How to Shoot a Pistol in 10 Minutes

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
  • Lucas Botkin covers how to shoot a pistol in 10 minutes using a Gen4 Glock 19.
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    00:00 Intro
    01:10 Sights
    02:18 Grip
    04:21 Stance
    04:55 Trigger Management
    08:07 Recoil Anticipation
    09:12 Reloading
    10:00 Malfunction Clearing
    10:33 Conclusion
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Komentáře • 4,1K

  • @jc4liferesearch5
    @jc4liferesearch5 Před 4 lety +7581

    He is so straight to the point is not even freaking funny, this is what a real professional should be.

    • @angela1984a
      @angela1984a Před 4 lety +50

      It's not rocket science...

    • @logananaya
      @logananaya Před 4 lety +215

      @@angela1984a at his age with his proficiency and professionalism, seems like rocket science to me

    • @adam3504
      @adam3504 Před 4 lety +115

      @@angela1984a You're more than welcome to do video about it -karen- angela

    • @tombushaw3486
      @tombushaw3486 Před 4 lety +8

      He put his finger in the trigger guard way too much professional might be a stretch

    • @jc4liferesearch5
      @jc4liferesearch5 Před 4 lety +20

      Tom Bushaw 😂

  • @beekydogg
    @beekydogg Před 4 lety +2596

    Thinking of recoil anticipation as mistimed driving of the gun is actually a game changer for me

    • @ryanburgess5497
      @ryanburgess5497 Před 4 lety +98

      Why would he say something so controversial, yet so brave?

    • @thinkbaker
      @thinkbaker Před 4 lety +16

      I’ve heard it like that before either
      Really good stuff

    • @brucealfonsoacero
      @brucealfonsoacero Před 4 lety +10

      Mind bomb of the day!

    • @ryangehrke8019
      @ryangehrke8019 Před 4 lety +4

      Same here, never heard of it put that way. Hope to use it to train better.

    • @gobah
      @gobah Před 4 lety +1

      Same!

  • @mikeyv4208
    @mikeyv4208 Před rokem +559

    This was amazing, I am in Law Enforcement. He was straight to the point. Easy to understand. Very very good tutorial for the beginner shooter.

    • @mikeyv4208
      @mikeyv4208 Před 9 měsíci

      @@windshearahead7012 What are you talking about?

  • @elysianblinds
    @elysianblinds Před 10 měsíci +42

    This might be the best beginner guide I’ve ever seen.

  • @TaylorS89
    @TaylorS89 Před 4 lety +650

    The egos in the tactics world are enormous. As a younger guy in that world I definitely had one. Regardless of how you feel about Lucas. Who admittedly gets a-lot of flak for walking the line of tactics versus performance shooting, you CANNOT deny that this quality of instruction and production value of these videos isn’t a huge benefit to the gun community. If I had these type of information when I first started shooting in 2008 I would have accelerated my learning curve tremendously! I appreciate this content, keep it up dude!

    • @lolinskimk6
      @lolinskimk6 Před 4 lety +28

      I don't see what there's to criticize. Guy knows how to shoot and explains it easily.

    • @suchgreatheights8841
      @suchgreatheights8841 Před 4 lety +5

      Underappreciated videos of invaluable value

    • @crowbarz
      @crowbarz Před 4 lety +10

      @@lolinskimk6 a lot of the criticism has to do with him personally more than anything. people think he's a part of a cult, he's homophobic, physically weak, just stuff like that. rarely do people criticize his shooting, but when they do, it's usually not grounded in truth.

    • @Denkin_Donuts
      @Denkin_Donuts Před 4 lety +11

      crowbarz seems like they just want to find something to eat on him about.

    • @ajr1775
      @ajr1775 Před 4 lety +6

      Having been a shooter in the wild down range I can still watch and learn a little bit from him. For what I do know already it just mentally reinforces the good habits. I can't knock him one bit. F'ers that needlessly criticize just have huge egos and need to get humbled. They are either jealous, envious, insecure, or all three.

  • @techsir8866
    @techsir8866 Před 4 lety +726

    As a shooter of many years, this is the best pistol instructional video I have ever seen. Learned a couple things, much appreciation.

    • @MH60CE
      @MH60CE Před 3 lety +7

      obviously, you are not a shooter of many years.

    • @techsir8866
      @techsir8866 Před 3 lety +32

      @@MH60CE LOL, what are you, drunk on the internet and bored, go try to troll someone that gives a shit about what random morons say on the web. Like political snowflakes, or some one named MH60CE

    • @ruialves2790
      @ruialves2790 Před 3 lety +5

      @@techsir8866 chill lmao

    • @ArottingPast
      @ArottingPast Před 3 lety +2

      @@techsir8866 lmao good one

  • @MrBilld75
    @MrBilld75 Před 2 lety +208

    Excellent tips on gun control. Some I didn't even know and this is as thorough as you could ever possibly get in an hour, nevermind 10 minutes. You covered everything from jerking and heeling the trigger to recoil anticipation, trigger wall, there's just so much packed into this, it's fantastic and should be mandatory watching for quick and good gun handling. Stellar job, love the close up examples too, they really hit the mark in terms of what happens in slow motion.

  • @littlemochef
    @littlemochef Před 2 lety +85

    Just bought my first pistol, a Sig P365xl. This video is exactly what I needed before my first range visit. Great explanations on why to do things a certain way. Thanks.

