distances are just as important as when the target is at the far end of the range, I spend 33 years in LE with two thirds of the time as a firearms instructor. For probably 20 of those years, entities where I worked required quarterly qualification course to start at 50 yards. Distance is the most perishable of all shooting skills, especially when someone does not have or has forgotten the fundamentals and eventually the 3-7 yard strings will result in rounds impacting outside the scoring area. I am in the process of transitioning to teaching citizens, and I appreciate your approach to teaching and relating to the student.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Wow thanks for the kind words Sombra. That means a lot. Hope you have continued success with your teaching!

@sombra6153

Ай бұрын

@@alstontrainingsthank you! bTW - tried the three finger diagnostic yesterday with my EDC and wearing my contacts dialed in more for driving and less for close work. Despite fuzzy front sight, it gave good feedback.

Another reason to support our 2A Rights. Thanks for the video; addressing the fundamentals are so important.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

One of my work instructors did the 25 one finger and then had me do it. Excellent instructor. Good video and knowledge 👍

Grade A drills bro, I appreciate your content. You couldn’t have explain this logic any better. I enjoy trying your drills they definitely help familiarize my skills at these distances really humbling and helps me strive to do better each time. Keep up the awesome content and knowledge good sir 🫡 take care and stay safe brother.

I like the previous video a lot and this one is a great follow up. I agree with every word you said. Subscribed.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting me, Jace! It means a lot.

Thank you so much for this video. I needed this.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Zed!

When I started I felt like I needed to hold good groups at close range before I had any business opening it up. It worked, focused on 3-7 for a quite a while before I went 10, 15, 25. Eventually I tried 50 and even 100 just for fun. If your fundamentals suck shooting long range isn’t going to do much to fix it.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Exactly!! 💯

Great video. I train at 3-5 and out too 10 indoor I do tac reloads, move off the x, and offhand shooting. When I go to my outdoor range and have a bay all to myself I can shoot move, multiple targets and other drills. This is good info, just get out there and train people as much as you can.

Dope. Great instruction. I appreciate you brother!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you too! Thanks for watching.

My friend, your video helped me, quite a bit, not this one, another but I told you I’d come back n tell you, n man, thank you so much, it was the muscling the gun down/anticipation of shots

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

That's great! Glad you're getting value and training!

Your back to basics approach is the best bro ....👌🏾🇿🇦

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that Terrence

Awesome vid, can't stress the fundamentals enough. Thanks for another banger!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

You bet, Joseph!

Absolutely sound training! Just subscribed.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

Great breakdowns and training advice

So very well demonstrated brother. I hope to utilize this in my training

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Fa sho ✊🏾

Great training video Alston.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video and strait forward

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jon

Thank you for this kind of content!!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Just watched your video for the first time. You just got a new Sub! Great video

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the support brody!

I love this video..went at the range like 5 days ago ..his first video change everything for me...started at 3 and then moved to 5 great info man and thanks for the first video and this video....

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

No problem bro. Glad you're getting value from these 👍🏾

Great video, as a fellow instructor incorporating new drills benefits everyone.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

ONE FINGER😳 That’s some Wyatt Earp shit right there! Great video👏🏾👏🏾

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@kylewood8327

Ай бұрын

Pistol butt to the head “is sum Wyatt Earp shit” not this hokie stuff.

That was a good video. Makes a lot of sense, and I know it will be very beneficial to me. BTW I just wanted to let you know you have a fan from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🇺🇸

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Love to see it brother. I appreciate your support.

Fundamentals, dry fire practice, and stress inoculation. Good video 👌

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@MiketheMeister

Ай бұрын

@@alstontrainings hey, your shooting ability and training style... SOF?

Excellent channel. Thank you.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike!!

Great shot!!! 🔥

My boy got some skills… I wasn’t planning on going to the range today but now I think I will. Great vid.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Right on bro!

Very informative. Thank You!..👍🏽

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Yvette!

Seen a lot of videos on shooting this ranks top 5 thanks for advice.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks brotha

Great shooting and video brother! 🫡

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the love bro!!!

still loving the videos you provide for our benefit here in West Virginia..

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you're getting value from the work I'm putting in, Jule!

FUNDAMENTALS. I start with 6 rounds at 9ft , moving up to 21 ft., with the goal of having a tight shot group while maintaining a good sight focus, trigger press, and strong grip. When doing these drills with my 40, 45, or 10mm, that strong grip is of the utmost importance.

I agree that short distance is the way to go because with practice comes speed.

