Watching her progression is impressive. She listens and implements it very well. Has that Brian Hill mantra down: : measure, refine, perform. Love this channel.
I love seeing young women disciplined with their craft and owning the range. I have a 20 year old daughter that loves the range and to see another is encouraging to her and myself. Keep practicing ma’am you’ve got 2 great men guiding your path. Well done.
Y'all are ideal models for us viewers. I'll be taking my sons to the range this summer. Neil and John really help me to be an informed, positive leader.
I have been watching her since day one and huge improvements from gripping drive fire not much of a limp press no more she’s come along way. Congratulations. Good for her. Keep it up.
I love the Range Monkey series and watching Natalie grow as a shooter. I’ve been shooting about the same amount of time but Natalie is light years ahead of me already. I am hoping she will join our Olympic team and bring home some medals!
Awesome job Natalie! One of the great benefits of red dot is both eyes open, since she is left eye dominate she can just slightly draw just a little left, and or tilt head a little right, so she is bringing red dot in front of her left eye, we just talking maybe a cm.. both eyes open, with practice will eventually be faster and allow more room for little error in draws
Apt video, I need to practice this. I got my P229 cut for a red dot but just don't have the reps on it yet to be decent with it; it's very easy for me to fumble around and lose the dot when presenting. I believe overall red dots are a better sighting system than iron sights but I think they require more practice to get really proficient with.
I wish I would have known about this channel when I taught my now 20 yo-ish kids to shoot. Not too late though. Thanks so much for the great content. Natalie, you are really impressive. I applaud your parents, your "uncle", and your skills! BTW I am legally blind in my left eye and need to close it when I shoot. It is just another adjustment we need to make that becomes easy with muscle memory. My boy shoots righty but uses his left eye, Nutnfancy style haha.
I've used a couple RM videos to showcase to friends who maybe think they aren't "gun people", but have a desire to learn more about them. Not to say "hey if this girl can do it so can you", but rather to demonstrate that all types of people can be proficient with a firearm and remove some (media inlaid) stigma that it's only for tatt'ed up former SEALs.
It's crazy how much stuff you say during your instruction that I've subconsciously/consciously thought of like finding the edge of your speed and trigger prep to dial in speed vs accuracy. I need to take some classes. I feel I'm learning at a snail's pace lol
Oh wow that totally makes sense about dropping in from the top. Seems like this would help with irons so that I don’t lose the front post behind the rear sights.
My first time picking up a red dot, I thought it was a prank. Then I thought the thing was broken. Took me a few long minutes and an embarrassing argument or two to realize they are not as straight forward as you might think. Love these range training videos, because even though natalee is a frickin deadeye, they really show everyone you don’t have to be John wick (or John Correia) in order to gain these skills
Has she considered an optic with the ACSS Vulcan reticle?? I know you should never try to cover a training deficiency with a piece of new gear, but that reticle is really a game changer for those who have trouble finding the dot on presentation.
Great videos, as always! I’ve learned so much from ASP & ASP Extra, and I even took MAG40 in Feb after originally learning about it through this channel. (And I now happily have 73 typed pages of class notes in a sealed & registered mailed envelope, haha.) I’ve commented about this before but I’m still so curious - are there any specific reasons you have not yet jumped on the bandwagon for adopting the “ACSS Vulcan” version of the Holosun 507C? I understand why John may not feel the need for it because of the significant training time he has already invested in a dot-only (or, technically, small circle only) configuration, but the super-large outer ring with the ACSS Vulcan gives a significantly larger “field of view” cone where you can be aimed more off target while still seeing enough of the reticle (specifically, the outer ring) to automatically infer/perceive exactly where your dot is. My experience using it, and general understanding about it, is that the outer dot significantly increases dot location awareness/proprioception (if we can call it that) I have an adapter so I can use my ACSS Vulcan 507C on my P365X, and I feel that the outer ring is worth its weight in gold. It seems to me that all other brands will eventually switch to adding an outer circle or other similar reference points outside the singular dot to increase the field of view “cone” where the reticle is in view. For those shots where you may not “totally see” the dot because the shot breaks too soon, having that outer circle means that if you’re aiming anywhere even remotely close then you’ll see at least some portion of the reticle (whether dot itself - technically it’s a chevron with the ACSS Vulcan - or outer circle) and then your brain has enough intuition to just “know” where the dot is relative to the circle, with fascinatingly minimal effort. I’m all for anyone doing what works for them, just like John’s perspective on carrying a spare mag… but also like John’s perspective on carrying a spare mag, it seems like this can be a data-informed choice. It seems to me like data would show the ACSS Vulcan reticle decreases the amount of mental energy it takes to “find” the dot. That seems like a significant advantage to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Cheers, Kevin
I've figured out three different dot presentation methods. The first one takes the most practice, it's the intuitive presentation where you just align the dot as you point. Most can't do this consistently. The second is the front sight drop method. It works every time, but you have to remember it. Find the front sight, drop it in. That's what you're doing here. The third needs a name, but it's basically a compressed presentation. You bring the gun in towards your face so the window is bigger. You can see the dot more easily in that bigger window with less sensitivity to the orientation of the gun.