  • @climbtolight
    @climbtolight Před 4 lety +515

    This guy's great. No filler, straight to the point. A skilled shooter and natural educator. It's annoying to read people calling him 'kid'. He's got more man in him than most guys I know.

    • @brandonletsgo7979
      @brandonletsgo7979 Před 3 lety +15

      He's more of a man than most operators.

    • @markpowell7470
      @markpowell7470 Před 3 lety +28

      Calling him kid is probably the greatest compliment to his skillset and vast knowledge for being so young.

    • @chrisbenson2430
      @chrisbenson2430 Před 3 lety +7

      The kids a shooter for sure but talent and balls are two different things. This kid can outshoot me I’m sure of it running drills.I don’t know that he could outshoot me in Afghanistan.

    • @oscarmoreno65
      @oscarmoreno65 Před 3 lety +13

      @@chrisbenson2430 I don’t think the country matters. So what if you can outshoot him in Afghanistan? He can probably outshoot you in Iraq and Iran. You might be able to outshoot him in Syria though

    • @Jonathan-dg6ey
      @Jonathan-dg6ey Před 3 lety

      @@chrisbenson2430 I could outshoot you in Afghanistan and anywhere

  • @ksun4651
    @ksun4651 Před 4 lety +695

    It took two days for my NRA instructor to explain everything Lucas just said when I was getting my basics of pistol shooting certificate

    • @anonypersona3189
      @anonypersona3189 Před 4 lety +49

      Lemme guess, that instructor was being paid by the hour...

    • @Pyreleaf
      @Pyreleaf Před 4 lety +46

      ksun4651 so not only is the NRA objectively evil, they're also objectively useless.

    • @rickr.3558
      @rickr.3558 Před 4 lety +33

      As an NRA instructor sadly I agree that many have huge egos and are not good teachers. In my experience the biggest thing you can do as an instructor is make the learning experience as unintimidating as possible. It angers me when students tell me other instructors were more intent on showing how much they know versus connecting with the students and making it a fun learning experience. This video is a great example of how easy information can be to convey.

    • @HickLif3
      @HickLif3 Před 4 lety +14

      @@rickr.3558 I'm an NRA instructor also but I have never actually given an NRA class. They want you to take way too much time going into stupid nuances that do not matter. Why spend 4 hours in a classroom when you can do a crash course right there at the table and start shooting immediately? Don't over load them with information and get the initial fears of them out of the way as soon as possible to they can start having fun

    • @wolfthehunter3
      @wolfthehunter3 Před 4 lety +5

      Taught shooting at a BSA camp for years as a youth instructor, went to become the director and needed the NRA trainer certs. I knew more than the old fudd "instructors" who just read from the fucking power point. They got salty about that, especially when I would disagree with something and then state why and my experiences to back up what I said. They would just fall back to the "that's not the way we teach it". They got extra salty when I was able to help the other participants on the range more than they could. The one instructor was cool though, he was a younger fellow though not as young as myself and he kinda followed me around just watching what I was doing and learning himself lol

  • @garic4
    @garic4 Před 2 lety +6

    Finally, a top quality shooting instruction video. Thank you so much for this, I'm definitely subscribing.
    There was no mumbling, no jargon, no uncontrollable playing with the weapon while talking, good and precise information, straight to the point.

  • @Rob-no6lx
    @Rob-no6lx Před 2 lety +5

    You have really helped me become a better pistol shooter! I have alot of carbine and shotgun time, but these tips have helped me go from stove piping to getting a 1.3 sec to accurate first shot in under a year. Dry fire is life!

  • @bullwinkle8266
    @bullwinkle8266 Před 3 lety +934

    This young man is locked and loaded - locked into the subject at hand without any bs and loaded with useful information. His no nonsense approach is a breath of fresh air.

    • @pigsempire1839
      @pigsempire1839 Před 3 lety +10

      Well written.

    • @Bobs2cents
      @Bobs2cents Před 2 lety +2

      You hit the nail on the head. Totally agree!

    • @deathfan2002
      @deathfan2002 Před 2 lety +2

      Lucas has great content

    • @teddysurf
      @teddysurf Před 2 lety

      Or… He’s overcompensating and tries to project knowledge and confidence but has neither and comes off as a poser…

    • @emiliosalazar9962
      @emiliosalazar9962 Před rokem +1

      @@teddysurf
      I'm sure your videos must be much better than his.

  • @anthonysullo7041
    @anthonysullo7041 Před 3 lety +789

    I just paid $100 for an hour class that taught me less than what your 10 min video just did. Wtf. Subscribed 👍😄

    • @rks5457
      @rks5457 Před 3 lety +37

      Except this guy in the video can't jump out and tell you to stop doing it wrong lol.

    • @DakotaGraftt
      @DakotaGraftt Před 3 lety +29

      @@rks5457 Exactly. Go to his range instead and get some training from him. Stop going to your shitty local shop where they have no idea what they're doing.

    • @noblehillministerprophet8689
      @noblehillministerprophet8689 Před 3 lety +1

      Ha ha!!

    • @brettmays6195
      @brettmays6195 Před 2 lety +1

      That’s what the holes (or lack thereof) in the target are for!

