15 Yard Head Shots

[@michaellynn7745]

Hi, John: As a fellow libertarian and Asian American male, I appreciate that you haven't politicized your channel, unlike many others, and continue to show a degree of welcoming openness not found in very many places anymore. Due to your advice, I have not presented myself as an easy target and certainly more street savvy, in addition to the all of the martial arts, knife, and firearm training. Your channel continues to be my favorite in this genre. Keep up the great work! See you live one of these days again...

[@ASPextra]

Thanks Michael! Glad to help man.

[@Swagmonkeyfan1306]

John is Asian???

[@JewishMarine]

You don't need to worry, the racist cowards only seem to attack elderly women.

[@JewishMarine]

@@Swagmonkeyfan1306 And a librarian?

[@bigstabby]

@@Swagmonkeyfan1306 I hear his last name is "Korea" lol. I'm Korean and always lol at that.

[@gooddoggo2258]

Imagine being a criminal trying to rob someone then getting shot in the head by a dude wearing cat ears.

[@onelifetolive927]

Lol, that gave me a good laugh.

[@tc6818]

Better cat ears than a pink handgun.

[@aggression7836]

Lmao

[@jaynecobb1]

@@tc6818 Imagine cat ears _and_ a pink handgun.

[@ASPextra]

uWu

[@onelifetolive927]

You are really good at being accurate and fast but the humility is appreciated.

[@bishopm4401]

The better you get at something the more you realized how high the ceiling really is.

[@deepc3924]

Great comment, and that truly shows your humility, most won’t comment on the ability of others to acknowledge their room for improvement.

[@lazerusmfh]

My brother and I did these drills with a hostage target. A red dot makes all the difference for me personally

[@xephael3485]

@@lazerusmfh yes if he was using iron sights I'd be impressed.

[@codyantrim8700]

I think he's a Christian. Must be why he is so humble and kind.

[@nickallen2288]

That chin shot is going to change his attitude real quick though

[@adamr9720]

Yeah a punch on the chin would shut my lights off so a bullet shattering the bone would pretty much stop most people cold.

[@tylerwill5250]

Its most likely going through the chin also, And there’s important stuff behind that

[@alpham777]

Like I always say anything down the middle of the body is truly life changing and usually a quick takedown.

[@willierants5880]

Most likely kill him very quickly. The shock impact of a hollow point in that region will be devastating.

[@sidnum]

You can totally deflect a chin shot bullet with good "verbal judo"

[@knndyskful]

My favorite instructor because you post un edited and unapologetic, thank you for setting a standard 🇺🇸🤙🇺🇸

[@snowmobiesnowman]

Honestly I think this channel has more use than your other channel. Such great material. Every day I find something I need to work on and push my skills everyday.

[@enfuegosevensevenfour6220]

Love how most other content provider edits out the bravos, but you stay real. Well done.

[@ASPextra]

I appreciate that!

[@teammosin9999]

...and if we wanted to just watch some guy putting alphas through the same hole all day, we'd watch boring videos of Neil! 😆😋

[@latetotheparty7551]

Great video as it reinforces the competent, defender mindset and lifestyle. No one wants to be Jack Wilson or Stephen Willieford, but we should strive to be ready should the need arise. Thanks, ASP!

[@Czechmate99]

I appreciate how you kept all of it in the video. I'm sure there are channels out there that would do an entire retake of the video in order to score mostly A zone hits on camera. We are all in fact mere mortals and everyone has their bad days. My mind goes into a diminished 'I'm being watched' mode whenever I'm on camera or showing someone what I can do, and I invariably perform much worse than if I was just doing my thing in my default mindset.

[@michaelslater6839]

John. Your channels are the “Gold Standard” for real life firearm self-defense videos! Thanks

[@nrbrown5985]

The Jack Wilson drill! I’m pretty consistent at 2.2 seconds or less DTFS on the head at 15 yards. It’s pretty fun to work on honestly.

[@Bullzeye1000yds]

Mozambique drill is great training.

[@DJBillionator]

John: Everyone should have a 15 yard headshot. Me: Solid John: From concealment Me: Center mass......???

