I really enjoyed your video. I'm a new subscriber. I woke up this morning, and normally I pray and read some scripture first, or some times I'll watch Christian content. But this time, I ended up praying 🙏 read only one verse of the day .then I came across this video. I'm pretty conditioned too , but I totally got side tracked with this video. Even said to myself one minute in, " I'll come back to this after I'm done with my Bible study. cause I really try to stay consistent with my discipline concerning my relationship with God. But you got me brother. You drew me in , and I couldn't stop watching ! 😂 nice job. I like what you do. And I also conceal carry to my church. Have been for at least since I guess 2017 or 18. But especially when it started to become a thing for people to think it's ok to bring a gun fight to the house of the LORD 😔. But as you know it's much better for the good guys to have a gun; cause laws or not, we know the bad guys always do. But at any rate God bless you. Think I'll start watching more.
Brother, I needed this comment today!!!! I get a few bad comments in the videos, and it is this that keeps me going. As for the people wanting to come to the Lord's house and harm his people, I always like to read Romans 13:4 to reassure myself why God put me where I am today.
@@ChristianWarriorTraining Amen. Remember, He weighs our hearts and measures our motives, RIGHT. And, a house divided against it's self will fall. The devil seeks to kill steel and destroy. He can't destroy the church from the outside so he comes in with sheep's clothing and tries to divide us from within the church. But remember too the church is the body. We must stand together In Christ as a body against the enemy. And we both know I think, "the real enemy is not flesh and blood." Eph 6: v12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places.] This is all a spiritual war over our souls. He is trying to destruction us and take our eyes off Jesus. These guns and tactics are just tools to help us to stay safe . but our real weapon to fight THIS WAR is the sword which is the word of God. who can stand against that !? No one ! Amen ? My tactics and stance here are reading 📖 and keeping my mind heat and eyes on Jesus .this way we can and will have a peace and joy that surpasses all understanding. That's Phillipians 4. Keep the good work up. I will pray for you. Don't get discouraged. . You are a child of God. We are made REAL MEN because of this inheritance through faith in Him. We must endure until the very end. Finish the race. He has us no matter what they say or do to us. We have eternal life
@@ChristianWarriorTrainingthat’s right brother! Amen! Keep us updated my good sir! And please don’t stop this let’s get this in as many churches as possible
Love everything about this EXCEPT reholsteringl without looking. I've trained with quite a few national-level instructors. Every single one of them teaches looking the gun into the holster. Even those teaching church security/active shooter.
A lot of people are geared mainly toward competition shooting where looking at your holster won't get you killed. Personally, I would rather be looking toward the threat as well as scanning for other threats than looking down. If you have to go back to guns you won't be caught by surprise.
@@tomtyler5870 you don't reholster until the threat is over. Most NDs happen while reholstering. Even in competition, you safely reholster while looking the gun back into the holster. This is a skill I will not budge on. If I have students who refuse to holster safely after being advised, trained, and counseled, they are off my line and done with class.
On the 1-yard drill, I would suggest training to place your support hand fist on the left side of your head with your elbow pointing toward the threat. That way your carotid artery is protected from a knife attack and your head is partially protected from a blunt object with your hand. On the one-handed drills, I do as you do with my fist placed in close above my heart. Thank you for all you do brother! I've asked the others on my church security team to look at your channel to further educate themselves.
Excellent and practical content. I have been looking for a definitive set of drills for our church SecTeam, and I think this is it. Thx, Keith! Thx, Rich!
Great Video. Using it to train our security team. Shout out to Rich for his service to Christ Jesus and many thanks for serving our nation and keeping us free.
It's nice to see a church security trainer who can shoot fairly well. So many think the if they were a cop, they can shoot. I have found in my training, that is far from the truth. What you do is so needed, especially smaller churches that don't have the budget.
Great training video. Just like we were taught in the military - "train like you fight." Good course for any church security team. Thanks, Rich, for doing such a good job on the videoing!
I am the safety team lead at our church in mooresville indiana, I’ve watched a ton of training videos and attend certain training classes . I’ve gained more practical/ tactical advise from your videos than most of my classes. I’m a NRA hand gun instructor and it was great plus military training a hundred years ago and in saying all that you’re a videos are now a must for my team. We pray every morning for all our churches safety team keep up training videos . God bless
I’m not on my church security team but I found this course very useful. At age 68 1/2 the training outlined may be a challenge for me but worth the effort. Thx for the information. Kudos to the guy behind the camera.
I’m a new subscriber and very happy that TH-cam pointed me in your direction. Today is November 8,2023. Israel is at war. There are hidden terroist cells only 90 miles away. We have a great security team. I will give no more details except that if you try to mess with us, you will see Jesus soon. These training videos are a real blessing for us. Thank you and God Bless.