Great shooting Natalie! Question- this bringing the dot down into the window technique that both Neil and John gave contrasts with a video of holding the dot in the lower peripheral vision in low ready then coming up, never losing the dot. Are these opposing techniques used for draw versus low ready?
@@neilweidner9361 thanks Neil! And thanks to the whole ASP family for all you do. Trying to get my wife to watch through and train through with Natalie here, I’ve learned a ton myself.
I don’t understand why indoor gun ranges don’t acoustically treat the side concrete walls. That would reduce the sound from bouncing back and forth. Just a thought from a touring concert sound engineer.
This is almost the same instruction that Neil gave on camera when Natalie first started transitioning to red dot. It's helped me get better.
Watching her progression is impressive. She listens and implements it very well. Has that Brian Hill mantra down: : measure, refine, perform. Love this channel.
I love seeing young women disciplined with their craft and owning the range. I have a 20 year old daughter that loves the range and to see another is encouraging to her and myself. Keep practicing ma’am you’ve got 2 great men guiding your path. Well done.
Y'all are ideal models for us viewers. I'll be taking my sons to the range this summer. Neil and John really help me to be an informed, positive leader.
I have been watching her since day one and huge improvements from gripping drive fire not much of a limp press no more she’s come along way. Congratulations. Good for her. Keep it up.
I agree 100%
Natalie has come so far!! Bravo!!!
Love the detail and method. Reminds me of musical instrument instruction.
You're a great teacher, John!
And a terrific uncle!
Love you!
Trigger Prepping while looking for the Red Dot 🔴 is definitely some advanced shooting. 😲 Great job, Range Monkey!
Good job Natalie! You're amazing!
I concur with the congrats on the progress, and all the respect for Nat after the POM OC video!!
Very helpful Red Dot 🔴 tips. Will try this at my local range. Thanks.
Great shooting and thanks for posting this! It has helped me a bunch
Awesome! I like these videos... you're a great teacher and she picks up everything quick
Thanks so much!
Great stuff guys! Nat has really come a long way in a year and will continue forward!
I like how it’s called Active Self Protection and yet this dude just keeps getting more round 🤣
Lol, you literally have the user name NightSnacks
I love the Range Monkey series and watching Natalie grow as a shooter. I’ve been shooting about the same amount of time but Natalie is light years ahead of me already. I am hoping she will join our Olympic team and bring home some medals!
Awesome job Range 🐒 👍
Awesome progress and instruction! 👍
Thanks 👍
John: "This kiddo shoots better than you."
Me: "Yes!"
I really enjoy what I learn watching these, thanks for all the great content.
Excellent job! I been practicing this dry firing and it works! Keep it up!
Great shootin. I like the ideas presented here. Good stuff
Awesome job Natalie!
One of the great benefits of red dot is both eyes open, since she is left eye dominate she can just slightly draw just a little left, and or tilt head a little right, so she is bringing red dot in front of her left eye, we just talking maybe a cm.. both eyes open, with practice will eventually be faster and allow more room for little error in draws
1 year, yeow, girl! Go! BTW, my list of top instructors includes John and Neil!
Love this series congrats keep up good work
This girl gives me hope lol i love to see these videos
Apt video, I need to practice this. I got my P229 cut for a red dot but just don't have the reps on it yet to be decent with it; it's very easy for me to fumble around and lose the dot when presenting.
I believe overall red dots are a better sighting system than iron sights but I think they require more practice to get really proficient with.
I wish I would have known about this channel when I taught my now 20 yo-ish kids to shoot. Not too late though. Thanks so much for the great content. Natalie, you are really impressive. I applaud your parents, your "uncle", and your skills! BTW I am legally blind in my left eye and need to close it when I shoot. It is just another adjustment we need to make that becomes easy with muscle memory. My boy shoots righty but uses his left eye, Nutnfancy style haha.