[@Blap552]

I know,I switched to a floppy fox shoulder holster because by the end of the day my hip holsters Always pulled down on my pants and I'd constantly have to pull up and keep tightening my belt. I'll never know how guys work and hip carry w/o issues.😔

[@brucewilliams473]

@@Blap552 You need a stiffer belt, regular dress belts don't work. They roll over and down, but yeah a stiffer belt will solve your problem.

[@DJBillionator]

@@brucewilliams473 This would be a good starter? www.homedepot.com/p/Boundary-40-in-42-in-X-Large-Black-1-5-in-W-Heavy-Duty-Web-Tactical-Belt-42000/303346121

[@PropGuru702]

@@DJBillionator I personally have that belt and yeah. When you put it where you want it, it ain't moving on ya. Only thing I find a tad uncomfortable is the width of the "buckle" as I'm a tad thicker lol. I tend to shift the whole belt so the buckle sits between 10-11 o'clock instead of high noon 🤣

[@DJBillionator]

@@PropGuru702 Good to know! I use my Grand Dads issued .45 revolver from WWII. It's not light. lol

[@Bonafied305]

Love your realness and skills

[@Bootsbladesbullets]

Very smooth! Impressive skills and yet stays humble, nicely done.

[@girlgeniusnyc272]

The cat ears are a fashion statement! I think they look great :)

[@robdog7516]

The faster you draw and shoot the mor accurately you are shooting. Amazing 🤩

[@ASPextra]

I have a habit of over-correcting when I have too much time. :)

[@iqbal350z]

When you think, you make mistakes

[@alpham777]

It comes just from holding something in front of you your hands start getting tired the moment you extend them even if you don't notice it. I learned awhile back practicing on my own that I could point shoot almost anything within 7 to 10 yards If I just got the gun out and shot fast then could aim for additional doses.

[@MC-yp2tn]

Great shooting, John. All shooters have good and bad days. It looks like your bad day skill level is the stuff most of us dream of having on our good days.

[@kwik2hear915]

I'll take a bravo all day long 😊

[@kellywalker8407]

I shoot moving 6" targets at 25 yards. Really slows me down and stresses sight and trigger control. Save on ammo too.

[@stvnbryan5542]

I think that is very flattering that you named the standard after Jack Wilson. Keep up the good work. We should should all be as skilled as Jack.

[@teammosin9999]

It's seeing a guy like John struggle a bit at the range on a given day is what gives me the encouragement to keep going back to the pistol range every week when it's so tempting to just shoot drills I can already do and look at the pretty hits on the paper. Do not work on what you have already mastered! Work through the suck!! Thanks John!

[@ASPextra]

Thanks for that. Means a lot.

[@my3sons386]

That’s why you train, good example John

[@fpshightide]

Love the cat ears bro

[@jeremywilson637]

John=Humble Instructor who actually gives a shit about you being your best, and protecting your life and your family's. Big respect from Kentucky ✌🏻😎

[@iamlukie1826]

Great class.

[@alextatkin1026]

Hope to see you at C2 someday, Id love to shake your hand John. Thanks for what you do.

[@ASPextra]

That would be cool!

[@brodyscarlett5527]

15 yard headshots seem to be the uspsa qualifier special. It's hard af though

[@kwik2hear915]

Just think of the jackass recieving that bravo,BAD DAY!!!!!!

[@Guns.and.Mooneyes]

Thanks John

[@jivadaya6439]

Excellent presentation. Great shooting. Humble, direct, and inspiring. KZbin needs more people like you - Thanks

[@SeditiousSensei]

Nice shooting John! Keep up the great work with your teachings! You are really helping people to save lives!

[@petergrant482]

Aim small, hit small! Combine that with a combat attitude and lots of practice. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. John did a great job.

[@blakebowers2915]

Great idea and demo!

[@bebop_557]

We have a drill where we do something like this here in Texas. Prior to 2019, it never had a name but we've now christened it The Jack Wilson Drill. Take any silhouette target, doesn't matter which one, and take a deck of playing cards or stack of index cards. Staple it over the T-zone area and practice drawing from concealment and double tapping the target at 15 yards. Goal is to keep both shots on the card and to do it all in 3 seconds or less. The purpose of this isn't to be anything too technical, but for anyone to work with what they got to get this drill. It's low round count, needs very little materials, and it can be measured by a standard that is formally recognized.