Thanks loads for a great vid about this important subject. During my 29 years with a church in downtown Denver we had a few challenging moments, some a bit dangerous, most not, but our church building was shot up twice during that time. Thankfully neither were during church services. However, our building was set on fire by an arsonist while we were singing one evening - about $100,000 in damages, no injuries. In a meeting with a police officer friend, he told me that they get far more reports of church threats than ever reach the media. He also said, "You are crazy if you don't have armed security at your church." To everyone: love God, love one another, be careful and guard the safety of the flock. Thanks again for this vid and for what you do.
@@keithgraves2837 Thanks, Keith. I've had two family members shot and killed, one brother and one sister-in-law (separate incidents, years apart). My grandfather was shot at by intruders near his ranch in the country, he returned fire, perps left, no one hit but their car. A few years later, my father was threatened at gunpoint by a man just out of prison - dad returned gunfire killing the perp. We are a fairly well to do, middle class Christian family and this stuff was a shock. Each of the incidents were random and did not involve any other crimes or confrontations, just bad and/or drunk people. I'm now 74 and shoot regularly, still ride ATVs & motorcycles and enjoy reasonably good health, so I still consider myself a Sheepdog, by Dave Grossman's definition. At a small church now in a very small town in SW Colorado now, but still have 2 or 3 armed defenders at each service. Thanks again for your kind comments.
"The nineties want their gun back"? That's harsh man. My .40 has over 6000 rds through it and still never misses a beat since I got it in '93... oh wait. 😂 On 1911 these days though.
I'm a catholic. I have been arguing with my bishop for a while about arming our security. I use the man in the boat story. If God is sending you protectors use them.
You really need to visualy check that your holster is clear every time you holster. I used to contract for the CIA with the company formally known as blackwater. They'd have a student shoot himself or have an AD at least once a year at moyock from holster obstructions. It happens easier than you think. So it became procedure there to visually clear your holster every single time. Especailly when operating with a cover shirt/garment. You do you though.
Good solid common sense material here, the only addition to make it an even 50 rounds is draw and fire 3 from 25yd "quickly" but repeatedly stressing you have to get the hits. In reality I would impose no time limit, no hit requirement, (just don't tell them that). Our churches surely have 25rd spaces, (can you say rifle, I know you do Kieth) the object here would be to stress you have to take the time to get it right and for some it would give them confidence to take the shot and to others; you need more practice or you have to change/charge the distance. I would still use the timer and not tell them time and hits don't count, its about discovering where they are at, getting them to slow down enough under the previous stress to go fast, so I would want the timer induced stress to be included in the package.
I love the destine you have for the 40 S&W - it’s a solution in search of a problem. I know not every range allows for the use of barricades but training shooter to focus their movements on getting to cover is critical to helping them increase their survival rate in gunfights. Fighting out in the open is the surest way to get yourself killed.
Yep. Great point. And shooting around cover/concealment will throw your point of aim off a bit, because you’re seeing objects in your peripheral vision. I’m really good with a bow in the open, but put a tree 3 yards in front and slightly to the right…I have to train “my hold” to ignore the obstacle.
HeyKeith Thanks for providing a reasonable CSO Qualification. Gun-Ownership is not equal to Gun-Competence. We’ve practiced shooting each other’s pistols. Just in case you gotta pickup and shoot your buddy’s Glock, Smith, SIG, or Springfield. Just an idea…
Wow! Now that’s a great out-of the-box thought. Love it! First time I ever used a Beretta was during Active Shooter training with simunition. I saw the Active Shooter…I drew…my safety jammed! What the $&#¥?!!! I dove for cover. It took both thumbs and as hard as I could press to get it off. I’m highly trained on 1911s, so flicking the thumb safety off is second-nature. It ruined me from ever carrying a Beretta. But you’re correct…could I pick up my buddy’s H&K, S&W Shield, Canik, whatever and know the intricacies of each firearm. Great tip!
Thank you for the training. I just did this qualification today for the first time with the new Shield. Your recommendation for backing made a huge difference in keeping on target. This training is great for EDC as well as safety teams.
Pretty good! I would recommend that people on the team qualify being videoed on the same test that local law enforcement has to pass or even better the FBI qualification test. If a shooting ever happens it will look good in court to prove that the shooter was as proficient as local LEO's or the FBI.
Our church team qualifications are twice a year and we use the FBI qualification course. We require a 90% to pass if you want to carry on the team. We have several active and retired military members and active LEO on our team. Plenty of experience to go around. We always have our timer and targets too.
@@GM-ln7te how about training to 25 yards, but qualifying at 15? (Might not hurt to push to 40 yards occasionally, like the Eli drill.) Using a red dot it shouldn't be difficult to shoot 25 yards with a 3.5" pistol.
@@3gunshooter60I don't think the video was meant to showcase the trainer's marksmanship and speed, but to describe the course of fire. Making mistakes in training and correcting or adapting is what it's about.
