Dry Fire Drills for Home Training | Sheepdog Response

Tim Kennedy discusses the value of dry firing and demonstrates his favorite drills for home training.
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About Sheepdog Response:
Sheepdog Response was founded by Green Beret, Special Forces, Sniper, and former top 5 UFC Middleweight, Tim Kennedy. Tim was also the co-star of Hunting Hitler on the History Channel, and more recently, Hard To Kill, on the Discovery Channel.
People face threats of violence every day, ranging from large-scale terrorism to one-on-one assaults. Most people are unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively. This weakness in the flock allows the wolves to attack with great ease and success.
The answer is not more laws. The wolves don’t follow them. We must give the good guys the tools they need to effectively respond to violence. The more Sheepdogs we can train to be truly ready to respond to a mass shooting, terrorist attack, violent mugging or home invasion, the better the chances are that the bad guys will get what they deserve and the good guys will survive. Most people sign up for martial arts or weapons training expecting to learn realistic self-defense, and few get it…
We have developed a curriculum that addresses the skills you need to successfully respond to threats

[@bobbysweeney5377]

I've always ran drills in every home I've lived in, implementing different scenarios to clear. There should never be another man alive that can clear your own home like you can. Especially in the dark. Drill everything.

[@luismeza797]

Bobby Sweeney drill on

[@Ilovecomedy818]

kay lol

[@bobbysweeney5377]

@@Ilovecomedy818 laugh it off all the way up to dealing with a home invader. You'll be fine. I'm sure of it.

[@Omar-bv3gu]

Dude me!

[@friendsclose-enemiescloser8551]

Sounds like paranoia to me😂

[@enabel9939]

I was a music teacher for 20+years. I had a saying… “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect”

[@enabel9939]

@Tim Westwood Sounds like Lombardi's in some seriously good company, then!

[@elchuzalongo4339]

@Jason Christodoro okay?

[@tacticaltrumpet3561]

As a fellow music teacher, I concur.

[@patrickcenkush519]

My piano teacher said the same.

[@Tmanaz480]

As my golf instructor used to say: "Don't practice your mistakes"

[@bitfinesse]

“Perform the appropriate amount of meaningful repetitions until you can access your skills at an intuitive/subconscious level” - Pat 🤗

[@crisfalcon9534]

There are really only two ways to do anything: 1. Do it right 2. Do it again Very helpful video sir. Much respect. Thanks for serving our country.

[@AusDenBergen]

Wow so deep. Much profound.

[@BestnameIcanThinkof89]

I love this video. My martial arts instructor once told me “Practice makes permanent. Take the time to get it correct because that will become your muscle memory.” Thank you for making this!

[@MK3JettaDude]

I like the holster. I remember my dad always having the SF insignia on his beret and I always thought De Oppresso Liber was a cool motto. Thank you for your service. My father retired at 29 years and was SF the majority of it and I’m lucky to have had a teacher like him.

[@neildelossantos9705]

I remember you from “Ultimate Soldier Challenge”, when you and your partner absolutely destroyed the competition. Your gun skills as an operator is legendary. Thanks for this.

[@victoriahedley4247]

his elbows are locked straight, that puts the recoil in his upper body, his elbows should be bent so they act like shock absorbers, your elbows take the recoil not your body

[@AnyDayNow360]

I appreciate your delivery and teaching. Thanks for your service, Tim, and thank you for sharing us lessons we can implement.

[@Jyoelmejor]

I absolutely love this guy. God bless Tim Kennedy!

[@bjorden66]

“That wall flower just looking to dance” 😂😂

[@ph00ny1]

Hahahahah took me a few minutes to realize that it's Tim Kennedy. I was like that dude looks awful familiar. Is that Tim Kennedy? nah couldn't be.. Wait it is!!!! Instant subscription right here!!!

[@luisacosta4393]

“Bad” “Super Bad, haaa!” Haha. A kid at heart.

[@johnmaxeyjr656]

Thank you for making this video for the public. Awesome training.

