03-07-2005, 09:31
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Quiet Professional
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Shivworks Fighting Handgun Volume 1
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I am a firm believer that new shooters need personal professional instruction from a competent SME when starting out. There is really no other way to start in my opinion. Having said that, video instruction can be a good adjunct to courses. They can be used as virtual notes, reminders, etc.
There are some good ones out there. Kelly McCann's series is one of my favorites. And now there is a new one by Shivworks. Fighting Handgun Volume 1 (FHV1) in my opinion, is geared towards the novice shooter. SouthNarc covers the basics in detail, draw to retention. He also explains the "whys" as well as the "hows".
If you are a novice shooter looking for the basics or an experienced shooter looking for other ways to do it - take a look at FHV1 by Shivworks.
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03-07-2005, 09:42
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Area Commander
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Thanks NDD!
- From a very novice shooter
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03-07-2005, 11:48
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I concur with NDD. The only thing I'd add is that 'novice shooter' here means you already understand the fundamentals (grip, sight picture, trigger control, etc) and can correctly identify 3 out of 4 times the end of the weapon from which the bullet emerges. FHG does not address the fundamentals; rather, it concentrates on the drawstroke, firing from retention, the 'protected' retention position, and firing while grappling.
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03-07-2005, 12:11
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Originally Posted by Razor
...can correctly identify 3 out of 4 times the end of the weapon from which the bullet emerges.
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LOL. Thanks for the clarification Razor. Based on your comments, I'm not ready for this yet, since I'm still working on the fundamentals. Plus, even though I qualify to apply for a CCW, carrying is a long ways off for me, with additional instruction and training needed before I'll even think about it.
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03-07-2005, 12:21
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So, if you try to load a magazine with the bullets facing the wrong direction, does that make you a novice? 
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03-08-2005, 10:52
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So, if you try to load a magazine with the bullets facing the wrong direction, does that make you a novice? |
No, it makes you a dumbass. 
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He knows only The Cause.
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06-16-2005, 03:23
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Just got the DVD.
Good stuff. I'm going to his class in October. Anyone want to join me?
LEO's, you should check the DVD out, it beats the hell out of the "Rock and Lock" technique.
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