Don't Quit After Your Shots: It May Cost Your Life

In this informative video, Reid Henrichs of Valor Ridge discusses practicing for reality. Many individuals quit after a shooting drill. That is a disaster waiting to happen.
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[@ReidHenrichs]

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[@FlasRoose]

Hey Reid hope you're doing well. Thank you for the videos and live streams

[@TheChristonline]

Qutting =Death ? Did you mean quitting? Qutting is some knife I think, no offense meant Bro..

[@carbide1968]

Did you have a holster in front? I heard some good and some bad with that? Also when carrying in public do you keep your gun cocked with one in the chamber with safety on i am guessing?

[@6stringgunner511]

Keep track of your count! You don't want to have an empty clip/magazine. And, suddenly another threat approaches.

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

"Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice" -Clint Smith

[@stephanieandjared390]

Amen.

[@Nobody-11B]

I fuckin love that man!!! No homo but I'd take an hour of training from him over a week with any other trainer.

[@brianfronius4166]

Somewhat true. A wise man will shoot and CONTINUE doing so until the deadly threat is no longer. Fuck shooting twice and stop to think. Shoot twice and look around might be the last thing you ever did. SURVIVING is all that matters.

[@brianfronius4166]

@@markturchanik7907 , nothing Rambo about it. Just because your attacker goes to the ground doesn’t mean you’re safe. You need to understand that an attacker can receive multiple hits and continue to be just as deadly as before. You need to continue your actions until there is no more threat. Only if you are facing multiple attackers do you go with 2-3 hits each as quickly as possible. Only when imminent threats are neutralized is it wise to scan the area. Doesn’t seem as though you have the training to realize that. Not speaking about Reid. The subject matter is far more complicated. HAVE A NICE DAY !

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

@@markturchanik7907 I am basically talking about a double tap, just make sure the threat is taken care of. As Clint said, a "dead" guy can still kill you.

[@mouthagapeape8732]

The herky jerky movements and speed re-holster that some "professional " shooters and instructors use is setting people up for failure. Thanks Reid.

[@hsmith3844]

damn skippy.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

Your comment reminded me of something I heard from an Ayoob book or vid about how some cops back in the day of revolvers that got killed had put their empties during a reload in their pocket like they had been trained to do at the range. Sometimes habits develop that turn out to be real bad ones. Reid is full of good advice.

[@bobbyraejohnson]

T rex?

[@kinch613]

@@bobbyraejohnson yup

[@austinpinkerman6675]

Great info, I'm 25 years old, your channel is my favorite, I've learned so much from you over the past several years, just wanna thank you. I'd love to come to a class when I can afford it

[@PokeyCottons]

Reid's tactical know-how combined with his love for liberty makes his channel amazing, and I'm sure training at his place is exquisite. I'm 27

[@colby7625]

I agree, I'm 49

[@BretAllen1]

@@colby7625 never too old to rock & roll. 😉

[@dangerdoberman]

While in the Marines we were always taught to follow through. With a punch, a kick, a knee, an elbow, a bullet >:0

[@evl4126]

The only way to do it KILL >:O

[@fukcg00gle95]

And bayonet?

[@daniel_diaz97]

Semper Fi KILL! >:0

[@appalachianexploration5714]

You could not have made that sound more stupid.

[@dewhicular]

@@appalachianexploration5714 What if he made a fart noise after?

[@nicks9541]

Great information, thank you! With ammo prices we’re all shooting less, so any shooting we do needs to include all bases of training.

[@stevenpage8847]

I’ve been weekly practicing with a pistol and rifle BB gun. Mechanics r the same and ammo is cheap.

[@nitdiver5]

And in that situation adrenaline will be off the charts and you really have to be sure you understand what you are seeing

[@Thomas-zh4dy]

Nnnnngggg! Thanks for sharing. Lucky you were here to explain that.

[@saveyourselvessheeple]

@@Thomas-zh4dy We all just love know it all's like you chiming in. It's an absolutely valid statement. Look at a few statistics, cops typically think they've fired less than half of the rounds that they actually do but I'm sure you're a Seal, CIA contractor, private Merc and you've been shooting live targets in various scenarios since you were in diapers. We really appreciate your 2/10's of a cent. 🤓✌️

[@Thomas-zh4dy]

LoL. Nnnnngggg! Once again. Lomfl. Rule 62.

