How to Shoot an AR-15 / M4 Carbine
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- How to Shoot an AR-15 / M4 Carbine with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell. In this video, I give some simple tips for beginners to properly mount an AR-15, or M4 carbine. This platform is good for other types of rifles like AK47s, or for shotguns as well. I begin with the rifle platform starting at the feet and working the way to the hips and shoulders before extending out into how we establish a proper grip and grip pressures. Understand that my context is gunfighting and not hunting or competitive shooting, so if I am not in perfect harmony with other instruction you adhere to, understand that in different contexts there is room for differences. Other topics in this video include: how a consistent shooting platform allows you to shoot quickly and accurately, problems with competing methods, and how our shooting platform works in harmony with natural movement.
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Okay, this is now 6 years old, but it's still an EXCELLENT video. Thank you so much, John!
3rd time I've watched it. Comes up now and then. Now saving to AR 15 Folder for ease of reference.
I live in nyc I think it’s illegal for me to even watch this video
Shhhh, I won't tell, if you don't.
Lol knowledge is scary.
Very sad !
@Robert Ellis didn't help, now what
Alf-Einar Sivertsen so where are these fighting patriots you speak of ? I know illegal gun confiscations via red flag laws cost an innocent man his life and there wasn’t even a peep out of the so called patriot community ! If by patriot you mean sits on computer saying “ from my cold dead hands “ yet his hands will be nice and toasty and despite all of the wrongs he just keeps going on to get along then yep today’s patriots ! But if your talking about the patriots who fought and died for freedom todays patriots have let slip away then no deff not those patriots
My arms fatigued from holding my phone up for this video in bed
You should have held it in a fighting stance.
I identify too much with this comment
Lucas g it happens
Relatable.
Lift more weights
John: “You should be able to feel a muscle right there.”
Me: feels, ☹️
What if you only have bone there :(
@@phillhuddleston9445 do some pushups
@@phillhuddleston9445 friend showed me a trick: take one suit of cards + one joker: every card is that many pushups, face cards are 11, joker is 12. Every time you find yourself standing around with your thumb in your but, draw a card from your pocket. At the end of the day you'll have done 100 pushups.
(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+11+11+12=100)
😉
Wilfred Darr the issue is you assume I can do one.
I have way to much muscle there so I don’t have a pocket
Thank you for explaining that your gun wasn't actually pointing at me. I was scared.
+Bryce Newtson haha
Imagine ppl with google cardboard or vr
All joking aside, I for one appreciated the fair warning...I don’t care for a firearm being pointed at me...ever. Great video as always John 👊🏻
Yeah idk why every TH-camr either apologizes or shows you 3 times that it's clear b4 pointing at the camera, like I don't care if someone I will never meet points a gun at his camera
@@Gibber66 It was never pointed at YOU, it was pointed at a CAMERA. Get it?
Americas are very blessed to still be able to own firearms. DON'T EVER LET THEM TAKE YOUR RIGHTS. Here in THE UK it might even be illegail for me to watch this video smh. EVERY HUMAN SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND FAMILY.
What if I were to tell you that as a human being there are certain things you can do whether allowed to or not?
I’ve already lost a couple myself
Whaaaatttt I read this quote i said the government only wants guns because sometime in the future they are going to do something we would shoot them for
You can own firearms in UK. I do. You need an FAC but then you’re good to go. Some firearms are illegal but a lot aren’t.
They are.
Never doubt Never debate it.
You can feel that his rifle is an extension of him. It's impressive
You're awesome buddy!
Fighting stance, pistol stance, rifle stance = same stance. Been saying it for years (not that everyone listens).
Between you and Garand Thumb people can learn a lot.
Rock on
Don't forget about Mrgunsngear
And add Tactical Rifleman and Tactical Hyve!!!
And the grand Daddies of all Travis Haley and the late great Ron Avery
"...it's because they're Vulcan deathgripping the gun, and you need to chill out, man." LOL I love it
Love your videos. No bull shit, straight to the point.