    • @MadGunny
      @MadGunny Před rokem +1

      You paid $100 dollars to shoot? What the hell lol just shoot, it’s free 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @BennyHill8844
    @BennyHill8844 Před 2 lety +10

    I thought my Glock was broken because it wouldn't cycle, I watched this video and now my Glock cycles perfectly, it was the way I gripped it good video, a must watch for new pistol owners

  • @TheNoobkiller3000
    @TheNoobkiller3000 Před rokem +2

    I’ve been shooting over 25 years. This guy is legit with a ton of very helpful information in a short span of time delivered in a very digestible format. High praise from me.

  • @xboxisbetta
    @xboxisbetta Před 4 lety +300

    This is probably the most actual information in a 12 minute gun video I’ve seen on CZcams.

    • @MH60CE
      @MH60CE Před 3 lety

      If you call "look at me holding daddy's poop" actual information, than yes.

    • @norankinsignia5195
      @norankinsignia5195 Před 3 lety +15

      @@MH60CE literally what the fuck does that mean 😂

    • @citizen116
      @citizen116 Před 3 lety +1

      theAustrian DeathMachine it means MH60CE missed his own Peter puffer daddy. Jealousy,,,,sad motivator

    • @MH60CE
      @MH60CE Před 3 lety +1

      @@norankinsignia5195 This child has had everything given to him on a silver spoon. He has never had a real job besides contributing to a video game. You mindless idiots think that when some douche talks about firearms training that you didn't know about, he must be sent from God! Do you're own research.

    • @MH60CE
      @MH60CE Před 3 lety

      @@citizen116 We are now dumber for trying to comprehend what this pitiful troll is even trying to say.

  • @Brimar7
    @Brimar7 Před 4 lety +451

    I wrongfully judged this video would be “just ok” based on the age of the presenter. I am very pleased. Great job. Excellent presentation. Now, when anyone asks me shooting questions, I’ll have them review this video first.

    • @spamaccount2915
      @spamaccount2915 Před 3 lety +1

      This guys got some interesting and smart vids and info

  • @beepsarieaniIwee
    @beepsarieaniIwee Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’ve learned more with this guy than anyone so far. Easy to understand, learn, fun to watch and detailed! Also no arrogance or hot headedness like I’ve seen in other videos. Thanks 😊

  • @lawrencelarson3453
    @lawrencelarson3453 Před rokem +13

    I’m fairly new to gun ownership I’ve owned my glock for about two years now and I go to the range a lot and I’ve became a better shooter but this video literally made me think of all the things I could be doing better my biggest issue with shooting my glock is trigger control I’m okay at it but definitely need to work on it. Very informative video man thanks a lot.

  • @madduxle
    @madduxle Před 4 lety +520

    From now on anytime anyone asks me to take them shooting for the first time I’m showing them this first

    • @jacchristo1365
      @jacchristo1365 Před 4 lety +9

      Absolutely. This is the clearest and most accurate breakdown of shooting mechanics I've ever seen. No bullshit, just concise information.

    • @TemporalWolf
      @TemporalWolf Před 4 lety +13

      I would highly discourage trying to get first time shooters to ride the wall... easy recipe for an ND. It takes time and familiarity they won't have. This also doesn't cover any safety, which I'd argue is more important for first time shooters than accuracy or speed.

    • @HanSolo__
      @HanSolo__ Před 4 lety +1

      @@TemporalWolf But its a shooting lesson. Safety is mostly about NOT shooting anybody (and anything).

    • @einfisch3891
      @einfisch3891 Před 4 lety +1

      @@HanSolo__ I mean fair, but I think that's missing the point

    • @mandoaactual5131
      @mandoaactual5131 Před 4 lety +1

      Yup. My girlfriend who has shot a gun twice in her life(rifles only) wants to go shooting with me. While I don’t mind teach someone how to better themselves, I don’t want to have to hold her hand the ENTIRE time. Definitely going to make her watch this video a time or two, and then we shall go

  • @MistarZtv
    @MistarZtv Před 3 lety +2473

    youtube at 3 am: hey kid you wanna learn how to shoot a gun?
    me who lives in country that won't allow armed civilians: hmmm yes interesting.

    • @patrickvanherk
      @patrickvanherk Před 3 lety +70

      Airsoft :)

    • @yypee6648
      @yypee6648 Před 3 lety +25

      @@patrickvanherk i am watching this to improve my airsoft pistol shooting skills

    • @evolnizark4712
      @evolnizark4712 Před 3 lety +40

      @@patrickvanherk Airsoft and even toy guns are banned in Vietnam. Can't wait to visit other countries to play airsoft

    • @empire-classfirenationbatt2691
      @empire-classfirenationbatt2691 Před 3 lety +9

      I'm here for future reference 😏getting a gun where I am takes a long time but I think it's worth it

    • @IqmalAziz
      @IqmalAziz Před 3 lety +24

      @@patrickvanherk even owning Airsoft in my country is illegal.. man got sent to prison for years for owning a 416 that shoots BB bullets

  • @twrecks7567
    @twrecks7567 Před 2 lety +23

    Love the content. Been watching a lot of your videos lately and started to practice dry firing and would love to see a video of the proper way to grab both pistol and rifle magazines like you do in your speed reloads. Since it’s something new to me and probably a lot of others, practicing something incorrectly will not give the best results possible. Yes it seems simple, but like this video so does shooting a pistol to a lot of people, but practice makes perfect and perfect practice is the best way to do it. Thanks!