[@johntezon1803]

Thank you so much for sharing-thank you for serving our country!

[@EASyourpain]

Thanks Tim, adding ooda loop to dry fire was a great tip that I never thought of. Definitely practicing deciding to act while watching an action movie tonight 👊

[@albaperez1136]

Es un hombre adorable

[@Diddley-js6lf]

Good deal pal you are good, happy to hear from you, I use two pistols the one that I carry constantly and the second is a smaller pistol that I carry in certain situations. I love the drill. For years everyone said do not dry fire you Gun but it don’t hurt a thing. It gives you very good knowledge of that particular pistol you carry. I love that instructions.

[@billybee3423]

9:56 reminded me of something my sons Kenpo instructor one said. “Practice doesn’t make perfect! Perfect practice makes perfect!"

[@stayvigilant7856]

Awesome video brother!! I'm getting my ccw next week so this helps. Dry fire is a huge part of training.

[@holisticbodyworkandwellness]

Excellent video, tips and instructions Tim. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@rickingraham4451]

Awesome, this helped me understand the process of grip and draw . Thank you

[@JupiterFerrari]

Thank you, Mr. Kennedy.

[@jivadaya6439]

Just had a nice session this morning - good stuff right here.

[@amoshies123]

Best advice, "If you're gonna train all jacked up, you're gonna perform all jacked up." Great stuff!

[@manrex5238]

Thank you very much for your drills man very simple explained.

[@trumpforceone2689]

I like it! Train with what you intend to fight with!

[@yilderim1924]

This great information, thank you! Train often and safely and you can win the day.

[@xjetpilot]

Great training video. Learned quite a bit, Thanks Tim.

[@michaelval7264]

4 cardinal rules to handling a gun, awesome fundamentals, great 4 step draw, OODA loop. all in 17 minutes. I am a new sub to sheepdog response, but liking what I see.

[@williammcguire5685]

Thanks for covering this subject very informative.

[@billyanthony2051]

Fantastic instruction video! I watched you so close on yr 1234 draw exercise, I knew something would be different based on where yr support hand was placed before the draw, then came the tea cup! I have subscribed and will be watching, thanks for sharing your Gift!!

[@justmike6377]

Had an uneasy feeling when you were dancing and staring into my soul 🤣 as always, great content. Stay safe

[@miguelojeda9359]

I like how you mentioned using the left hand the way you did, relying on your right hand mostly for the use of your trigger finger

[@Dividenddream]

Definitely earned a subscriber, thank you sir.

[@treeminutesorless5835]

Thanks Tim

[@outdoorzone]

Great tips and ideas brother much respect!! As the Army taught me….Perfect your practice!!!

[@majksenkerik7397]

Excellent! A lot of great points, thank you!

[@beto1276]

Thanks! Very useful!!!

[@toddboone333]

Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

[@riversavage5608]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@dh2360]

Great information, learning a lot!

[@TheTennisMachine]

Thanks for the great teaching tools

[@jasonbell6019]

Great video , and as always I learned a hell of a lot. If someone is is going to go through drills like these they definitely should visually check a magazine when after manually emptying it though. Cant rely on counting or "feel" . Could be the one mistake that proves fatal otherwise . Keep up the amazing work man .

[@pattyreay9731]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@randocommando5912]

Very helpful...I especially like the the prom eye contact part.

[@jt2475]

I used to be a barber and cut your hair. I asked you what your favorite gun was and you said Ed Brown 1911. I asked you who your toughest fight was and you said Jacare Souza. Well I went to get an Ed Brown but walked out with a WC instead and I’m still looking for Jacare. You were extremely humble. Thanks for the story I’ll be telling my kids.

[@nomad155]

Wait he fought in the UFC or strike Force

[@StephenMulder]

Awesome thanks!

[@wreckcreationandenginenuity]

Thank you for some good information.

[@markitagainer4613]

Great job

[@freedomflower76]

Love your videos, sir!