You're a great instructor. Binge watch all of your videos. Took a rifle class in LA county today, cal shooting academy. Nothing but weird little quips and belittlement the entire time. Jeez. I'm not some navy seal but I'm not horrible. Ended up running the entire thing in a front and back plate carrier. Guess it was a "safety thing" only towards the end he tells me that it's optional. You truly have the gift of teaching. You deserve all the clients in the world and more. Keep it up. Major kudos as always! 👍
Finally....a clear concise teacher of biomechanics with a rifle (AR platform)! Thank you, sir!
That's the first time I watched a full ten minute video about weapon fundamentals. I don't know what it is, sir, but you were able to keep my attention this whole time. Subscribed
+CSAN NA thanks!
Man you're press checks are just so seamless and beautiful
+john smith hahahaha
One of the best, if not THE BEST channel that explains this type of things that I've ever found on the internet. The explanations all also make so much sense. Unlike many other videos I've seen that talked about tactical carbine shooting stance.
This is an absolutely amazing video. I challenge anyone to find another video on TH-cam that breaks down holding and AR in more detail, yet keeps it very simple. There is a lot to focus on at once, but it’s like when I teach others how to play golf...work on one thing at a time.
but wont the bullets travel through the internet wires and hit me at home? lol
+whiskey 4 crap. Tots oversight
whiskey 4 only if you are a liberal!
Only if he puts it on *FULL* semi-automatic.
Yes unless you hide behind a blanket of shielding
Only if your a liberal
I love the passion in this video. Well done sir
it's actually cringe, but I can see how you confused them both
@@mateef2109 dick.
Piringo LaHardee How is it cringe? He’s special ops, dude’s a bad ass.
Piringo LaHardee is there’s no cringe there’s no passion.
Nice video. I finally got an AR. I'm an old hunter so, my stance is naturally the hunter stance. Now, I gotta work on it
20 year law enforcement member here. This video should be shown at the academy. You explained the "why" and the "how" expertly. Our Remington 870 shotgun was the only long gun we carried until the AR hit the force. Now I see my bad habits in spades.
excellent instructional information thank you
FEMA Resident #20314: great lesson on mounting long black rods... get your hips and shoulders straight on and mount that rod!!!!! Bwahahahaaaaa
I come from a marksmanship across the course shooting background. This video really in a simple matter shows the difference in stance I need to adjust to! Thank you John this has been a mystery to me for years. You fixed it in 10 minutes! Thank you again!
Such great instruction! So honest and true. I'm honestly sick of Instructors like Travis Hayley trying to talk science or nervous system functions that he has no experience or training in. John gives user friendly non forced experience based training, not pulling from an imaginary expertise to justify why he does what he does, or why things work the way they do. I would love to take a course!
@@tonygonzales948 I have a background in kinesthetic movement and Neurosomatic pathologies. That's how I know when Travis attempts to speak on this area, he has no idea what he's talking about. I'm assuming the real simpletons out there, eat it up and buy it. Sad.
@@believethehype8936are
You a doctor?
I just discovered this video and I'm impressed. I can't take the rambling narrations from many of the experts on youtube. This guy is concise, he shows what he's talking about, and I can tell from his speed and familiarity with the weapon that he's experienced and knowledgeable! Thanks for this, I'll be referring to it again. I just got my first AR and can't wait to get to the range.
Love your videos. Thank you for your support and efforts in educating the gun community for free. A very honorable thing to do.
Thank you for fully explaining the difference between the defensive and the precision stances. Only learned and have seen the other way, so very happy to hear the reasoning behind the technique!
Just got back from a John Lovell class last weekend. I had watched all his videos prior to the class and wasn't expecting anything new. Boy was I wrong. So much more technique was taught there. Great class!
Steve0552 how much and where
@@glennhuntiv2704 Just now saw your question. You've probably figured out by now that classes and schedules are in the links below the video and you've also found that most sell out immediately. So here's a tip: Patrons get a heads up via email before class schedules are publish to the general population.