  • @alexandermikhailov2481
    @alexandermikhailov2481 Před rokem +2

    This is by far the most informative, useful and succinct video for beginners I’ve ever seen on CZcams. Kudos to the author! 👍

  • @gregHePilots
    @gregHePilots Před 3 lety +1338

    "You should let the gun surprise you."
    "No, you shouldn't"
    Ohh hot damn this is good

    • @NoMemes4You
      @NoMemes4You Před 3 lety +16

      A sniper told me to let it surprise you. you know where the wall is yes but after you hit that wall you then let it surprise you. im not sure if he meant for it to be used with pistols but i know with M4s or even rifles and carbines in general you are supposed to let it surprise you

    • @TemporalWolf
      @TemporalWolf Před 3 lety +31

      ​@@NoMemes4YouThere are few one-size fits all answers, in either direction: brand new shooters will need different advice than advanced keen on going pro. Slow-fire target shooters will need different advice than infantry. I'd urge you not to put too much weight on the one-sized answers from any YTer.

    • @NoMemes4You
      @NoMemes4You Před 3 lety

      @@TemporalWolf makes sense. im surprised someone replied to this on a old post lmao

    • @NoMemes4You
      @NoMemes4You Před 3 lety +2

      @@TemporalWolf funny you mention infantry tho. 11B right here lol

    • @TemporalWolf
      @TemporalWolf Před 3 lety +3

      @@NoMemes4You I was an 0933 in the Marines, trained plenty of 0311s. Nowadays I mostly teach basic firearm safety/handling/marksmanship to friends and their kids.

  • @blainerocker3670
    @blainerocker3670 Před 3 lety +509

    Learned more in 12 minutes than any instructor has taught in an hour. Lucas is extremely knowledgeable from his experience and this is a great introductory video for anyone looking to practice.

    • @jamespmullin21753
      @jamespmullin21753 Před rokem +2

      I just want to know how many gunfights he's been in?

    • @Anderson-yo8np
      @Anderson-yo8np Před rokem +7

      @@jamespmullin21753 huh??

    • @RobXb
      @RobXb Před rokem

      Cause some instructors don’t get down and dirty, they teach you textbook

  • @CrochetNewsNetwork
    @CrochetNewsNetwork Před rokem +1

    Everything was just perfect. Camera shots, editing, to the point dialogue and REAL INFORMATION that I can actually use.

  • @blauro
    @blauro Před 2 lety +7

    Really enjoying these videos. Thank you for putting them out and doing such an awesome job of demonstrating and explaining. I’ve learned a ton tonight watching a few of these.

  • @Photomeike
    @Photomeike Před 3 lety +2350

    The editor did a great job with the color grade on this video!

  • @godswelder1224
    @godswelder1224 Před 4 lety +275

    This tutorial is great for starters who don’t know how to shoot a gun but this guy is a teacher for everyone

  • @solitaire1423
    @solitaire1423 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm so happy I found this channel the instructor is very to the point and without missing any key information.👏👏🙌🙌

  • @anirudhrawat8113
    @anirudhrawat8113 Před 2 lety +13

    I don't even know why I'm watching this. I don't even have a gun.

  • @Insomniac3d
    @Insomniac3d Před 3 lety +2204

    when this guy realises he can store more than 2 bullets in a magazine he's going to be unstoppable

    • @Remington-wl7jp
      @Remington-wl7jp Před 3 lety +115

      Fucking lmao

    • @LatestViralMoments
      @LatestViralMoments Před 3 lety +25

      Imagine him with a drum mag

    • @HC-sb5ck
      @HC-sb5ck Před 3 lety +13

      Ion get it

    • @ajhank0781
      @ajhank0781 Před 3 lety +71

      @@ayooalexx1209 r/woooosh

    • @TheTexanInfidel
      @TheTexanInfidel Před 3 lety +127

      @@ayooalexx1209 he means that he only puts 2 rounds in the magazines for training and made a joke about what if he filled them up. He obviously knows a g19 holds 15 you fudd.

  • @Fudge_Fantasy
    @Fudge_Fantasy Před 3 lety +4726

    He looks 14, 16 and 26 at the same time.😭😭

  • @XSB.504
    @XSB.504 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for this. You’ve combined 10 of the last videos I’ve watched into a single, short video…and demonstrated excellent technique throughout.

  • @ScaredyCatTactical
    @ScaredyCatTactical Před rokem

    Best teacher on CZcams. Clear, concise, and has the skill to back it up.

  • @RobotPanda15
    @RobotPanda15 Před 4 lety +483

    Knowing how fast Lucas shoots, we're gonna learn a lot in ten minutes

    • @theurbannomad3263
      @theurbannomad3263 Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah but practice is best

    • @OvertonWindex
      @OvertonWindex Před 4 lety +1

      @@theurbannomad3263 training is best. This would be considered training.
      Or you're just practicing shit

    • @RobotPanda15
      @RobotPanda15 Před 4 lety +6

      Got a whole lotta high iqs here arguing semantics between training and practice when they're basically one and the same when you're knowledgeable in what you're doing

    • @OvertonWindex
      @OvertonWindex Před 4 lety +9

      @@RobotPanda15 it's literally not. Haha
      Training is learning... practice is reinforcing.

