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OPSGEAR® TACTICAL TIP: How Not to Shoot Yourself When Pulling a Handgun from Any Holster
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OPSGEAR® and The Urban Warfare Center Founder, Jager presents TACTICAL TIPS www.freetacticaltips.com These are just some techniques and methods that he has used over the years. Many people have asked for these videos for long time so each week we produce a few. There are many other techniques that are also effective. We are doing this to try and help people break contact and get out of dangerous situations. OPSGEAR® sells top of the line head-to-toe tactical gear. Check out our site at http The Urban Warfare Center is training facility where thousands of military and law enforcement has trained for active shooters. We use force-on-force training while attacking the five physical senses. Additionally, we offer team building and hold Defensive Handgun and Defensive Carbine courses. If you’d like more information please visit www.urbanwarfarecenter.com
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How to use AIMED Point Shooting or P&S with a pistol. The US Army says we can fast and accurately aim at targets using our inherent ability to point with our index finger, and this video proves that is true. P&S is very easy to learn and maintain with little if any training and practice. Of course, pratice can improve skill. Always use safe gun handling practices.
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Reader Comments
GREAT VIDEO! thanks allot you’ve been SUBBED!
I just cant belive it´s necessary to show/teach people how NOT to shoot them self via youtube, but apparently……..
Thanks to Tex Grebner for inspiring this video.
he was using a 5:11 thumb drive holster not a serpa.
and all so when he went to hit the button to release he`s 1911 he took off the safty and curlled his figer in the triger gaurd, thats not only his fault, and the lack of training , this shit happes when you go shooting. he has taken tactical response fighting pistol and other classes of first aid .. just so everbody knbows now , i will link the video to this page too
is this it? /watch?v=zYvAxLX6OzE&feature=channel_video_title
hi jager im only 13 and im very interested and have a passion for guns and the army.i know there are alot of things you have to do to get into the army but i am prepared for that but i wanted to ask for some tips because when i get older i am going to go to america and join the US army or other forces like that . i live in ireland so i was wondering if i am makeing a good choice or not.i think all the videos ye do are great and helpful .keep it up …..yours sincerley nathan
Nice tan Jager.
I get drilled on re-holstering a lot more then drawing the weapon.
Great tip. Keep safe guys.
I have a serpa and totally agree… I do empty gun training drill where my finger NEVER even touches the trigger. The solution to this problem lays with training yourself to keep your finger off the trigger until you have identified the threat and are willing and capable to put it down. only unpracticed individuals blame faulty equipment.
Tex Grebner Doesn’t approve of this video.
When you don’t have the training and you try to act cool on youtube….. you end up shooting yourself in the leg…. the guy (TGO) needs to calm down and not try to be someone he is not.
Nice top D.
can i see the quick draw fail video?
@CSIS25 Why wouldn’t it be?
tex admits it was his fault and his error not the serpa or 511
@regcav87 The retention system, I am pretty sure. It is a button you have to press so you can draw the weapon. Search it on YouTube I’m sure there is a better explination.
What was reinforced for me from watching the video of the guy that shot himself: Shot placement is key. He shot himself at CLOSE range with a .45 caliber and was able to put the pistol down and walk away. The .45 did not incapacitate him with the shot to the leg. Shot placement is key to stopping an attacker.
a weopon is only dangerous as the person using it
I love your style in drawing the gun, very fluid and no jerky movements.
Derek, the you tuber who shot himself deserves alot of praise for showing his video as it shows what will happen if one thing is out of place and the importance of training without live ammo. You tube is a classroom we all can learn in.
Thanks for your timw
Roger
Darn video is not available in Canada… awww darn it
Diggin’ the firefighter para bracelet.
“THE SERPA IS NOT THE PROBLEM” I agree 110%, The locking mech doesn’t lock onto the trigger, just the trigger guard. There is always a chance of a part of your shirt getting in the way or something else as your holstering your gun, then having a neg discharge. I personaly feel it’s because of poor training and muscle memory issues. The finger should not be on trigger till you have target and sights lined up, not the other way around. Thanks for the tips Jager, much appreciated. Stay safe. -Tim
That drill that guy was doing was poorly executed. Its a training issue. He disengaged the thumb safety and put his finger on the trig WAY TOO SOON. Its a training problem. As I’ve been told many many times before. Off Target Off Trigger. On Target On Trigger. OpsGear did a vid on this “quick draw” or “rock ‘em and lock ‘em” Its one of the most dangerous drills to perform. You need a pro to teach you the drill and many dry fire drills before even going “live”. Good vid!
I agree. The hollster is not at fault . The Serpa Lock holster did not pull the trigger . The gun went off a full foot out side of it. If you think the auto lock is bad, and deadly . Just look up all the ND’s for a leather , or drop leg hollsters. The same negative argument can be made for any type of them.
Great Tac Tip- thanks!
What makes a serpa holster a serpa?
80% or even more, I believe, of gun accidents happen because someone didnt follow the golden rule of keeping the finger off the trigger until ready to fire.