Boo I don’t have a class in my area so I was hoping the videos would suffice
"Old hunting stance"
Thaaaat's my problem! My AR always felt strange in my shoulder, but now I know that's it's because I was holding it in the same stance I used when I did olympic rifle.
Thanks for the tips, John. Very helpful.
Solid work here. Clear and precise. Thanks for this. Keep it up!
Thank you! Some of the most valuable and practical information I have ever heard. Again thank you
Man this was pretty easy to understand. I think this video is good for new shooters who`s trying to get in to tactical shooting. John is really trying to educate us instead of just looking professional. I think many instructors ends up becoming someone who`s doing an "Instructor impression" which is just trying to look like a famous TH-cam instructor instead of actually teaching people.
“I’m not pointing them at you because you’re not...well you’re not here.” Hahaha
That was an incredibly focused and informative 10 minutes, thank you sir!
Thanks, John. I am new to the AR platform and keep coming back to this video as a frame of reference. Great video with "just the facts"!
This is the video that I found 4-5 years ago when I got my AR. Quickly turned into a fan of WPS and watch all the videos. Had WPSN for awhile, then had to cut back expenses for a little while. Can’t wait to subscribe to that again in the new year!
It's fascinating that almost all of this seems to be very common sense, once you're made aware of it.
Yes he is good at his job that is for sure. It’s good for the gun community that he shows us what took him years to learn and perfect. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🏻
The mere fact that John has to actually say, “ i’m not pointing at you, because you’re not here“ is such a sad commentary about TH-cam subscribers and the garbage haters love to write in the comments section!!! Lol
"Vulcan deathgripping the gun and u need to chill out man" lol
John I love your vids man. They are the perfect amount of great teaching information with a perfect amount of hilariousness! Why would I ever watch anyone else!
Oh but the passion and fury feeling so amciently slumbering he pierces my soul with that look. I know I am done. I tried to resist but then begged and begged almost crying for the cruel words he said gently in my ear...hot sweet beer breath lol even if it was one or two.
He trains alot like my leadership in the military. Exactly why I've stayed watching
This guy is so good. Not only his knowledge and mechanics but his passion and total dedication to his craft. The text book Poet Warrior
The way you speak makes these videos intense. Love it! I fee your passion in the videos ! Keep it up !
John....Thanks for a great lesson.....learned a few things today and that always makes me feel good.....⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
like the POINT WITHOUT CHECKING........ feel good....... your a idiot
Thanks for the tips. I’m definitely going to practice with your techniques
So much good stuff packed in this vid! Thanks for getting it out there.
This was actually the first time I've gotten an adequate explanation on the front hand placement. I wish I had seen this video 10 year ago.
just found your videos, binged watched about an hour. I love the comments from all the couch warriors who have no experience.
Thank you for this video. I was taught by my grandfather, master chief petty officer in 3 wars. The old style stance is how I was taught. Side stance, butt stock firm in the shoulder, almost a limp front arm tucked in to the chest just to support the rifle. He taught my mother as well in rifle school. She has several medals in sharp shooting as an adolescent. I definitely need to learn how to hold my AR 15 differently. I changed up the stance for shooting my 45-70 because of the recoil. I love the first day of Jiu-Jitsu reference. Definitely finesse and muscle memory way more than man handling your opponent.
FANTASTIC VIDEO!! One of the best videos I’ve seen for learning how to shoot a rifle/carbine properly. I see plenty of videos about trigger control and sight pictures but almost nothing on the most basic concept of holding a carbine properly!! Thanks for the information!!
You're smarter than I thought when I saw the thumbnail of this video . I suppose I have a prejudice against the thumb over bore ( TOB ) foregrip style . None of the best shooters I know or know of use this style . Whenever I see this my first thought is "somebody's trying to be all tacticool" . The straight arm and thumb over bore grip doesn't transition from upright to prone firing positions well ( quickly ) and also presents problems for me in CQB or working in teams (flagging team members) . To me this seems to be more gaming than practical . But I never knock other people for doing what works best for them and you definitely have you fundamentals mastered .