This is a wonderful channel I think ever church needs a armed person in the congregation. People are so unpredictable in the current times we are living in. Pray for every congregation for Peace and Love.
Good video !! I’m retired as well 26 yrs. Two to the chest ,, one to the head ,, we called body armor drill. Flip the weapon to eject the failed round was good !! We didn’t do that in my time. Tap ,, rack ,, bang !! Then of course with a double it was tap ,, rack ,, remove mag ,, reinsert and rack if I remember right Great course !! Remember you may have to push the offender off as you back up and fire. 👊👍🙏
Great vid (even without timer and targets 🤷🏻♂️😂) Okay…my personal nit pick. I’ve been doing armed security for 10 years. Our firearms test doesn’t go past 15 yards. During training classes, the owner of the company has asked, “Who’s in favor of adding a 25 yard distance to the qual test?” I’m always the only one in favor. My reasoning is, you need to not only be good at farther than 15 yards, but you need to KNOW if you’re NOT good at that distance (don’t take the shot). I’m a bit internally conflicted as to whether a person should fail for missing at 25 yards…maybe more of a “now you know your limits drill.” One of our instructors attended an Advanced Handgun course for LE and professional Security. The instructor of that course started out the class at 25 yard’s and sent anyone home who failed. All Security passed, 6 cops went home (but that’s not always the case; it could easily go to other way). I guess I’m just saying, you never know when you’re going to get into a Lakewood Church type scenario where you are NEEDING to shoot past 15 yards. Why not train for it? Again, just my personal nit pick. Love your stuff. ABC
Thanks for the videos Keith, I am so concerned about us guys who do carry to church that we aren't trained enough, and don't want to hurt any church goers if we do have to use our weapons. May our Lord bless you for all your efforts. Good camera work too Rich!
I am a AF combat vet and a retired Deputy Sheriff. I like your shooting set up. I downloaded the video so I can run with it. Good Job. I am also the only security for my congregation.
Very simple and basic movements of your body and firearm. No Kump Tuck and Roll. A DA six shooter gun guy could use this same qualification course.Thanks for a 30 year retired LEO.
Thank you for this video i will present it to our pastor who has asked those who have ccl and are comfortable carrying to do so i believe this training would be very valuable for training purposes thank you to your camera man for viedio
Thanks for all of these videos, they are a blessing. Two of us are new in our church security team and we felt the need to have something like this. It’s great to find this.
Hi Rich OIF vet here. This is basically the Texas LTC and commissioned security officer course of fire minus the malfunction drills, shooting on the move and presentation. Everything was good, I disagree with backing up and shooting, I come from the school of never back up while servicing at threat too many things to go wrong. This is good for a basic qualification, I like it
Hello Rich. Thanks for the camera work and everything else. The workman is worthy of his hire. I appreciate this a lot- I am helping develop a training and proficiency drill program for a Church Safety team, Obviously ya'll have spent some time thinking about this.
Keith, you’re such a Rock Star, you managed to put out six rounds in a five round stage of fire! Malfunction drill stage of fire. ONE round, then the dummy/clearing, then FIVE more at the bad guy. What a STUD! Teach me that!!
Love this, Keith. I will be passing this on to the other teams throughout my church system and hopefully we will adopt this as our qualification course.
Thank you sir. Appreciate you (and your camera man) sharing this training. I work regularly with our church security members and this is great training.
Awesome info, I'm the security Dir. at our small church and have 9 men on security. I feel your video's will be a great help in getting them to look at their short comings. Thanks Bert
Great job Brother. I appreciate the quality training video and the perspective of faith that you present... May GOD be glorified from our lives as we stand in the gap for HIS people.
I like your qual. Just seems like the time standards are crazy long. Need to walk and shoot for sure. But also needs to draw and shoot quickly and accurately.
Really great stuff. I have spoken to so many different churches and everybody is doing something different. Some are even pushing it out to 25 yards. I like this drill sequence. Very practical and covers all the bases.
Praise the Lord!!! That was awesome!! Good work on keeping our instructor centered in the frame Rich!! I’m soaking this all in brother you’re a blessing to our ministry and again thank you sir!
Good training Keith, Rich good job, thanks for devoting your time to this training program. I was a police officer 34 1/2 yrs. Very very good statement. Never look to holster the weapon never. Not looking results in you knowing exactly where the holster is on your Sam brown. Not looking to holster your weapon you remain focused. surroundings. For me it worked well. Not judging an officer taught a different procedure. In fact our range master would have us officers closed our eyes. He would call out the location of various equipment on our guns belts and we were to tap the location of that piece of equipment. Good training.... Stay Safe and God Bless.!!!
Thanks guys great for people that has had no training i was blessed to have had it when younger. Thank you so much just reforme training again thanks...