    • @mice6545
      @mice6545 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RobotPanda15 you can't practice something you don't know

  • @ZRock7771
    @ZRock7771 Před 4 lety +137

    Now I know why people say dry fire more, it's so you can feel when the gun will fire then drive the gun once the round fired. That was a complete game changer for me blew my mind!

    • @andrewhenley2161
      @andrewhenley2161 Před 4 lety +6

      It also establishes muscle memory. You finger remembers how to pull the trigger the correct way when you are live firing and/or experiencing an adrenaline dump

    • @adam3504
      @adam3504 Před 4 lety +13

      Yeah that's basically it. And the video that lucas did with the Japanese airsofter kid - in this channel - is the perfect embodiment of the dry fire techniques

  • @maximus2530
    @maximus2530 Před 2 lety

    My guy this was so professional and you showed what your talking about with slowed down video it was phenomenal. I was in the Infantry and we had a little hand gun training but nothing much. I have recently gotten into handgun shooting and I feel its even more technical then shooting the 249 S.A.W. You showed me a lot of what I was doing wrong with not maintaining the weapon down after recoil.

  • @AHerrera
    @AHerrera Před 2 lety

    His content is no nonsense like his shooting performance. Efficient and on point. No wasted words or motions

  • @ronnelson6476
    @ronnelson6476 Před 4 lety +120

    I took my first shooting class earlier this year and I was kinda disappointed. I had already heard everything from all the phenomenal, free videos Trex puts out (and other shooters). I actually ended up beating all my classmates in the final competition-style drill (including mil and le guys), despite being the youngest there. It basically just served as a confidence booster, since I was able to gauge my skills against others. Big thanks to the whole Trex crew for their dedication to instilling good firearms skills

    • @Nagger666
      @Nagger666 Před 4 lety +6

      Next step find a beginner level class and find people better than you to learn from

    • @naki5226
      @naki5226 Před 4 lety

      @@Nagger666 not if he's the best

    • @ronnelson6476
      @ronnelson6476 Před 4 lety +2

      Andrew nah, next step is to shoot 20k rounds of 9mm and then take a more challenging class

    • @HickLif3
      @HickLif3 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ronnelson6476 Start going to competitions, USPSA, you can see how you line up against other people that actually shoot all the time and not people that just want to take a class and call it good

    • @ronnelson6476
      @ronnelson6476 Před 4 lety +7

      HickLife The point of my comment is that if I can get to the point I’m at, through just watching videos and practicing, anyone can do it. I didn’t mean I’m a phenomenal shooter because I beat some people at a class (it was a 2 day pistol course with people who genuinely wanted to better themselves). There were some guys there who had taken 8+ classes but they were still getting beat. I just don’t want people to waste money on tons of classes when they could spend that money on ammo, which has a better return on investment in my opinion.

  • @henryaguirre845
    @henryaguirre845 Před 3 lety +129

    I've been a police/military/civilian firearms instructor for 21 years...but I always learn something new when I watch your videos!!!!! Absolutely amazing 👏

    • @NathanHarris83
      @NathanHarris83 Před rokem +20

      This is a solid sign of an intellectual individual, versus the village idiot who demands respect and wants to lead for fame and glory. Your comment is a year or so old, but I think it should be chiseled in stone... You have a wealth of experience and knowledge, yet you are open to new ideas and learning from an outside source. This is how advancement are made, and how we get better. This applies in all walks of life, and your comment gave me a "hell yeah!" moment.

    • @nathanmark7035
      @nathanmark7035 Před rokem +2

      @@NathanHarris83 You make 7 or 8 excellent points in your 5 sentences, every one of them spot on. I couldn't agree more, "hell yeah, chisel it in stone"!

    • @theminister1154
      @theminister1154 Před rokem

      My only beef is revolvers are still a pretty damn useful pistol. Hard to F up, and you can shoot from your pocket.

  • @aliciachrist1721
    @aliciachrist1721 Před 2 lety +2

    I took 1 class to get my license, had my firearm since February and was just able to shoot it for the first time at the range, this video is really going to help me a lot.

  • @olivierlanglet1932
    @olivierlanglet1932 Před 2 lety

    This is the best instructional video I've ever seen, all topics mixed up. What a professional ! Thank you !

  • @isaacbotkintrex
    @isaacbotkintrex Před 4 lety +853

    I can usually draw and shoot in less than 10 minutes...

  • @hwjucal9365
    @hwjucal9365 Před 4 lety +164

    T.REX ARMS and LUCAS with straight to the point tutorial.

  • @BeeKay4444
    @BeeKay4444 Před rokem

    New to this channel but not new to firearms. These videos have been great to see and I am appreciating the updated mindsets.

  • @danyellehector5697
    @danyellehector5697 Před 2 lety +2

    The video was great, and I have started dry shooting, and it's helping me when I go to the range once a week. Thanks!

  • @Asianevermore
    @Asianevermore Před 4 lety +83

    I don’t buy “brand” stuff, tacticool or lifestyle things. But I find myself buying all things Trex; functional and it supports the guys that encourages new gun owners to learn without breaking the bank.

  • @rmkuhn22
    @rmkuhn22 Před 3 lety +200

    Brother, AWEOME instructional video ! Career USMC, Infantry/RECON, weapons instructor...this is ONE of the VERY BEST weapons handling/operational video I’ve ever seen. You are extremely knowledgeable, articulate and professional. Hats off to you.