[@ASPextra]

Pretty spicy to get 2 shots in 3 seconds at that distance for most!

[@jeffschultz8817]

John - have you ever read the Lanny Bassham book, “With Winning in Mind” or considered taking Steve Anderson’s Mental Management course? I think the application of that topic to the defensive pistol training realm would make for some great content.

[@ASPextra]

Have read Lanny's book and use the principles regularly!

[@gilbertortega3388]

The entire video I was waiting for John to look straight into the camera a say "IM BATMAN".

[@joeb2526]

I have this debate with some of my colleagues on a weekly basis… “why do you shoot for such small targets!?!?” Or “in a gunfight you never use your sights because it’s so close.” Both said by the same people who think “combat accuracy” is a standard and have never been in a gunfight. If you can do it on the range when nothing is at stake but your pride and hit the A Zone quickly you will be better prepared to hit the threat when your heart is racing and your life or the life of a loved one is at stake. Great Video

[@ASPextra]

Big oof. Glad you're training for your worst day Joseph! Good work man!

[@zennbubba]

I'm center mass kind of guy at that distance. Blind in one eye blurry vision in the other.

[@jivadaya6439]

@Levi Ligget 15 yard tazer shot, I think we have a new video idea :D

[@davegeorge2307]

I'm a disabled Marine, deaf in one and I can't hear good from the other.

[@zennbubba]

@@davegeorge2307 My wife claims I am stone deaf at sometimes. Thank u for your service sir.

[@zennbubba]

@Levi Ligget I put a green laser on my 590 shockwave. Vision problem solved.

[@zennbubba]

@@CleverCheetah Yep and beyond my comfort zone which is less than 10 yrds odds are im gonna miss. My style (which I practice or use to prior to ammo prices getting yeeeee haaaaa) is one perp gets 1/3 of my loaded rounds which is 3 center mass, more if needed. Hope I never have to call on my skill set in real live.

[@calebwillis2559]

Cold starts under stress is one of the best ways to see your On-Demand capabilities.

[@dmlchannel3262]

Everything said at the outset of this video is correct regarding average distances when a self-defense firearm usage typically takes place - it's usually between 9 - 21 feet. It does, however, move onto an erroneous presupposition. Did someone of any shooting authority or reputation claim a 15 yard (45 foot) head-shot shouldn't be in a carrier's "repertoire"? No. Of course establish close-in threat mitigation shooting proficiency. That's where the "problem" statistically begins. But obviously be well-practiced, and prepared, to take somewhat longer distance shots. It seems we need a video to advise us of that, I guess.

[@ASPextra]

I don't understand your comment.

[@hansolo8263]

most of ranges dont allow you to do quick draw practice.

[@1970pizza]

As someone who knows nothing about guns , i have to ask why would a gun range not allow you to do quick draw practice shooting , i would have thought that is why your at the range in the first place , you want to learn to be a good and safe shooter

[@hansolo8263]

@@1970pizza to prevent massive shooting, i guess

[@1970pizza]

@@hansolo8263 to " prevent massive shooting " ? , are you only allowed to fire so many bullets before you told to leave the range ?

[@Todd66]

Okay that was a pretty smooth draw. Very nice!

[@matthewstone8466]

Thank you, John. I'll be working on this today!

[@southernmarksman]

This is actually one of my favorite drills - It’s my go to “long range” standard for any small CCW pistol. I have to be able to make that standard 4/5 times on demand or I won’t carry the gun. (I give myself 3-3.5 seconds on 3x5 card) At my skill level, I don’t carry a small .380 or J-frame.

[@billnwa2250]

Pretty nice shooting. Thanks for sharing.

[@caillouhead]

im trying hard to take your video serious, but those bunny ears on top of your ear pro keep making me chuckle hahahaha

[@ASPextra]

My work here is done.