[@Thomas-zh4dy]

Love you bro! It's all good. I think we are all on the same team. Just having a jab at you. I'm no operator. Just some couch surfer. God bless. Follow rule 62. Stay safe.

[@saveyourselvessheeple]

@@Thomas-zh4dy So not what I expected, pleasantly surprised. ✌️😂

[@gregchabot7160]

Nice to see good advice for a change. To many "instructors" teaching theatrics and theory these days.

[@ReidHenrichs]

Very true. Information is not the same as knowledge and wisdom.

[@freedomseeds8194]

I grew up in Martial Arts, and one of the most valuable lessons I learned was you fight how you train. Reid and you are 100% right, training yourself to turn theatrics into muscle memory is a fast way to end up dead.

[@gregchabot7160]

@@ReidHenrichs Or experience, even trained troops can get tunnel vision. Saw it in Iraq a few times.

[@johnniewasr5740]

Ahhh yes...the good ol range theatrics...

[@jrodproductionstudios9587]

People criticize this as nothing more than “range play”. The truth is, and having spoken to members involved in deadly force encounters, once your heart rate is above 185 bpm in a stressful situation a majority of people will experience tunnel vision, you physically won’t be able to see without turning your head and looking. Failure to simulate stressful conditions may cost you your life. How you train is how you will perform, no more, no less, and no magic combat fairy will take away from your overly rapid heartbeat or give you new skills

[@Goldenwithaleash]

I’ve been guilty of this. It was a holdover from my competition days. Never noticed until good defensive instructor pointed it out. Draw fast/smooth and holster slow/hesitantly.

[@sallybrown1459]

Reid, my husband always encouraged learning how to shoot handguns with both eyes open.

[@RickyJr46]

"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi

[@barry-michael33]

Daniel 12: 9-10 9 And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. 10 Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.

[@Tier1Citizen]

Truth!

[@mariolibertad9972]

Good technique for real world applications. Will be practicing this. Thanks for the great video.

[@yhird]

Great advice Reid. In the heat of battle, when the adrenaline hits the system, tunnel vision will set in. It is a very subtle and insidious physiological response that is very easy to miss. Moving the head left and right is absolutely vital in clearing the area.

[@reb363]

Good tip Reid, "Train like you fight, because you will fight like you train" I guess I've always had good instructors, because every class I have ever taken the instructors have always said to keep the firearm at the ready for follow up shots until the target is no longer a threat. Then to retain the firearm in the Sul position and check surroundings for additional threats before re holstering. But apart from checking for threats, looking around helps to break up any tunnel vision that may be experienced in high stress situations, such as a firefight.

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

It's definitely a phenomenon with new shooters where they have to look where every round impacts after a shot fired. Creates a really bad training scar, my girlfriend was doing that the first time I took her to the range I had to pound it into her head to just focus on your sights. You'll see wear your shots landed when the pistol is empty.

[@brianziskie4712]

REID”straight to the point “ HENDRICKS

[@jubjub905]

Henrichs*

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Thank you!

[@ppt2038]

Thank You Reid for the info I'm going to be including this in my son's training today at the range.

[@stephk3221]

Definitely helpful as I am new to my conceal carry

[@stephk3221]

@@markturchanik7907 just a 9 mm s&w but we have lots of home defense i won't name on here lol.

[@ryebomb4651]

Great information Reid!

[@richards.mchardy3556]

great information thanks I'll practice that

[@chubbethsthunder]

Reid, Thank you very much. You and your family have a blessed week. LORD GOD Bless All and stay vigilant. Psalm 17 Verses 7-9

[@g.h.3049]

Good point 👍

[@elvisammo]

Thanks for always telling it like it is!!!!