    • @JR-wo3sn
      @JR-wo3sn Před 2 lety +1

      We’re you 3rd recon battalion in OKi?

    • @rmkuhn22
      @rmkuhn22 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JR-wo3sn YES.

  • @victorbarnett8207
    @victorbarnett8207 Před rokem

    This is one of the best videos I've watched. Lucas's presentation style is spot on.

  • @skycaptainIndigo
    @skycaptainIndigo Před měsícem

    Your videos help me shoot 10,000 times better than the in-person instructor I went to, your videos are extremely informative and helped improve my shooting immensely I feel like I have more confidence now to shoot with no issues. Thank you!!!

  • @sawyerschneider4733
    @sawyerschneider4733 Před 3 lety +274

    As someone who has recently been getting into shooting, this is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @FilipinoPanda
    @FilipinoPanda Před 4 lety +251

    "Wall, wall, waaaaall. From the wall."
    "O'Right!"

    • @B1LAL
      @B1LAL Před 4 lety +4

      Trump : Wall, Wall, Wall thats the words i like to hear

    • @wantdatcadpat44
      @wantdatcadpat44 Před 4 lety +8

      I read the “O’Right” in the accent I’m dying hahahah

    • @M_Alistair
      @M_Alistair Před 4 lety +5

      *programs aimbot*

    • @vinnyvidivici
      @vinnyvidivici Před 4 lety +7

      This reference though. 💀💀💀

    • @dioxi7005
      @dioxi7005 Před 4 lety +2

      Hahaha I love that video!

  • @TrustandobeyGod
    @TrustandobeyGod Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this!! I learned a lot. Just getting into shooting, knowing absolutely nothing and not growing up around firearms. Videos like yours are helping so much! Thank you for not swearing, that's hard to find.

  • @relentlessamerican9373

    You can learn a lot From T. rex, been watching these guys for years now. Still watch some of their older training videos. I’ve been shooting my entire life since I was 6 and watching Trex and following some of his drills and the knowledge has helped me become a better shooter. Just good shit all around

  • @Jake-yv9cr
    @Jake-yv9cr Před 3 lety +163

    I am still a pretty new shooter, and still deal with a bit of shot anticipation. What has really helped me is a buddy loads a couple mags with an unknown amount of bullets in it, you will see if you still are anticipating the shot pretty quickly.

    • @recon4840
      @recon4840 Před 3 lety +15

      Add a couple dummy rounds to your mag, will help as well

    • @holynder3181
      @holynder3181 Před 3 lety +2

      @@recon4840 blanks?

    • @ganthrithor
      @ganthrithor Před 3 lety +23

      @@holynder3181 No, dummy rounds-- they're just cast aluminum (I think, based on weight) with a little silicone pad thing where a primer would go to give your firing pin somewhere soft (but not too soft) to land. No pyrotechnics. They're used for manipulation training and dry-fire. Commonly called Snap Caps.

    • @blt981
      @blt981 Před rokem

      Brother/ there is no better teacher then to practice, practice what you’ve learned, record yourself if alone to see if your repeating your errors. REMEMBER CARDBOARD OR PAPER TARGETS DOESNT SHOOT BACK, MISFIRES , etcDONT GIVE YOU A FREE PASS, drill like your life depends on it. I remember the best Sgt/ Head Range Master I’ve ever meet Korean War Vet EOD, , Rangmaster, Sgt. Don Blain, now gone to the Ultimate Range in the sky, was teaching 30 of us revolver Dinasores to transition to our first Auto Loader,to Dept issue Beretta 40 Cal. Couple of us Cop Students were arguing about Jambs ,reliability etc, FINALLY SGT SNAPPED, “ Listen you shit for brains, Bad guy don’t care if YOUR SHOT 5 TIMES, EYE BALL FALLING Out , LEG MISSING , Shooting arm shot to shit , YOU AND YOUR GUN HAVE TO get BACK INTO THE FIGHT OR YOUR GONNA DIE you DUMB FUCK, UNDERSTAND. “ Dinasores responded, Sir, Yes Sir.! I NEVER FOFGOT THAT AFTER 34 YEARS OF LE Street Patrol. Please remember from us old fucks. PS Turn your dumb ass phone off when shooting.

    • @brianfischer5609
      @brianfischer5609 Před rokem

      Yeah, you would need dummy rounds. Otherwise, the slide will lock back, and you'll know when it's empty

  • @bluegrass4840
    @bluegrass4840 Před 4 lety +244

    Oh man the trainers are gonna be mad at you now. lol I almost feel like this video was a direct response to the common institutional trend. Coming from someone without infinite resources I thank you and greatly appreciate it.
    P.S I saw a kid with one of your hats at Lowes in Louisville. Love from your northern state neighbor.

  • @johnjohnson8669
    @johnjohnson8669 Před 2 lety

    this is one of the most educational videos I've ever f****** seen in my life. easy to follow no gimmicks straight to the point.

  • @patrickking2108
    @patrickking2108 Před rokem

    No offense to some of these older guys making videos but it’s nice to see someone who knows CZcams like they know guns. Not only was this very clear, concise, and thorough but the movie tidbits provided a visual example of his points based on our current perception from Hollywood.