After several years making a living carrying a firearm and now helping lead my church's security team, I appreciate your videos. Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you about not looking at your holster when holstering your weapon. There is no need to practice that "skill." Moreover, it introduces unnecessary risk into the scenario. I am 100% in agreement with keeping your eyes on target and maintaining situational awareness following the need to draw your weapon, but I will reiterate - there is absolutely no need to practice holstering blind.
Late last night I watched part of this and I commented. I just finished watching. This training routine is Great!!! I wish there was a place I could go to do this even if I'm alone. Thanks, Keith for this channel.
Thank you for this. I was going to start working on a practice plan for my security team and even all those that have CCW’s in the church that would like to join us to do this. But I love your plan that you show in this video. THANK YOU!
I watched this video and took notes of what I was supposed to do and complete. I should have visited your awesome website first and I could have simply downloaded the course. I am very thankful to have access to such information and I plan to take all of the courses. Amazing job with your videos and website, well done.
Good drill, hey Rick, thanks for the good work, blessings to you both. My church doesn't have a security team, but I'm absorbing this knowledge for myself anyway 🇯🇲
I’ve been looking for a gun drill that “made sense “ most are directed at competition shooters. I’m a hobby shooter with an aim to get my Arkansas concealed carry. We are a constitutional carry state where I can carry open or concealed without a permit but with the ccl I can carry in my neighboring states. Thanks for this
Great video. I'm 1 of 6 of our small (~150 Sun morning) churches safety team (security, but liability thing with the name). I'd love for our team to get some training or at least evaluate our members. I have at least some confidence in a retired LEO, but the others I have no clue of their competence. I've brought it up 3 times that we should at least get together 1 weekend and do some very basic training. We had that scheduled 1 weekend, but got rained out. That was like 5 months ago ☹️
Semper Fi Rich, I’ve ran this drill several times, enough to share with friends and neighbors. Also have had my Community small group run it as well. We added small bearers and other obstacles, and keep changing those around, key - diversity. God Speed, God Bless and keep on training,,,,,,, You will fall back to your lowest level of training, when it goes connetic. You want good reps, under your belt (in this case, under your “T” fingers). Semper Fi,,,
I really enjoyed your video. I'm a new subscriber. I woke up this morning, and normally I pray and read some scripture first, or some times I'll watch Christian content. But this time, I ended up praying 🙏 read only one verse of the day .then I came across this video. I'm pretty conditioned too , but I totally got side tracked with this video. Even said to myself one minute in, " I'll come back to this after I'm done with my Bible study. cause I really try to stay consistent with my discipline concerning my relationship with God. But you got me brother. You drew me in , and I couldn't stop watching ! 😂 nice job. I like what you do. And I also conceal carry to my church. Have been for at least since I guess 2017 or 18. But especially when it started to become a thing for people to think it's ok to bring a gun fight to the house of the LORD 😔. But as you know it's much better for the good guys to have a gun; cause laws or not, we know the bad guys always do. But at any rate God bless you. Think I'll start watching more.
Brother, I needed this comment today!!!! I get a few bad comments in the videos, and it is this that keeps me going. As for the people wanting to come to the Lord's house and harm his people, I always like to read Romans 13:4 to reassure myself why God put me where I am today.
@@ChristianWarriorTraining Amen. Remember, He weighs our hearts and measures our motives, RIGHT. And, a house divided against it's self will fall. The devil seeks to kill steel and destroy. He can't destroy the church from the outside so he comes in with sheep's clothing and tries to divide us from within the church. But remember too the church is the body. We must stand together In Christ as a body against the enemy. And we both know I think, "the real enemy is not flesh and blood."
Eph 6: v12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places.] This is all a spiritual war over our souls. He is trying to destruction us and take our eyes off Jesus. These guns and tactics are just tools to help us to stay safe . but our real weapon to fight THIS WAR is the sword which is the word of God. who can stand against that !? No one ! Amen ? My tactics and stance here are reading 📖 and keeping my mind heat and eyes on Jesus .this way we can and will have a peace and joy that surpasses all understanding. That's Phillipians 4. Keep the good work up. I will pray for you. Don't get discouraged. . You are a child of God. We are made REAL MEN because of this inheritance through faith in Him. We must endure until the very end. Finish the race. He has us no matter what they say or do to us. We have eternal life
@@waitingforhisreturn8207praise the Lord brother! Amen!
@@ChristianWarriorTrainingthat’s right brother! Amen! Keep us updated my good sir! And please don’t stop this let’s get this in as many churches as possible
I don’t see a link to the course. This looks like a very well thought out, REALISTIC course of fire.
Love everything about this EXCEPT reholsteringl without looking. I've trained with quite a few national-level instructors. Every single one of them teaches looking the gun into the holster. Even those teaching church security/active shooter.