[@matts5313]

Thanks again Reid. I must say, these training scars appear out of everyday actions too. I found myself in a position that I may need to defend myself, but not definite yet. I was able to gain a purchase on my pistol without alerting anyone around me. But, something was wrong. You see I wore a clip style holster, and having not dry practiced recently, I found my finger was disengaging the holster clip instead of being straight. It took a few seconds to realize this, and luckily the sketchy moment passed without incident. The only recent "practice" I had with my setup was taking it off at the end of the day. My muscle memory put me in a disadvantage due to this scar. Dry practice is key, every day, before you leave your house. Even just a few reps in what you're wearing out to be prime. Thanks for the wisdom.

[@wamps0127]

Great topic!! Keep shooting until the threat has ended...then evaluate.

[@godgivenrights4820]

When you going to teach a class on snap shooting this will give people a good idea of what it takes to be on target when under fire.

[@mute7116]

Always a good reminder...again and again. Thanks Reid.

[@robertreynolds1924]

Thanks man great video as usual God bless

[@chuckpatterson9672]

Thanks for the reminder !

[@triston5515]

Excellent as always. Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@charmainemontgomery582]

Great advice!

[@joshmuirhead1154]

When i got C.A.R.S. certified, it was drilled heavily in our head to constantly check our surroundings after shooting, i took it seriously. But I'll admit i haven't bothered to continue the habit when i go to the range in my free time, but you have a valid point, if im not consistently doing it for muscle memory there is a good chance i won't think about it in a high adrenaline situation. Point taken

[@allengrant]

100% agree. ALWAYS train like you fight. Muscle memory is crucial. Using Col Cooper's Mozambique Drill as part of your training doesn't hurt either !

[@MinimumSpeedOperator]

Wow you just channeled your inner Paul Howe!!!

[@christianbolt5761]

Great points, good habits can save you life, bad ones can get you killed

[@johnbourdeau895]

Outstanding performance on muscle memory part.

[@johntoothman4888]

Thanks Reid!

[@Dakattack98]

That is something that I have to start doing. Thank you Reid.

[@denyspoyner4150]

Great info, asses your work through your sights. May need to take follow up shots. We fight like we train !

[@Fer-De-Lance]

Thank you Reid.

[@dolland]

Great advice, as always. Thank you!

[@GmanGSW]

Reid, Excellent Point! Thanks for the info you give & everything you do re our Human and Constitutional Rights!

[@freedomgotaak7504]

Thank you Reid...for the quality informative vids🇺🇸

[@curtissouth6063]

Thanks for this video it highlighted things I have not thought about!

[@arthurdsoto5751]

Maybe we should do this with a riffle also.

[@columbiariverpussycat3769]

You added one to many F's

[@scdave100]

Good stuff!

[@ian6358]

This is the hardest thing to pick up from your class.practice makes perfect.

[@l337l0gan]

Great info

[@adamsmith2719]

Great clip and very very important!!! Often overlooked!

[@tacticalceo685]

Great video Reid keep them coming we are learning .

[@pogveteranar9415]

Good, my old department always taught us to scan and reluctantly reholster

[@yallhatenatediggity3838]

Right on brother thanks for the content

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great information as always. Thanks

[@ronaldbrown5796]

good basic fundamentals

[@Shift1dwn5up]

Thanks Reid

[@bikerbobcat]

Good video. I'm waiting for my first pistol paperwork to clear but trying to learn as much as I can before I pick it up.

[@Ladco77]

Excellent info! So many tacti-cool shooters do the *bang* / head swivel so fast and reflexive, there could be an 8 foot tall gorilla to either side of them and they'd never notice. It's one thing to move your head back and forth, but can you actually describe anything you just saw?

[@curtadams3281]

I appreciate all of your content !

[@DA-ib1ii]

Thank you for this highly invaluable info🙏🏼 God bless...

[@carlray4809]

THANKS REID

[@russellhalford8811]

Situational awareness...good stuff!

[@APTSynthesist]

Neutralize, low ready, sweep the pie...i have a small amount of pro training bit I also developed this strategy from watching real cop shooting videos where people die. Funny, I get made fun of on my videos for how I shoot, probably from people that learned to shoot from video games.

[@wb-usmcret.2337]

Keep up the good work. 2 to the chest one to the head. WB-USMC-RET

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

Today people write this stuff as "range theatrics". Which in a lot of cases that is what this can be without a purpose driven training attribute of the action. The best way you can do this on your own is actually identify things as your scan, saying in your head what you see. Doing this prevents from "fake scan and assess" training scars.