Other instructors that I’ve had also suggested to train at 3,5,and 7 yards. Statistically speaking that is the range of most armed defense distances. Anything after that you should be able to run away or hide. Thanks for your videos. They’re very informative. Good advice and views for things

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Ken! Really appreciate it.

Spot on, great video!

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

OUTSTANDING TRAINING VIDEO

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jay!

Good points!

Awesome Teaching and Shooting Alston. Way to put people in their lane. Greetings My Bro From Sunny Warm Puerto Rico

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Much love bro 💪🏾

@ChuckD-lu5mb

Ай бұрын

@@alstontrainings Mala mia Jared I thought your name was Alston. Mala mia. Lol!

Good information and well produced video. I hope your channel does well.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

THANK YOU for your video ………. Thank you for stressing the significance of fundamentals ……….Thank you for providing a rationale The 2A community needs more videos like this They are educational for the novice and experience firearms user These videos also provide an ambassador service for the 2A community to others who are not knowledgeable in the fact that firearms enthusiasts are regular folks - not tactical super humans or tactical wannabes ……. Thank you again

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

THANK YOU for watching and taking time to comment, Ed! It means a lot.

I often use the 3x3x1 drill. Three rounds at three yards into a one inch circle. Increase speed as you progress

I usually start at 5 than 6 than 7 , but i am going to try this , Thank you man

Haha let em know bro! Dope video per usual 🙌

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Sometimes u gotta pop out and show 🥷🏾

Great vid & tips. 👍🏾

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Murf.

I absolutely agree,fundamentals are everything.

Close distance also helps diagnose misses, a lot harder to do out past 7 or 10 yards. Great video

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Very true!

Good stuff right here!!!

Good stuff -learn fundamentals and get really really good at closer distances then get out of the comfort zone and make training challenging!

@juanclaudio7935

Ай бұрын

Sig Sauer range? Did some training out there.

Good advice. Unfortunately, most public indoors ranges won't allow this kind of training. I'll be setting this up on some private property. Thank you.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Gotta do what you gotta do 👍🏾

Man this video alone shows you the Skill ceiling, its easy to hit the shots still with all the time in the world with no worry. Put yourself on a timer or drill and you see why its professionals and rookies.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

That timer helps a lot bro. Makes it way harder. Glad you're getting value from these. Thanks for watching.

Very good!

100% agree crawl, walk, run. Working law enforcement and being prior military we train as close as 2 meters. When dealing with a person and they pull a weapon at close range you need to know how to get them away and get rounds off immediately. You can never overtrain you can only be over confident and cocky. Nice 25yd shot by the way.

Awesome info! 🤙

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks brotha!

Great and informative video

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Good, simple info.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bob

Great stuff. The farthest distance I can see without my prescription glass is 7 yards. Your 3 to 5 yards video was great.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for continuing to watch. Glad you're getting value!

dope video Alston👍

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

When I was on active duty, our handgun training started at arm’s length from the target. Everything was in slow motion. Practice, practice, practice. After firing a few dozen rounds, slow, from the anchor point, then we would go out 1 yard at a time until we got to 7 yards.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Right on 💪🏾

Smart man makes a good trainer

You just got a long time subscription brother

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your support Maurice!! Thanks man.

You have my attention and my subscription.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support. It doesn't go unnoticed!

This makes sense. I always jump from 7 to 10, when in reality I havent mastered 3-5😅

Tear it up bro!! Damn good. I’m going to train the 3-5-7 which by the way is a nice caliber 😂

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣

Thank you SIR. For the GREAT INFO. For a new outlook on training. From and OLD DEVIL DOG. KISS ALWAYS

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your support Shannon!

Excellent video

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thank you Stanley!

Good job! Subscribed.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub. It means a lot!

I noticed training at this yardage and a red dot gripping the pistol properly you never have to search for the dot it's always where you point it this my favorite yardage to practice

Great video.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Richard

Good Stuff!! 🫡

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Milo

Good informative video

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks

I train from bad breath to 25yards. You don't get to choose the distance, the D bag does...Semper Gumby...stay flexible.

That's what the "F" I'm talking about, but no indoor range I go to will ever let us use 2-3 lanes at once. Private property, yes. Great work and I'll spread the word.

Impressive! With good fundamentals no red dot required.

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jay

Great stuff makes alot of sense especially for people like us that are not LEO . I gotta say that 25 yard one hand shot ! Dann that’s sweet .

@alstontrainings

Ай бұрын

Thanks Robert. Just using the fundamentals 👍🏾