I had the same thoughts.
The best way to have a negligent discharge is making a poor reholster or having an obstruction in your holster. Always look at the holster.
A lot of people are geared mainly toward competition shooting where looking at your holster won't get you killed. Personally, I would rather be looking toward the threat as well as scanning for other threats than looking down. If you have to go back to guns you won't be caught by surprise.
@@tomtyler5870 you don't reholster until the threat is over. Most NDs happen while reholstering. Even in competition, you safely reholster while looking the gun back into the holster. This is a skill I will not budge on. If I have students who refuse to holster safely after being advised, trained, and counseled, they are off my line and done with class.
I will reholster in any position without looking except for appendix. I will look and go slow!
On the 1-yard drill, I would suggest training to place your support hand fist on the left side of your head with your elbow pointing toward the threat. That way your carotid artery is protected from a knife attack and your head is partially protected from a blunt object with your hand. On the one-handed drills, I do as you do with my fist placed in close above my heart. Thank you for all you do brother! I've asked the others on my church security team to look at your channel to further educate themselves.
Excellent and practical content. I have been looking for a definitive set of drills for our church SecTeam, and I think this is it. Thx, Keith! Thx, Rich!
Great Video. Using it to train our security team. Shout out to Rich for his service to Christ Jesus and many thanks for serving our nation and keeping us free.
It's nice to see a church security trainer who can shoot fairly well. So many think the if they were a cop, they can shoot. I have found in my training, that is far from the truth. What you do is so needed, especially smaller churches that don't have the budget.
Great training video. Just like we were taught in the military - "train like you fight." Good course for any church security team. Thanks, Rich, for doing such a good job on the videoing!
I cannot stress how grateful I am for this video. Godbless you sir. Thank you.
Shout out to Rich! Thank you for taking the video. Great information!
Good job Rich. I love this drill. Practice it when I get the chance. I’ll be putting my guys through it. Thanks
Dynamite!!!
Thx to both of you!!
I’m clergy who carries and has a firearm in the pulpit . This is a great drill for my security team.
Bring more!!!!
Pastor, your congregation is lucky to have you! God Bless.
Excellent and very great camera work Rich. Thank you gentlemen!
I am the safety team lead at our church in mooresville indiana, I’ve watched a ton of training videos and attend certain training classes . I’ve gained more practical/ tactical advise from your videos than most of my classes. I’m a NRA hand gun instructor and it was great plus military training a hundred years ago and in saying all that you’re a videos are now a must for my team. We pray every morning for all our churches safety team keep up training videos . God bless
Great video! Thanks for the training. And keep your cameraman! It takes team work.
God bless!
I’m not on my church security team but I found this course very useful. At age 68 1/2 the training outlined may be a challenge for me but worth the effort. Thx for the information.
Kudos to the guy behind the camera.
I’m a new subscriber and very happy that TH-cam pointed me in your direction. Today is November 8,2023. Israel is at war. There are hidden terroist cells only 90 miles away. We have a great security team. I will give no more details except that if you try to mess with us, you will see Jesus soon.
These training videos are a real blessing for us.
Thank you and God Bless.
Sending the love from Boston, Massachusetts
Our church security team is using this dirll today. Thank you. Bless you.
Thanks loads for a great vid about this important subject. During my 29 years with a church in downtown Denver we had a few challenging moments, some a bit dangerous, most not, but our church building was shot up twice during that time. Thankfully neither were during church services. However, our building was set on fire by an arsonist while we were singing one evening - about $100,000 in damages, no injuries. In a meeting with a police officer friend, he told me that they get far more reports of church threats than ever reach the media. He also said, "You are crazy if you don't have armed security at your church." To everyone: love God, love one another, be careful and guard the safety of the flock. Thanks again for this vid and for what you do.
Best comment by far! Thanks for those awesome words.
@@keithgraves2837 Thanks, Keith. I've had two family members shot and killed, one brother and one sister-in-law (separate incidents, years apart). My grandfather was shot at by intruders near his ranch in the country, he returned fire, perps left, no one hit but their car. A few years later, my father was threatened at gunpoint by a man just out of prison - dad returned gunfire killing the perp. We are a fairly well to do, middle class Christian family and this stuff was a shock. Each of the incidents were random and did not involve any other crimes or confrontations, just bad and/or drunk people. I'm now 74 and shoot regularly, still ride ATVs & motorcycles and enjoy reasonably good health, so I still consider myself a Sheepdog, by Dave Grossman's definition. At a small church now in a very small town in SW Colorado now, but still have 2 or 3 armed defenders at each service. Thanks again for your kind comments.
"The nineties want their gun back"? That's harsh man. My .40 has over 6000 rds through it and still never misses a beat since I got it in '93... oh wait. 😂 On 1911 these days though.