[@legendarygigolo823]

I squeeze gats till my clips is empty

[@alvaroeloredo]

Good stuff

[@golfer963]

👍🏻 thanks

[@cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974]

Thanks.

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

Get some!

[@louisitoro1899]

Great instruction!!

[@chuckmassey5597]

Reid great advice

[@Wootangtw]

Thanks brother...

[@johnniewasr5740]

GREAT video Reid

[@gracengrit3995]

SOLID!👊

[@vfries2]

Thank for the great tip.

[@samhicks7568]

Another great video, thanks.

[@googleuser8448]

Excellent video.

[@rubenjimenez5213]

Good advice, keep up the good work💪💪👍👍

[@daviddean7928]

Great point good video

[@savefreedom790]

Love the hat brother, I wear the same one. Great videos.

[@danayen4806]

100% correct I knew an police officer who lost his life to poor training I was in the same class in 1970 and I argued with the instructor over the training we got because under stress you will do what you were trained to do train wrong and you have a good chance of dying. I argued because my Dad was Sheriff and that not the way he trained me I refused to train wrong after the officer died they change the training class, 28 years in EMS I have seen a lot of people with poor training. Need more people like you Reid.

[@othonkai]

Good info , thanks

[@WFOHara-gt8ku]

Good stuff Devil Dog.

[@maryhildreth754]

Reid, I saw a video I would like to send you. I subscribe to this Romanian guy who does commentary on politics and culture war. He put out a video the other day talking with a friend of his and the topic turned to guns and owning guns, which is hard to do there in Romania. His friend is trying very hard to get gun ownership and gun culture started back up over there in Romania like it was before WWII. He wants to work with people there to lobby their govt I suppose. He is meeting with and talking to folks about it and I thought you might be interested in seeing this and also maybe have some ideas for him. I will link the video if you want to see it, I'm not sure if my comment will show if I post a link.

[@joesapienza8121]

Mary, may I ask what the name of this channel is ? Sounds very interesting.

[@maryhildreth754]

@@joesapienza8121 RomanianTVee is the channel. The video I am talking about is titled something like "can you legally own a tank in eastern europe". They dont talk about tanks very much, it's just a clip from a longer conversation between Vee and his friend. Vee is a good kid in my opinion, and he is very much against communism and tries to educate some of the other millennials about what it really is, but they just call him an alt right nazi hater etc lol. He talks a lot about video games and movies etc but also politics now that he has gained followers following GamerGate. Anyway, he also put up another video this morning of more of the conversation with the friend. Check out the tank video and let me know what you think. Also, english is not his first language so if something falls flat, that's why.

[@joesapienza8121]

@@maryhildreth754 ... Thank you Mary, it's very much appreciated. Have a wonderful week ahead !

[@maryhildreth754]

@@joesapienza8121 also, I just noticed on another upload of a conversation clip that Vee put up that his friends channel is called Freedom Alternative. I looked at it but havent watched it, most of the videos are pretty long and he also talks about world politics. (Vee is sitting to the right and the friend is the guy to the left when you watch the clips)

[@amirharris6676]

Agreed!

[@davidhack6789]

SEMPER FI BROTHER!

[@rnginu59]

Great video! Thankyou!

[@toiletpaper5770]

I tell my girlfriend don't expect the first shot to neutralize the threat

[@KommBat]

I belive 4 is the average round count to stop a threat. Just keep on the trigger (shooting) till it’s over

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

Really appreciate every tip you give. Keep your powder dry brother

[@danrolli3576]

How about in a rifle situation read? Same thing?

[@charliefoxtrot5001]

Same thing!

[@radicalgreek99]

It's all about 2 tap then tap

[@theusconstitution1776]

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[@fukcg00gle95]

I'm glad this sob is on our side.

[@Kylecombes4]

Got it

[@jcnikoley]

While you’re standing there robotically turning your head, you are a stationary target without cover. You should be moving to cover/away from the threat in a defensive situation. True, you need to have your “head on a swivel”, but you’re not gonna be doing it like RoboCop, more like a pigeon on crack.