[@alisongoldsberry8062]

DH showed me this channel. I've got a 2 year plan for training to do

[@ii7990]

The entire video is great, but I really like the idea about using your assisting hand to do the majority of the holding of the gun and your main hand to just actuate the trigger.

[@VTPSTTU]

Thank you!

[@Tylermichealmusic]

Thank you sir

[@studmonkey69able]

Sirt training day wit the boys is fun. We have a cookout, and everyone brings their sirt pistols and we just go the whole day trying to get the drop on each other. It gives you that level of stress that is enough to make you mess up sometimes. And its a real fun way to work on situational awareness, draw from the drop, etc.

[@kestrelmediaofficial8171]

The practice with a movie is such a great suggestion. Thanks!!

[@johnathanedwards3500]

Thank you

[@randallwilliams4658]

Great Info Sir.

[@jeremiahsanchez9420]

Awesome video.

[@DElge-pm3gx]

Think ill gonna do it on the range as a warm up and home. cant do it oftan enough! thanks mate

[@vincewainwright3802]

Thanks Tim 🍻

[@lifeinperspective5327]

Thank you, Tim! Love the idea of watching a movie and being in the fight 👌

[@farmerjoebrown2189]

Great stuff

[@BLVRZ]

You’re awesome sir,.. really great vid!..

[@shawnaustin3035]

Real valuable information 👍🏽

[@Jrocc811]

Tim would have a giant gear locker instead of a big screen tv in his livingroom 😂

[@user-vx4ts8vm1l]

Thats his gun room

[@oscarmacho2798]

You also have to train presenting the gun from lying on your bed wherever you conceal it at night, because that will be the most probable scenario you will use it at home

[@omegalgo297]

Great! thank you!

[@teinh22a]

I love the wall flower dance sir!!

[@josephdixon1688]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m ordering some Tap Rack Training Aids right now!

[@KAOSINDAFLESH]

Thank you. I needed this. Very helpful for new gun owners.

[@aallen2512]

You talked about your team in a firefight when you’re not there and family being harmed in a different video I was 3/75 B CO and still contracting with DOS. I thought I was the only one the had the nightmares about the family deal. I thank you for all you do. RLTW.

[@surfshootsweat8933]

Been dry firing a TON with this Covid shenanigans going down. Cracked me up when he mentioned the TV thing. I 100% do that. Wife absolutely loves it. NOT.

[@jcoopdo]

Hilarious he said that. I didn't think many dudes did that, but I guess I'm wrong, glad to know there are other pyschos in the world like me. Lol

[@kaleba819]

Same

[@DavidSmith-hc2xu]

Hell yeah! especially when I see some known scummy terds on MSM telling lies and pushing their activist propagandist hatred of Merica'.

[@johnjackson9767]

Hehe, mine does too.

[@tcarr1]

BWAHAHAHAHA Totally have done this! Wife response: What the hell?

[@riversavage5608]

Good video!

[@94SexyStang]

My accuracy improved like 90% after getting a Laser cartridge.....I got to see how my grip was affecting my trigger pull and accuracy....... and see how my crosshairs were Really working......after all the time Practicing...........it carried Right over to my REAL shooting. I didn't follow anyone's "protocol"......just watched Jerry Miculek's videos on Proper Grip(and Taran Butler).......then started self-analyzing myself, corrected it........then made it Muscle Memory. The key is to be HONEST about what you're doing right and wrong......you gotta call yourself out......and leave the ego at the door.

[@KEEPxITx1HUNET]

This is so helpful

[@WiscoViking]

Don’t understand the lack of views and subscribers this channel is solid

[@paraAA82]

Is because this is the best kept secret. Solid channel.

[@KevinMTierney]

He needs better production quality ie a dedicated microphone

[@JDMluvDSMkila]

@G Soap pretty sure lucas hosts training classes and definitely has shooting experience in comp what are you talking about lmao. (I get the fact he comes off as a tool but he is knowledgeable.)