L.E. Batte How tactical is being fat?
Great stuff John!
Thank you for putting these lessons out. Great job!
Always find your videos incredibly helpful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the informative education, I'm new to this and it helped so much.
Hey John,
This may be the very best video on this subject I've seen. Especially squaring shoulders / hips to the target and why... And the death grip / tremor bit.
Thanks!
Just a shout out to a great instructional video! I put these tips in practice and it has greatly improved my accuracy. I’m just using iron sights before mounting a red dot or scope.
Cheers,
Doc
Very energetic,informative, clearly instructive. Amazing! Thought the art of teaching was all but dead. Thank you that was refreshing!
I must be getting old, the whole time I'm thinking... Man, someone really needs to sweep that floor...
He got rifle skills, let’s see broom skills!!
I’m old too!!
There's a guy on TV holding seminars for people who are turning into their parents. No, really, I've seen it. ;)
lmfao me too
I was looking for information and advice on fore grips and this for sure helped in some aspects. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to make and share these instructions.
John ,that was a great instructional video. Been shooting and training my son for years and you showed me things I did not think about Thank you.
You've been shooting your son for years?
why bother training him if you were just going to shoot your son?
Don't talk to me or my son ever again.
What , like pointing a gun without checking it............. HELP
Such a great video
Nice pace, great info, solid reasoning, and superb delivery....awesome video as always!
Thank you for the info. I never thought about the fatigue of having my left arm extended straight out. Always enjoy your videos.
Excellent explanation. Thank you.
Question: I've noticed many military folks will use a 2 point sling and when entering "fight" mode will clear their support arm and kind of use the sling from a "neck hang" position. Would you be willing to do a short video on this sling use, theory, setup, and best practices?
zoodidwa I believe he posted a video about that about a month ago
Sam Wagner I'll look for it. Thank you.
Military here. We run a 2 point sling 90% of the time because it's way easier to sling the rifle behind the back or keep it tight to the chest when doing pretty much anything (lifting, prepping defensive positions, detaining individuals, etc...). We're usually not engaged at distances so close we have split seconds to shoulder our rifle, unless you're spec ops or something, so it's not usually an issue having to clear the sling first before returning fire.
rougecards thanks, yeah makes perfect sense
Only time i ever used a two point sling was with the m249. For the m4 i modified my three pointer to hold the rifle tight to my chest, and when unclipped it was attached by a single strap from the stock to my firing shoulder with the sling forming a loop around my chest under my support arm, letting the rifle hang straight down at my side. Clipped was for on the fob and unclipped was for out in sector. Your sling and how you use it was one of the few things each individual had free reign to do what worked best for them.
I'm definitely getting me an AR-15 style rifle now. Thanks for the tips.
did u get 1
@@chrisfalcon9109 I hope he did, it's not looking good nowadays!
Indeed.
You may get one but you’ll pay $1500 for it.
@@DontLetTheOldManIn I got oneeeee!
You always explain things so clear and understandable, cheers.
God bless you John. Thank you for the great content. Great explanation of the biomechanics as another poster mentioned of using the AR platform but also the energy and attitude needed. I can hear it in your breathing brother. Thank you.
Love your videos Brother, Keep it up. May God Bless you and keep you and your Family Safe.
Thank you for clarifying 'gun safe, no one behind camera' etc. Very wise and helpful for those who don't know gun safety.
I know this video is a few years old now but I'm super grateful for it! Thanks for everything you do. I'm learning so much!
LOVE the concise info, no unnecessary yapping- just facts spoken clearly. Other TH-camrs- pay attention- this is how it's done.
good stuff
New Here! Mrgunsngear Helps me know this is some legit info and channel! SUBBED!
rednecklowlife, no disrespect to you or Mrgunsngear; but John Lovell is legit, all on his own. You need to check his pedigree.
I don't doubt it! Some how he is new to me!! And seeing Mrguns watches his stuff. I knew with out further review. That Mr Lovell is good stuff!!