I think they made it illegal to carry a gun to church in Utah ????
I'm a catholic. I have been arguing with my bishop for a while about arming our security. I use the man in the boat story. If God is sending you protectors use them.
Great Qualification course, good job on the camera Rich
SUPPORT hand. Seems to be the most used. Great vid!
great video! I have a similar course I run for our safety team. Only difference I have them look while they holster.
You really need to visualy check that your holster is clear every time you holster. I used to contract for the CIA with the company formally known as blackwater. They'd have a student shoot himself or have an AD at least once a year at moyock from holster obstructions. It happens easier than you think. So it became procedure there to visually clear your holster every single time. Especailly when operating with a cover shirt/garment. You do you though.
A true trainer. Making due with what you have 👍🏾👍🏾
God Bless you guys, we love and appreciate you and all the wisdom you are giving us. you have changed our lives forever!!!!
Good solid common sense material here, the only addition to make it an even 50 rounds is draw and fire 3 from 25yd "quickly" but repeatedly stressing you have to get the hits. In reality I would impose no time limit, no hit requirement, (just don't tell them that). Our churches surely have 25rd spaces, (can you say rifle, I know you do Kieth) the object here would be to stress you have to take the time to get it right and for some it would give them confidence to take the shot and to others; you need more practice or you have to change/charge the distance. I would still use the timer and not tell them time and hits don't count, its about discovering where they are at, getting them to slow down enough under the previous stress to go fast, so I would want the timer induced stress to be included in the package.
I love the destine you have for the 40 S&W - it’s a solution in search of a problem.
I know not every range allows for the use of barricades but training shooter to focus their movements on getting to cover is critical to helping them increase their survival rate in gunfights. Fighting out in the open is the surest way to get yourself killed.
Yep. Great point. And shooting around cover/concealment will throw your point of aim off a bit, because you’re seeing objects in your peripheral vision.
I’m really good with a bow in the open, but put a tree 3 yards in front and slightly to the right…I have to train “my hold” to ignore the obstacle.
Great training, Keith and Rich. Richard, it couldn't happen without you, Thank you for taking the time for us. God Bless you.
Thanks Keith and Rich good stuff one can never stop learning.
HeyKeith
Thanks for providing a reasonable CSO Qualification.
Gun-Ownership is not equal to Gun-Competence.
We’ve practiced shooting each other’s pistols. Just in case you gotta pickup and shoot your buddy’s Glock, Smith, SIG, or Springfield.
Just an idea…
Wow! Now that’s a great out-of the-box thought. Love it!
First time I ever used a Beretta was during Active Shooter training with simunition. I saw the Active Shooter…I drew…my safety jammed! What the $&#¥?!!! I dove for cover. It took both thumbs and as hard as I could press to get it off. I’m highly trained on 1911s, so flicking the thumb safety off is second-nature. It ruined me from ever carrying a Beretta.
But you’re correct…could I pick up my buddy’s H&K, S&W Shield, Canik, whatever and know the intricacies of each firearm. Great tip!
Very cool! Gives something to practice besides free-timed shooting a a dirt berm. I will try some of these next time to see where I need to improve.
Appreciate your putting this together and sharing with no charge!
Very well done. Thank you!!!
Thank you Keith and Rich! Can’t wait to share this with our security team and get out on the range.
Thank you for the training. I just did this qualification today for the first time with the new Shield. Your recommendation for backing made a huge difference in keeping on target. This training is great for EDC as well as safety teams.
Our qualification test is very similar. Very few shooters could match your split times, especially from the "weak" hand!
Pretty good! I would recommend that people on the team qualify being videoed on the same test that local law enforcement has to pass or even better the FBI qualification test. If a shooting ever happens it will look good in court to prove that the shooter was as proficient as local LEO's or the FBI.
The 25 yard part may be an issue. Our SMALL (3.5 inch barrel or less i think) bu gun qual only goes to 15 yards. That should do for this situation.
Our church team qualifications are twice a year and we use the FBI qualification course. We require a 90% to pass if you want to carry on the team. We have several active and retired military members and active LEO on our team. Plenty of experience to go around. We always have our timer and targets too.
@@GM-ln7te how about training to 25 yards, but qualifying at 15? (Might not hurt to push to 40 yards occasionally, like the Eli drill.)
Using a red dot it shouldn't be difficult to shoot 25 yards with a 3.5" pistol.
@@3gunshooter60I don't think the video was meant to showcase the trainer's marksmanship and speed, but to describe the course of fire. Making mistakes in training and correcting or adapting is what it's about.
Agreed. 25 yards should be part of the qual.
This is a wonderful channel I think ever church needs a armed person in the congregation. People are so unpredictable in the current times we are living in. Pray for every congregation for Peace and Love.
Rich, thanks for working with Keith. These videos really do help keep the rest of us on track. Keith, as always, good stuff.