[@seemyad1]

Possibly because extremely dangerous information in this video could get someone hurt! He is teaching civilians to draw with their finger on the trigger as soon as they clear the holster. This is absolutely not the way to draw your weapon other than a combat zone while surrounded by the enemy. Your finger remains outside of the trigger guard while drawing and until you have acquired a target.

[@Bigboro]

He is very good with all the skills. And that comes from a professional sniper here . Every time someone good try to explain anything, the haters gonna show 🆙 to find mistakes and to throw all they insecurities around, specially when we can’t see them like the internet.

[@mr.matthews67]

Flag looks good on the wall. Love it.

[@mychalcolalilo8593]

The look in your face while you draw makes me want to be a better shooter. You’re one of the best people in the world and I’m glad I can learn from you.

[@mohammedjj9358]

Huge fan 💪🏼

[@coldbloodedreptile8199]

Thanks for these videos Tim. They come in handy in real life, if ever nessecary. I live in LA, shit happens often in LA. Karate and Judo ain't enough, to keep a man safe.

[@paraglidingnut26]

Great info Tim, thank you! Your emphasis on absolutely no ammo in the room you are dry firing is of the highest priority. Started action pistol shooting over 17 years ago, know of a couple folks who've had accidental discharges(floor and wall) luckily no one was harmed. Specify a particular place in the home where live ammo will never be while dry firing.

[@StaccatoRedFox]

I just use empty mags and as long as I don’t go over to my ammo and load a mag then load and cock my gun without noticing, nothing can happen.

[@paraglidingnut26]

@@StaccatoRedFox Make damn sure every single time Zen.

[@specialsause949]

@@paraglidingnut26 I actually have 2 aftermarket mags that don't feed correctly. Instead of returning them (they were cheap), they're now dedicated as dry fire magazines. They never have rounds out in them.

[@NuffxSaid]

Really need to come take a class with you guys!

[@nikkiblackburn-orr2470]

The wallflower wanting to dance. Love it. Great video

[@THETASKFORCE151]

Great video brother...truth!

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Very helpful

[@Kusiakleather]

Situational awareness is very important! Thank you for sharing with us all you know, it helps us make better decisions to protect our home and our family ! ;)Vivi

[@pehenryjr]

Great video subscribed!

[@Nick-NY]

That’s the real Captain America right there!

[@Halldog7]

Conexus X18 How is he an American tough guy douchebag bag?

[@patriotplumber4694]

Conexus , you sound a little jelly

[@combatveteran240]

lol caaalm down

[@rds4629]

I understood that reference.

[@enriquesotelo9300]

Conexus X18 you sound like the douche to be honest dude

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Came back to rewatch and take more notes

[@franke102]

I love how you used the word 'sheepdog' in your company name. I remember that speech like it was yesterday.

[@mustangsallyride]

Pardon me for “eavesdropping”, but, what speech are you referring to? I would be very interested in seeing or reading it! Thank you!!

[@franke102]

@@mustangsallyride It's the speech the commander of infantry basic training battalions give the new guys to punp them up for defending America. Terrorists = Wolves Civilians = Sheep Soldiers = Sheep Dogs

[@ryanwood7657]

I hope he writes a book about what really happened while filming “Hunting Hitler.” Tim is a great role model for our young people.

[@richdillon1221]

Yeah man gonna practice now

[@michael7324]

Studied Boyds OODA loop as a civilian. As a fire fighter I try training Incident Commanders to the concept as it applies to the fire service. Boyd was one smart cookie.

[@westcoastgatti944]

Love the wallflower...lol...great info..thanks

[@lusanlu]

Nice!

[@chrismoreno9821]

Vary informative. Thank you tim. I know this sounds random but is there a tactical advantage in skipping belt loops?

[@adamq3397]

I think I have Tim-itis, I binge on sheepdog videos regularly

[@menitojr6066]

Lol first thing that came to mind was “ hey its that guy that pretended to be a white belt”. Good info man!

[@C-Dub1906]

Thanks for the vid. I picked up some good info as a new gun owner.