Mrgunsngear Channel thanks bro
John Lovell: ooooh so now you're trying to pick up guys to get together and mount some rods? Fondle those rods!!!! Bwahahahhhhhhaaaaaaa
Lol, day one Jiu-jitsu student. They death grip everything.
Its painful to roll with them. Their heart pounds so hard while they hyperventilate and continually grunt.
Thank you for the lesson. Going to go put this into effect tomorrow after work
Thank you for helping me visualize a proper looking mount
I just want to say thank you for uploading these kind of things for free, there are a lot of people who charge for the information you give in your videos by making people buy DVDs.
What a great instruction video John! World class! Your videos' I'd believe would do great educating our troops here in Sweden. So professional and perfect. Looking forward to be your subscriber.
Sweden is a strange place.
My first time seeing your channel just now.. this is the first video I've seen. I can't wait to see more!
Keep it up!
Thank you brother for guidance. I bought the m4 carbine and today I went to shooting range first time and I tried fire I made the video and posted in group and people laugh at me how I was holding it now I will try your position. Thanks for making it lots of love and blessings from Pakistan
"High pocket of the shoulder" Every Marine hears this a million times
Semper Fi Marine !!
I carried an M-14 with a starlight scope , clumsy as heck but saved my butt.
The m-16 had jamming issues back then from the ball powder in the rounds and had a plastic bipod with a Mattel symbol on it. Made me laugh.
I appreciate this channel as we seem to have the same viewpoints.
Welcome back to the world.
The "FLETC Squat" totally Lol'd reading that. 😂👍
great job! Clear and accurate teaching!
MY GOODNESS!!!! This is one of the absolute BEST AR- "How to" videos that I've seen yet! Mr. Lovell you're a great teacher if i do say so myself. I've just started to follow on TH-cam as of today! I saw you live with Colion Noir and loved your energy man! (No HOMO) keep up the Excellent work and I look forward to your next video!....
I can't stop watching your videos just subbed thanks!
Beard required.
BLUECHET with no hair
BLUECHET shit
Check.
giant cock required
Wow thank you! after looking at the way you shoot, I tried holding it the way you did and it is so much more comfortable! Not having stock all the way out and not reaching to the forward end of the barrel made holding up the ar ar much easier and practically enjoyable ^^ hope to catch you when you have a class near dallas tx!
Sound advice. Thanks for the tips John
I found this video to be extremely relevant, useful, educational and enlightening. You provide eye opening, top notch training. Wish I could afford to be trained by you in gun handling.
He provides eye candy 🤩
@@liberty6380 seriously I had no idea what this was about. Then I saw that this was a video I watched 5 years ago. I don't even watch this channel hardly.
HEY DON'T POINT THAT AT ME!!!
same
Idk if ur a troll or if you're dumb but it's an AR-15
so you want to know the specs? Bc the model is 15
Mr Tomatoface yes indeed, teeeeerrible muzzle discipline.
I had the same feeling xD
Thanks man. I've not held anything outside a handgun or hunting rifle since I left the military in the early 80's. I was that tensed up guy you described early in this video! I'm training as much as this ammo shortage allows. Thanks again for your service and this instructive video.👍
Good to know. I haven’t taken AR15 training yet, but I noticed my handgun grip and trigger control seem to carry over fairly well.
Great vid. You just earned a new sub.
thanks and welcome to the channel bro
John Lovell what hand guard are you using here?
“Chill our man...” too funny. Thanks for the tips
Great concept on alignment on all platforms of your targeting combat.
Its the same in martial arts.When you learn a movement.You can also use that same movement with a knife or any other type of weapon in the same movement.
The fact you verbally release aggression with a shout while changing positions is awesome!
I learn so much from this guy,,,,
All my life I have been an accuracy/distance shooter and I never actually thought about my stance when it would come to defense.
Your joking right ?
Thanks for the tips John! 😎 Keep it up!
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Thanks, this was great information and was well explained!