  • @MrxB1
    @MrxB1 Před 4 lety +46

    I've been struggling with pistol for the last 3 years. In those 3 years there were countless videos that I've tried watching and none hit the spot. This video though, hit everything I needed. Thank you.

  • @chaddressler9132
    @chaddressler9132 Před 4 lety +407

    Oh damn he’s going to ruffle feathers by saying you don’t have to take 20 classes a year to learn to shoot.

    • @trentscon
      @trentscon Před 4 lety +15

      James Yeager is in shambles after hearing that

    • @diver165
      @diver165 Před 4 lety +12

      You don’t. But you do have to practice!

    • @nrbrown5985
      @nrbrown5985 Před 4 lety +13

      So true. I’ve taken 2 classes over 7 years. There was some good info, but weekly live fire and dry fire multiple times per week is what really improved me.

    • @Rasky823
      @Rasky823 Před 4 lety

      Trent Sconiers Yeager teaches how to fight, not shooting classes

    • @musicman1eanda
      @musicman1eanda Před 4 lety +3

      In a way it seems like trainers are creating their own demise by putting so much information online for free. You can learn just about anything online. Classes are becoming more like just "doctor checkups" so someone trained can watch you and provide specific feedback you might not get on your own.

  • @mcar65
    @mcar65 Před 10 měsíci

    So far this’s best video I have seen on how to shoot a firearm, thank you very much for sharing such a valuable information.

  • @ryand6822
    @ryand6822 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is a effin’ total pro! Love his attention to detail and precision in his movement.

  • @richardhyman6981
    @richardhyman6981 Před 4 lety +62

    Dude, you've got a couple of videos that I consider the Gold Standard of explanation of a concept or mechanic that I always refer people to in order to help them understand something. They are simple, succinct, but not condescending and those are essential characteristics to helping people understand something. Your "How to shoot if you're cross eye dominant" is one and this one is definitely another that I will use to refer new or relatively new shooters to to help them understand. Well done!

  • @Gator-Raid
    @Gator-Raid Před 4 lety +659

    How does someone dislike in a minute after the video drops

  • @MultiPurposeReviewer
    @MultiPurposeReviewer Před rokem +1

    Useful information. When I bought my first pistol, I elected to take an introductory training/safety course as well. The stance technique they taught us was the one where you lock both your arms out, and roll your elbows inward just a little. I understood how it would work for some people, but I found it both uncomfortable and not super effective. As I spent more and more time in the range practicing, I found myself gravitating more towards the stance detailed here, where you keep a slight bend in your arms to absorb the shock. I've found it translates to less overall body movement, and I can hold my arms in place much more easily when my elbows aren't locked.

  • @jackuber7358
    @jackuber7358 Před rokem

    Thanks for the tips. Been shooting for a while. You've shown me some places I am doing wrong. Need to work on those traing scars. Thanks again.

  • @salty_terminal_civilian5374

    I used a pistol all the time in the Marines and still enjoy watching this video. It's nice to go back to the foundation and correct bad habits from years of shooting.

  • @9HoleReviews
    @9HoleReviews Před 4 lety +206

    8:40 - well said. One of the biggest misconceptions in the gun world that is taught and parroted has to do with this point.

  • @LarryManiccia
    @LarryManiccia Před 2 lety +1

    Good stuff Lucas. Been watching and enjoying your videos. Great content presently clearly. Keep up the good work!

  • @c-breezy307
    @c-breezy307 Před 3 měsíci

    Underrated video, Lucas!! I been watching you for years and have seen this particular video plenty!! Just recently got myself a 19 X and went to the range yesterday and ended up shooting left a whole lot so I come back to this video as a refresher. Going to try it this next weekend at the range. ( side note: I have one of your Ragnarok holsters and also I have an iron side holster that I just ordered that’s on the way to me soon! Definitely looking forward to practicing more

  • @charliemops2012
    @charliemops2012 Před 4 lety +156

    Im so glad god decided lucas needed to be born here.

    • @gene-grey
      @gene-grey Před 4 lety +1

      @Tom Mysterious ways!👍🙏😅

    • @urlawyer
      @urlawyer Před 4 lety +3

      Imagine all the Lucases that were born outside of the US who never discovered they had a talent for firearms. local.theonion.com/97-year-old-dies-unaware-of-being-violin-prodigy-1819571799

    • @maxmorris7025
      @maxmorris7025 Před 4 lety

      @Tom dual citizenship. Not sure where he was actually born, but he's not running for president so I don't need to see his birth certificate lol

    • @mysoap23
      @mysoap23 Před 4 lety

      @Tom he was born in America but lived in
      New Zealand in his younger years

    • @DinoNucci
      @DinoNucci Před 4 lety

      It's a woman fool

  • @mattbrattain
    @mattbrattain Před 4 lety +13

    Your use of movie clips (entertainment value aside!) is GOLD for context, especially for new shooters! Great video.

  • @Meninodeprestigio
    @Meninodeprestigio Před 2 lety

    Lucas Botkin's explanation is so clear (even more so with the visual examples he gives) that even for someone who doesn't know the English language very well (that's me) it's easy to understand what he means

  • @josephoh2176
    @josephoh2176 Před měsícem

    Best ever video related to pistol shooting basics period.