I've used a couple RM videos to showcase to friends who maybe think they aren't "gun people", but have a desire to learn more about them. Not to say "hey if this girl can do it so can you", but rather to demonstrate that all types of people can be proficient with a firearm and remove some (media inlaid) stigma that it's only for tatt'ed up former SEALs.
Awesome job
It's crazy how much stuff you say during your instruction that I've subconsciously/consciously thought of like finding the edge of your speed and trigger prep to dial in speed vs accuracy. I need to take some classes. I feel I'm learning at a snail's pace lol
awesome progress girl. wish I was that good
Oh wow that totally makes sense about dropping in from the top. Seems like this would help with irons so that I don’t lose the front post behind the rear sights.
100% the same technique with irons.
My first time picking up a red dot, I thought it was a prank. Then I thought the thing was broken. Took me a few long minutes and an embarrassing argument or two to realize they are not as straight forward as you might think. Love these range training videos, because even though natalee is a frickin deadeye, they really show everyone you don’t have to be John wick (or John Correia) in order to gain these skills
Everyone gains these skills through work, starting with zero! :)
Has she considered an optic with the ACSS Vulcan reticle?? I know you should never try to cover a training deficiency with a piece of new gear, but that reticle is really a game changer for those who have trouble finding the dot on presentation.
It's a good option!
Great videos, as always!
I’ve learned so much from ASP & ASP Extra, and I even took MAG40 in Feb after originally learning about it through this channel. (And I now happily have 73 typed pages of class notes in a sealed & registered mailed envelope, haha.)
I’ve commented about this before but I’m still so curious - are there any specific reasons you have not yet jumped on the bandwagon for adopting the “ACSS Vulcan” version of the Holosun 507C? I understand why John may not feel the need for it because of the significant training time he has already invested in a dot-only (or, technically, small circle only) configuration, but the super-large outer ring with the ACSS Vulcan gives a significantly larger “field of view” cone where you can be aimed more off target while still seeing enough of the reticle (specifically, the outer ring) to automatically infer/perceive exactly where your dot is. My experience using it, and general understanding about it, is that the outer dot significantly increases dot location awareness/proprioception (if we can call it that)
I have an adapter so I can use my ACSS Vulcan 507C on my P365X, and I feel that the outer ring is worth its weight in gold. It seems to me that all other brands will eventually switch to adding an outer circle or other similar reference points outside the singular dot to increase the field of view “cone” where the reticle is in view.
For those shots where you may not “totally see” the dot because the shot breaks too soon, having that outer circle means that if you’re aiming anywhere even remotely close then you’ll see at least some portion of the reticle (whether dot itself - technically it’s a chevron with the ACSS Vulcan - or outer circle) and then your brain has enough intuition to just “know” where the dot is relative to the circle, with fascinatingly minimal effort.
I’m all for anyone doing what works for them, just like John’s perspective on carrying a spare mag… but also like John’s perspective on carrying a spare mag, it seems like this can be a data-informed choice.
It seems to me like data would show the ACSS Vulcan reticle decreases the amount of mental energy it takes to “find” the dot. That seems like a significant advantage to me.
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers,
Kevin
Just don't want to spend the money. :)
@@ASPextra That’s entirely fair! :)
I've figured out three different dot presentation methods.
The first one takes the most practice, it's the intuitive presentation where you just align the dot as you point. Most can't do this consistently.
The second is the front sight drop method. It works every time, but you have to remember it. Find the front sight, drop it in. That's what you're doing here.
The third needs a name, but it's basically a compressed presentation. You bring the gun in towards your face so the window is bigger. You can see the dot more easily in that bigger window with less sensitivity to the orientation of the gun.
Great shooting Natalie! Question- this bringing the dot down into the window technique that both Neil and John gave contrasts with a video of holding the dot in the lower peripheral vision in low ready then coming up, never losing the dot. Are these opposing techniques used for draw versus low ready?
Yep, one is for the low ready, the other for the draw
@@neilweidner9361 thanks Neil! And thanks to the whole ASP family for all you do. Trying to get my wife to watch through and train through with Natalie here, I’ve learned a ton myself.
Prep the trigger? Is that taking the travel out of the trigger? When at the "wall" you just pull the trigger as soon as you get your poa?
She is so cute🥰
Closing that one eye to acquire the dot….
SpEeEeEeEeEeEeD
I don’t understand why indoor gun ranges don’t acoustically treat the side concrete walls. That would reduce the sound from bouncing back and forth. Just a thought from a touring concert sound engineer.
Because bullets hit the side wall.