[@IDNHANTU2day]

These post and the carbine series are great lessons. And John is responsible for me spending some serious money on a Red Dot for My SW Shield. You can't beat the accuracy.

[@ASPextra]

Thanks!

[@sergiofernandez116]

Most, if not all, ranges I've visited disallow holster drawing and rapid fire. Even C2 Tactical restricts holster drawing. Could you provide some realistic and practical exercises for these restrictive ranges?

[@ASPextra]

If your range won’t allow it, dry fire is a great place to get the reps you need. Many ranges will have a process to get yourself approved to draw after spending some time with their staff and demonstrating safe gun handling. Not all but many will

[@dianecenteno5275]

Great shot great attitude keep up the good work!👍👍👍

[@randomactsofcooking]

What holster set up you use for this session?

[@ASPextra]

Dark Star Gear Orion on a Wilderness Tactical Low Pro belt.

[@curtadams3281]

I practice that shot with the thought of being in a situation where people are running around bent over and the shooter/bad guy...is standing tall...

[@mitchculpepper738]

This is why an RMR has taken over the market. I do this in under 1.5 seconds at 25 yards on a 2/3 size steel target. I’m feeling pretty good about myself right now but I’m still slow and I know just how fast things can go to sh/t! Getting your shirttail stuck in your grip, getting a bad/two finger grip, there are many ways to screw it up and without practice you may find this out the hard way!

[@ASPextra]

That's good work Mitch! Just remember that the head box is a pretty dang small target.

[@HanzHermannHoppe]

3:06 under USPSA rules at least we give ya those, as long as it breaks the line of perforation on a cardboard target you get the higher zone of score. And besides, that's still a solid, instantly incapacitating headshot. The main reason headshot alphas are the way they are is because of gaming considerations(otherwise they'd be a misshapen T)

[@ASPextra]

Yep!

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Excellent explanation of the rationale for this

[@johnhardy9935]

Great work!

[@tianzining]

nice shoot, nice range

[@ultra_instinct]

I just noticed the cat ears 😂😂😂 a whole new meaning to cute and deadly.

[@cornelius5595]

I'm curious, would you zero that dot for 15 yards or something else like 25 yards?

[@ASPextra]

I zero my dot at 10 yards and confirm at 25. Either a 10 or 25 yard zero is fine for a pistol.

[@cornelius5595]

@@ASPextra Awesome. Thank you for the response. Love the content!

[@waltoncharles8972]

What are bravos vs alphas?

[@ASPextra]

The small head box is the A zone, "Alpha" in competitive lingo. The larger area around that in the head is the B Zone, "Bravo".

[@waltoncharles8972]

@@ASPextra Awesome thanks! The more you know 🌈

[@tacticalbt1023]

To me the best way to use this is use IDPA headbox circle for me would make more sense vs the tiny A zone head

[@crazy8sdrums]

I am a little curious about what the law says about headshots. Is there anything that would be treated differently if you shot an attacker in the dome at 15 yards?

[@ASPextra]

Deadly force is deadly force.

[@JohnCNewJr]

I respect the honesty. We are not Jerry M every day. Reason to practice.

[@ascendordie7427]

First video to see you shooting John great stuff, very educational.

[@ASPextra]

Thanks! I shoot on this channel pretty regularly.

[@ascendordie7427]

@@ASPextra I'll be sure to not rely only on the algorithm to feed me ASP content anymore.

[@Michael_Ward]

Love your videos man, I live in Oregon and I’m currently 19 so I’m just waiting and looking forward to be able to purchase a handgun and train at the range

[@Lopezsokray_z]

That's a nice indoor range, love the blue

[@nightrider1850]

John, keep in mind also that a bullet to the head by even a .22 doesn't necessarily have to be a fatal hit. If even a grazing wound it can still put the other guy down at least long enough to matter

[@michaelhirz208]

This is super important if you are carrying a 22 lr.

[@246gio]

Which holster do you use I'm a big guy and have trouble finding a comfortable one

[@dandangalodangalus9082]

My range won’t let us draw from concealment on the line. Might need to get a shot timer and find a new spot. I’m definitely not as good as Mr. Correia.