  • @stmichaeldefendusinbattle9876

    This young guy deserves all the respect!! EXCELLENT EXCELLENT JOB! one of the most professional instructional video i have ever seen! Keep the good work

  • @JusticeForSome
    @JusticeForSome Před 4 lety +83

    Left eye dominant but right handed...glad I'm not the only one. Thought I was just weird.

    • @aidanhunter6195
      @aidanhunter6195 Před 4 lety +12

      I'm left handed and right eye dominant lol

    • @jabooky15
      @jabooky15 Před 4 lety +1

      I am also, I thought there something wrong with me when I first started shooting

    • @nomikes4392
      @nomikes4392 Před 4 lety +4

      There is something wrong with us. Probably has little to do with shooting

    • @coollibra3644
      @coollibra3644 Před 4 lety +1

      Same

    • @hacat8235
      @hacat8235 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, me too

  • @michaelmignogna2443
    @michaelmignogna2443 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video. Just starting to learn and it’s obvious you’re a legit resource. Thanks for the helpful, no fluff content.

  • @LovinMyTruth
    @LovinMyTruth Před rokem

    The way you deliver this information is precisely what I needed. ❤

  • @TheGreatMerman
    @TheGreatMerman Před 3 lety +15

    I like how direct and to the point your videos are. I haven't shot a pistol in 20 years, going to get my conceal and carry permit training and videos like this help me get ready for it. I hope my instructor is as concise and direct as you are.

  • @xxtrollxx4543
    @xxtrollxx4543 Před 4 lety +38

    I love how simple and effective this video is, I feel like many other institutions who try to educate about guns don’t want really want the viewers to be as good as them, they just want mediocre, Lucas on other actually wants people to be good, mad respect

  • @guins99
    @guins99 Před 2 lety

    This is one well done presentation. I’ve watched many and this really stands out. Subscribed.

  • @kasike213
    @kasike213 Před 3 lety +18

    I am new at this. This is by far the best video I have seen. I learned ALOT more from this guy than the big time pros on YT
    Thanks 👍🏼

  • @williamcarpenter2722
    @williamcarpenter2722 Před 3 lety +3

    I've been watching your videos now for about 6 months and the way you describe things brings amazing clarity to what tactics should be applied to better people's shooting skills. Thank you and don't stop with the videos! Practice is key, hitting the old grindstone.

  • @Combat556
    @Combat556 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding, easy to understand, information for any handgun shooter. Thanks!

  • @jasonriemann5276
    @jasonriemann5276 Před rokem

    Great video. Bought my 8 yo son a Glock44. Before we shot I had him watched this video. Working through these fundamentals he did amazing for the first time ever shooting a pistol. Bright future!

  • @lookatyou7204
    @lookatyou7204 Před 3 lety +48

    So professional so accurate straight to the point straight in topic informations organized from safety to techniques best gun tutorial i have ever seen.
    Thanks you sir!

  • @WendzDarKnight08
    @WendzDarKnight08 Před 4 lety +35

    Awesome! Finally a style of video that TRexArms & Lucas use to do in the early stages of the channel. This is why I follow your content, very informative. Good video!

  • @Salty_fenrir
    @Salty_fenrir Před rokem

    This is an excellent video, I always share it with anyone who wants to go shooting with me regardless if they've shot before or not.
    Also, I have to point out how good the sound is in this video.

  • @Thewolfamongus74
    @Thewolfamongus74 Před 3 měsíci

    This video is very helpful for new shooters and filled with detail information. Well done brother.

  • @ccodieee
    @ccodieee Před 4 lety +6

    It's nice seeing someone from the new generation instruct other shooters the correct way, instead of the way old instructors would have you do things. I personally had an old school instructor teach me a lot of things, but I learned over time that it was the wrong way. It's very refreshing to watch this video and see that I'm doing things the correct way currently, and our generation is able to remaster the technique to strive for perfection. Nice job Lucas! Keep up the great work.

  • @cypheir
    @cypheir Před 4 lety +14

    Been using your warm up targets and drill... my game has gone up *tremendously*. Thank you so much for those Lucas and T.Rex.

  • @michaelgerzen6017
    @michaelgerzen6017 Před rokem

    Thank you for showing that it can be a safe & enjoyable HOBBY.

  • @andrewkim6037
    @andrewkim6037 Před 10 měsíci

    No filler, very helpful. Thanks for the post.

  • @detroit313vlogs7
    @detroit313vlogs7 Před 4 lety +47

    Best true real advice that I’ve seen yet. Well said. Instructors will be mad but Owell. Keep up the good work Lucas. Hands down , one of the best out there. Thank you

  • @kliteishere9818
    @kliteishere9818 Před 3 lety +239

    I won't need to learn that much
    I just press "R".

    • @SolidRaiden2655
      @SolidRaiden2655 Před 2 lety +3

      And throw my magazine away. Ita empty it's not like I'm gonna need to use it again to put more bullets into.

    • @macfuns
      @macfuns Před 2 lety +3

      scroll the mouse wheel to change weapon, you also have a knife in your pocket by default

  • @amybrown9680
    @amybrown9680 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you! This is the most clear video I've seen.

  • @shayl3115
    @shayl3115 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you very much for making this spectacular show and tell video! I love your straight to the point approach.

  • @markpowell7470
    @markpowell7470 Před 3 lety +7

    You are probably the most informative instructor on CZcams with some of the most relevant content....you have a far way to go...hope you stay in the business