Very good video. You hit on every technical aspect that we may encounter in church. Thank you for putting this together.
Good video !! I’m retired as well 26 yrs. Two to the chest ,, one to the head ,, we called body armor drill. Flip the weapon to eject the failed round was good !! We didn’t do that in my time. Tap ,, rack ,, bang !! Then of course with a double it was tap ,, rack ,, remove mag ,, reinsert and rack if I remember right
Great course !! Remember you may have to push the offender off as you back up and fire. 👊👍🙏
Rich was the star for sure! Great work, Rich.
Great vid (even without timer and targets 🤷🏻♂️😂)
Okay…my personal nit pick. I’ve been doing armed security for 10 years. Our firearms test doesn’t go past 15 yards. During training classes, the owner of the company has asked, “Who’s in favor of adding a 25 yard distance to the qual test?” I’m always the only one in favor.
My reasoning is, you need to not only be good at farther than 15 yards, but you need to KNOW if you’re NOT good at that distance (don’t take the shot). I’m a bit internally conflicted as to whether a person should fail for missing at 25 yards…maybe more of a “now you know your limits drill.”
One of our instructors attended an Advanced Handgun course for LE and professional Security. The instructor of that course started out the class at 25 yard’s and sent anyone home who failed. All Security passed, 6 cops went home (but that’s not always the case; it could easily go to other way). I guess I’m just saying, you never know when you’re going to get into a Lakewood Church type scenario where you are NEEDING to shoot past 15 yards. Why not train for it?
Again, just my personal nit pick.
Love your stuff.
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This is an AWESOME drill. Thanks to you and Rich for sharing this.
Thanks for the videos Keith, I am so concerned about us guys who do carry to church that we aren't trained enough, and don't want to hurt any church goers if we do have to use our weapons. May our Lord bless you for all your efforts. Good camera work too Rich!
Good stuff, a structured practice platform makes you better, thank you Rich & Keith
Thank you Keith and Rich for the solid church pistol qualification video! We'll put this to good use on the range!
Hey Rich. I think this is one of the best quals for my team. Thanks for info.. BTW new gold subscription. Thanks again.
Rich you are doing a great job. This is good info.
I am a AF combat vet and a retired Deputy Sheriff. I like your shooting set up. I downloaded the video so I can run with it. Good Job. I am also the only security for my congregation.
Very simple and basic movements of your body and firearm. No Kump Tuck and Roll. A DA six shooter gun guy could use this same qualification course.Thanks for a 30 year retired LEO.
Thanks for the course I learned a lot of good practicle stuff to work on.
Thank you for this video i will present it to our pastor who has asked those who have ccl and are comfortable carrying to do so i believe this training would be very valuable for training purposes thank you to your camera man for viedio
Thanks for all of these videos, they are a blessing. Two of us are new in our church security team and we felt the need to have something like this. It’s great to find this.
Hi Guys, I like it and it looks like a good way to keep sharp..........Rev. Harmon Biehl
Good stuff. I admire your cause.
Pro tip: Take the time to reshoot the video when you have your kit, so you can spend less time apologizing.
Hi Rich OIF vet here.
This is basically the Texas LTC and commissioned security officer course of fire minus the malfunction drills, shooting on the move and presentation. Everything was good, I disagree with backing up and shooting, I come from the school of never back up while servicing at threat too many things to go wrong. This is good for a basic qualification, I like it
Hello Rich. Thanks for the camera work and everything else. The workman is worthy of his hire. I appreciate this a lot- I am helping develop a training and proficiency drill program for a Church Safety team, Obviously ya'll have spent some time thinking about this.
Keith, you’re such a Rock Star, you managed to put out six rounds in a five round stage of fire! Malfunction drill stage of fire. ONE round, then the dummy/clearing, then FIVE more at the bad guy. What a STUD! Teach me that!!
Love this, Keith. I will be passing this on to the other teams throughout my church system and hopefully we will adopt this as our qualification course.
Thanks love the course
I enjoyed this video a lot! I can't wait to go out to the range later today and practice these drills. Thank you for sharing!
Great discipilined instruction and sure straight advice. Very instructive and amazingly well taught. Good job.
Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!
Thank you sir. Appreciate you (and your camera man) sharing this training. I work regularly with our church security members and this is great training.
Awesome info, I'm the security Dir. at our small church and have 9 men on security. I feel your video's will be a great help in getting them to look at their short comings.
Thanks
Bert
Thanks Bert. Good luck with your team. Hopefully you find what you need here.
Thanks, very good and helpful
Great job Brother. I appreciate the quality training video and the perspective of faith that you present... May GOD be glorified from our lives as we stand in the gap for HIS people.
Great drills. Thank you
I like your qual. Just seems like the time standards are crazy long. Need to walk and shoot for sure. But also needs to draw and shoot quickly and accurately.