[@ASPextra]

You can start from low ready, too. Just subtract some time, like 0.5-0.75ish.

[@charlesward8196]

In an armed conflict, distance is a two edged sword. It works against your opponent’s accuracy, and it works against your accuracy. Proper training makes it MORE of a liability for your opponent, so TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN. Mass shooting incidents are unlikely in your day to day existence, and being the “first victim” is even more unlikely; you will probably be at some distance when the flag goes up. Use that distance to your advantage.

[@RigiLiquid945]

You're quite the sharpshooter! Have you tried IDPA with your standard carry gun? Some shots can be up to 20 yards, but most are 15 or less. Head shots up to 10 yd in scenarios or up to 15 yd in standards stages. 1 handed up to 10 yd, weak hand only up to 7 yd. Retention shot at about 2 yards.

[@wendull811]

How do you practice if your range and gun club will not let you practice drawing from your holster?

[@ASPextra]

Start from high compressed ready and take 0.5-.075 off the par times.

[@wendull811]

@@ASPextra perfect thank you.

[@snuggleseal]

are you going back on and off safety with each holster and draw?

[@ASPextra]

My handgun does not have a manual safety. If yours is SAO it 100% needs to be on safe before going in the holster. If you have a TDA gun, it can either be on safe or decocked.

[@Diamantlos22]

Missed opportunity here to play the cat game with us a la Super Troopers.

[@philipbohi983]

Let’s start right meow.

[@TATE-d6z]

Great shooting again my friend. I'll be trying it also thanks for the targets. I'm ordering some

[@okiecustompew]

That's a tuff ass shot to hit that alpha in under 2 seconds but anyone can get there! it just takes practice!

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

I was reading one of Jim cirrilos books and one of his partners said something similar, if you can shoot something at 25 feet you can hit a head shot at 3- 5 yards no problem .

[@mr.flegler9784]

Great content and getting better while training is my MO !!!!

[@Quantiples]

This is a good example of why center mass shots are important. The demonstration was under ideal circumstances/setting with good lighting on a non-moving target. If a head shot is absolutely necessary, sure take what you got, but otherwise aim for the larger area. IMO

[@ASPextra]

I think you missed the point here.

[@Quantiples]

@@ASPextra Ditto

[@ASPextra]

No, I didn't miss your point. You're just wrong prima facie.

[@Quantiples]

@@ASPextra I’m not going to argue with you. Have a nice day

[@erickzuniga3113]

That's awesome shooting!

[@ASPextra]

Thanks

[@gregnajduch6708]

I really wish more ranges allowed stuff like this. I’ve never been to one that allows you to draw from concealment, or shoot double shots or whatever.

[@texasgiants]

True. It's not the same when you just pick up your pistol from the table than from a real draw. Haven't found one too.

[@SpartacusColo]

The two indoor ranges near myself: one allows it under contingency (they reserve the right to deny a shooter as they like), the other allows no holster/draw/shoot ever. It's a potentially dangerous situation and likely dependent on the area: metro-Denver is not a gun-friendly culture. I would feel exceedingly nervous if people around me were running draw-shoot drills. I think most people here are not very well-grounded in shooting practices and having them play John Wayne would be playing with fire.

[@douglassalley9117]

I'm lucky, I shoot at an outside range about 26 miles from me! It's a liberal ran operation. I can draw and fire as quickly as I can, double tap, do a mag dump. I personally painted the 3, 5, 7, 10, and 15 yard distance. If I'm the only one on the range, I can run and drill/distance, except farther then 15 yards, that I see on YT. Being a retired veteran, It cost me $75.00 a year....by the way it helps to have 2 retirement checks and not having to work.

[@Caub-Fab-Phuv-Npiab]

Never been to a range that allow draw because it's dangerous when you got people next to you

[@JoaoVictor-nl5gp]

Oh man... I wish I were American so I could easily spend time in the range like this. Here in Brazil we have to fire reloaded ammo in the range because original factory ammo is super expensive and full of restrictions

[@chuckriggs5583]

I love shooting its literally my favorite hobby. I wish I had the time and $ to become that effective

[@th.burggraf7814]

Good job, John. 👍🏻

[@Moresco24]

I’m new to ranges can anybody tell me how do I know what yardage my target is out at? I see white little tabs on the target bar it slides on then I see sections in the ceiling but no numbers or distances posted at my range ?

