Training via videos

[NewlyEnthused]

I know that videos can never take the place of actual classes with instructors and good teaching/training/practice.

BUT

Until I can get the time and $$$ to take all the classes I want, I have been gathering some videos to help me start off in the correct direction.
So far I have (but not necessarily watched)
"Hand Gun Basics" with Lenny Magill
"Thunder Ranch - Defensive Handgun"
"Magpul Dynamics - The Art of the Defensive Handgun"

Along with numerous magazines and handbooks.

My goal is to start off doing as much right before I learn it wrong and then have to relearn it.

Are there any other sources out there that I should get my hands on to watch/read before I can take the appropriate class? Or any of these that I should steer clear of?

 

[Eidolon]

The problem with having resources from several different trainers is that they all do it a little bit differently and pretty soon you’re watching two contradictory videos.
Look through 1 or 2 guys videos (I would recommend Paul Gomez) and get what you can from that.
Now that I said that I’m going to contradict it by suggesting 3 books by 3 different authors

1.The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker. Has nothing to do with concealed carry and everything to do with situational awareness.

2.Principles of personal defense by Jeff Cooper.

3.In the Gravest Extreme by Masaad Ayoob . Slightly dated but good information none the less.

 

[telpinaro]

If there's a range officer --or whatever they call it at your particular range-- and it isn't busy, you can ask for pointers. All depends on where you go and what the rules are. I know one range where they always have an instructor there to oversee safety.

 

[Kalamity023]

+1 for reading "The Gift of Fear." I have read it several times and still enjoy it, and learn from it. Provides more insight into situational awareness than anything else. As for training... I have never taken a formal class, however, gun handling, sight picture, and trigger control are things that you can perfect without an instructor. Using something like this poster will break down shot placement and give you some feedback. This will help with anticipation, pushing and pulling the trigger, and other issues.

 

[mappow]

Education by any other name..............JUZ do it!

 

[Eidolon]

If there's a range officer --or whatever they call it at your particular range-- and it isn't busy, you can ask for pointers. All depends on where you go and what the rules are. I know one range where they always have an instructor there to oversee safety.

That's a good idea as far as it goes, the only thing I would add is know who you're asking for advice. I used to belong to a private range that had a rule that who every was on the range first was the RSO. The person you are asking for tips may not know anymore than you do

 

[Kalamity023]

+1 for reading "The Gift of Fear." I have read it several times and still enjoy it, and learn from it. Provides more insight into situational awareness than anything else. As for training... I have never taken a formal class, however, gun handling, sight picture, and trigger control are things that you can perfect without an instructor. Using something like this poster will break down shot placement and give you some feedback. This will help with anticipation, pushing and pulling the trigger, and other issues.