Thank you rich for helping get this information out there, it is needed and you both are very appreciated.
Really great stuff. I have spoken to so many different churches and everybody is doing something different. Some are even pushing it out to 25 yards. I like this drill sequence. Very practical and covers all the bases.
Our insurance recommended using the local police academy qualification
Very practical pistol qualification procedure. Thanks Keith.
Great training even if not in a Church. But, for most, you’ll need a privet range or take a course ($).
Hey Rich. Former PJ here. Thanks for making this video happen. I plan on using this for our church security team. Stay safe!
Thank you, very well done.
Hello Richard! From Philippines
Looks like a great quality drill. I'm going to run my team through this, Thank you!!
Praise the Lord!!! That was awesome!! Good work on keeping our instructor centered in the frame Rich!! I’m soaking this all in brother you’re a blessing to our ministry and again thank you sir!
Murder. Jesus. Christianity. Guns.
Nothing says teaching of Jesus like shooting another gods children.
Thanks, cameraman Rich. You are a big and important part of this.
Thank you Rich!
Rich,
Thanks for great video.
No shaking video!
Zoom in’s and zooms out we’re great!💯%
🤗👍🏻💁🏻
Really like this qualification drill, thank you for sharing. And thank Rich for filming!
Good training Keith, Rich good job, thanks for devoting your time to this training program. I was a police officer 34 1/2 yrs. Very very good statement. Never look to holster the weapon never. Not looking results in you knowing exactly where the holster is on your Sam brown. Not looking to holster your weapon you remain focused. surroundings. For me it worked well. Not judging an officer taught a different procedure. In fact our range master would have us officers closed our eyes. He would call out the location of various equipment on our guns belts and we were to tap the location of that piece of equipment. Good training.... Stay Safe and God Bless.!!!
Thanks guys great for people that has had no training i was blessed to have had it when younger. Thank you so much just reforme training again thanks...
Awesome impromptu video. Maybe you didn't have "everthing" set up, but you got the informed out there and that's what counts.
Good drills.
Great drill, I will pass this to my RSO's to use. Both are LEO trainers.
Thanks Keith
After several years making a living carrying a firearm and now helping lead my church's security team, I appreciate your videos. Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you about not looking at your holster when holstering your weapon. There is no need to practice that "skill." Moreover, it introduces unnecessary risk into the scenario. I am 100% in agreement with keeping your eyes on target and maintaining situational awareness following the need to draw your weapon, but I will reiterate - there is absolutely no need to practice holstering blind.
Late last night I watched part of this and I commented. I just finished watching. This training routine is Great!!! I wish there was a place I could go to do this even if I'm alone. Thanks, Keith for this channel.
Incredible training drill, and yes, I did learn some new techniques.
Now, I need to get to the range.
Thank you.
Thanks Rich you're doing a good job filming. Range practice gets boring sometime so this will help with that while learning and practicing.
Thank you for this. I was going to start working on a practice plan for my security team and even all those that have CCW’s in the church that would like to join us to do this. But I love your plan that you show in this video. THANK YOU!
Thanks! I really appreciate your hard work making the videos. Great job running that camera cameraman!
‘Tactical Terry’ at 10:55 comes from Hollywood. You know, that bastion of tactical excellence.
Its boxing footwork. Seems more stable to me. Call me tactical Terry.
I watched this video and took notes of what I was supposed to do and complete. I should have visited your awesome website first and I could have simply downloaded the course. I am very thankful to have access to such information and I plan to take all of the courses. Amazing job with your videos and website, well done.
Thanks Rich!
Good drill, hey Rick, thanks for the good work, blessings to you both. My church doesn't have a security team, but I'm absorbing this knowledge for myself anyway 🇯🇲
I’ve been looking for a gun drill that “made sense “ most are directed at competition shooters. I’m a hobby shooter with an aim to get my Arkansas concealed carry. We are a constitutional carry state where I can carry open or concealed without a permit but with the ccl I can carry in my neighboring states. Thanks for this
Great video. I'm 1 of 6 of our small (~150 Sun morning) churches safety team (security, but liability thing with the name). I'd love for our team to get some training or at least evaluate our members.
I have at least some confidence in a retired LEO, but the others I have no clue of their competence. I've brought it up 3 times that we should at least get together 1 weekend and do some very basic training. We had that scheduled 1 weekend, but got rained out. That was like 5 months ago ☹️
Semper Fi Rich,
I’ve ran this drill several times, enough to share with friends and neighbors. Also have had my Community small group run it as well. We added small bearers and other obstacles, and keep changing those around, key - diversity.
God Speed, God Bless and keep on training,,,,,,, You will fall back to your lowest level of training, when it goes connetic. You want good reps, under your belt (in this case, under your “T” fingers).
Semper Fi,,,