[@ASPextra]

That’s tough. Ask the range staff if they have a system.

[@bshadrick]

I train down here at universal shooting academy and was actually practicing those yesterday at 15 yards. I wasn't doing a timer. I got some in the a zone but beat the heck out of the neck area. New subscriber. Yeah I feel ya about great shooters. My mentor frank Garcia puts the in the head a zone on swingers! Of course Shannon smith too. By the way you did great!

[@ASPextra]

Frank is quite the shooter indeed. Garcia Dots is tough stuff.

[@orion2250]

Gotta try this

[@EricDaMAJ]

How did he get Alex Zedra's ear pro?

[@AtlantaPrin]

This is why we train.. love the video thanks... Id definitely take those shots any day

[@davidfreese7681]

A bravo equivalent area hit with a 9mm is certainly gunna be a behaviour/action changing moment for any violent criminal. Good work John. Great vid.

[@DrewishAF]

Is this an ode to our church pistol marksman? 357 sig never looked so good. Almost makes me want to trade out my G45... Except the ammo went extinct

[@onelifetolive927]

That's Jack Wilson. That is exactly who he is talking about.

[@nolais55]

My friends and I use 3x5 index cards that are numbered. Head down number order called 4 rounds 4 seconds or 10 rounds with a reload in ten seconds. Every round off target or second over you chip a dollar in a pot for breakfast. Max twenty dollars per round. I like other people buying me breakfast.

[@einyv]

Just curious is the red dot always on and if so how long does the battery last?

[@ASPextra]

Yes. It lasts a couple years, I change it on my birthday.

[@einyv]

@@ASPextra thank you. I think my aging eyes need it.

[@lordofthewoods]

Where did you get those Playboy Bunny enhancements for your headset? I've been looking everywhere for them...

[@ASPextra]

www.weaponoutfitters.com/hardcore-tactics-nekomimi.html

[@sczorroc1552]

John what gun were you using and holster setup were you using, just curious on it. TY

[@ASPextra]

HK P30 Wonderblaster in a Dark Star Gear Orion holster on a Wilderness Tactical Low Pro belt.

[@stevenhale2935]

First ASPX video I watch and John is rocking cat ears. Stay beautiful John! Good shooting too

[@machinis]

That's a really nice range.

[@ASPextra]

Yeah C2 is great.

[@bdstriggerman8760]

i have a serious question i see you have a belly and so do i so my ? is what do you have as far as firearm and what holster for appendix carry

[@ASPextra]

HK P30 full size. Dark Star Gear Orion holster. Wilderness Tactical Low Pro belt.

[@bdstriggerman8760]

@@ASPextra thank you

[@outcastcwd]

Great shooting John!

[@eunicel5964]

Totally enjoyed this! Thank you

[@johnnysingleton9476]

Great shooting what holster was you using?

[@ASPextra]

Dark Star Gear Orion.

[@theanxious]

Great shooting! I work on these type of shots atleast weekly, but I am lucky enough to have a range on my land. Gotta say John, those kitty cat ears are purty cute lol! Great lesson. Gonna go work more on some 15 yard headshots now! Man, I NEEEED a shot timer. I have partners time me etc. But I've not owned a shot clock yet... I know, I know lol. Ill be saving for one as my next firearms related purchase. Thanks much for the lesson, great shooting there lefty, and Cool to see you shooting as I'm mostly and ASP watcher... I've come to the ASP extra side and I ain't going to stop. I trust your information and insight on those videos... that translates well to watching you train etc. Cant wait to see if I can get in the box TODAY at 15 yards!

[@ASPextra]

rangetechtimer.com is my favorite, and it's not expensive.

[@theanxious]

@@ASPextra WOW! I wasn't aware I could get a quality one so cheap! I ordered one straight away... now for some REAL training! Thanks so much for the recommendation! Stay safe!