Firearms Facts Episode 13: "Conditioned Reflex"

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This is a great episode people. Barry put a lot of thought into this video. I think you guys will like it. His points are well taken in my opinion.
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[@hickok45]

The Georgia State Board of Regents has announced that it would like to renew Professor Barry's "higher education" teaching license for another year! :-)

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Prof. Berry looks so badass drawing that Makarov with a suit

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Professor Barry was awesome! better than any of my profs at college. ;( too bad he isnt with us any more

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"a roaring lion, some kind of a landslide or whatever..." I love this channel!

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He was a legend!

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If the NRA had a hall of frame, He should be the first one inducted

[@tehkoalainsurgency]

If I ever go to Georgia I'm stopping at Moss Pawn to get a T Shirt and some pictures for sure. Great people. And seriously I'm learning more from their videos than I ever did in school. I miss Barry, one of the best teachers we've had.

[@SavageShooter93]

This is a great video, its something that seems to get passed over alot, It seems like common sense to train the way you fight but when your adrenaline kicks you react and do what you are used to. I recently experienced this, I just got a CCW permit, so Ive been carrying my CZ85, Ive also been carrying knives for years and years now and I always have at least one, usually a benchamde 710 or 810 and my Benchmade 531 I went to an ATM after work and its in a secluded corner of a parking lot, I noticed a guy hanging out and, after I got my money he walks up and asks me for a smoke, I told him no, then he asks for a few bucks, I told him no, then he turns away from me I hear the flick of a knife, and he turns back and waives the knife around and tells me to give him my wallet and keys. Startled, I pretended to be very scared and put my hands up, and told him something like "ok ok here take them" (I was scared, my adrenaline was pumping but I was surprisingly calm for the situation) I had my benchmade 810 in my pocket like usual and, I had my CZ85, I didnt even think about going for the gun, I grabbed the knife, because thats what Ive been used to having. Unfortunately, a penny had wedged itself in between the blade and the liner so my knife wouldnt open, and still I didnt think to go grab my CZ, I instantly decided I was going to go for my other knife a small Benchmade 531, Before I could he slashed at me I blocked the blade and captured his wrist (ive had some knife defense training, It kicked in) he caught the meaty part of my left palm just below the little finger and I got cut pretty badly but only felt warmth, Still I hadnt had the reaction to go for the gun. I still had my 810 in my hand and I pulled him by the wrist I had captured towards me and off to the side, and just out of reaction I threw a sloppy right hook with the closed knife in my hand and hit him right on the ear with an open palm and the pocket clip side of my knife. So I basically boxed his ear with the side of the knife. he went down hard and was basically unconscious. after I stopped the bleeding, I realized that I never even thought about grabbing my gun, not because I didnt want to or think I wouldnt be justified to use it, but because I wasnt used to having it. Its pretty hard to forget you are carrying a full sized all steel pistol the thing is 43oz loaded, but I went for the knife I had simply because thats what I was used to.

[@andrebissey6309]

Wish I could have learned directly from the hand of the master, Prof. Barry. Love these videos.

[@briansmobile1]

I love your videos and watch them regularly. I don't often comment, but this has got to be one of my favorites. If this were in church I'd be holler'n HALLELUJAH- AMEN BROTHER! You're speaking the truth about conditioning and "automatic response". While we all try to avoid these kinds of life and death moments- we don't get to choose the actions of others. We can only prepare for them. This doctrine of preparedness is what makes for survivors instead of victims.

[@TheKilld3vil]

Great video. The conditioned reflex is why the military (Army and Marines especially) changed the way they teach weapons skills. Before, they used to be taught that if your weapon jams or malfunctions on the range, you raise your non-firing hand and wait for the range master to assist you. They found that younger soldiers were experiencing jams on the battle field, and raising their hands and waiting for help.

[@JDFlegel]

I think a "Story time with Barry" playlist is in order. I would love to hear a lot of his stories, but this video makes me want to hear about having to draw his gun.

[@dennishammer2132]

this guys right i lost a 4 by 4 buck two years back because i never fired with the iron sights. I shot twice at the buck missed because the scope was off. I instinctively razed the scope to my eye both times. I should have use the iron sighs more often that is how i shot a doe the next day with the same gun

[@andrebissey6309]

They have a saying in the fire dept. Train like you fight, fight like you train. Professor Barry is amazing. Thanks for all the great, informative, and entertaining videos.

[@chrisjensen9709]

I agree whole-heartedly with your lesson; Practice makes PERMANENT!

[@redwolfmendoza]

Wisdom. Thank you prof Barry.

[@GunnyJeffers]

You've sealed the deal Eric! I'm going to Moss Pawn as soon as possible. I'm not sure I learned anything, as some of this seemed instinctive. I even carry in my home and randomly practice drawing my pistol, but mostly to check for my "natural" sight alignment and sight picture "muscle memory". But I need to be more proactive about how I carry. Going from open carry to concealed is the hardest, but sometimes we have to go concealed to "get along" with the general public. My M9FS Beretta has a safety and I've "clicked" it off when I see things that don't seem right, because I honestly know that I would miss that most important step in an emergency. This video reminds me that I need to practice with my snap caps more, and work the safety as I draw, as my natural grip and sight alignment is already mastered. Again, great post Eric, I hope I get to meet you at Moss Pawn.

[@earlmcmanus194]

I love that J.M. Browning's portrait is in the 'classroom'.

[@crackbaby1058]

3:17 IN A FIYA FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!

[@MattyD209]

I wanted to yell B.S. when Barry said "It makes a groove in your brain" and drew it...... But you just can't do that to him because he's so cool. A fantastic lesson to be learned here too.

[@MrJjbarragan]

Excellent video Mr. Barry. Anatomically speaking we don't produce new groves in our brain any time we learn something new; but your example very well illustrates how we can achieve a "conditioned reflex" ...just the way laureate Nobel Prize Ivan Petrovich Pavlov demonstrated using his famous experiments with dogs :"and the process whereby dogs or humans learn to connect a stimulus to a reflex is called conditioning..." Thank you again Sir, thank you Erick.

[@mwisch4]

yea i agree, I like when Barry starts telling stories about his experiences with guns and his life in general. Its always good to learn from the experiences of someone who has been around a lot longer than you and seen things you have not

[@crunch9876]

Man has over time evolved and acquired this reflex it's very interesting just like we've evolved many other things although this reflex was acquired by our ancestors way back before we were even homosapien sapien

[@caseyolejnicak7310]

2 of the greatest and most respected people on earth on just one internet tab!?! INSANE (I luv you guys, -your biggest fan from Minnesota)

[@Pro2AGuy]

So true on what many CCW'ers wrongly take for granted. For example when Barry mentioned the possibility of an incidence while pumping gas and how quickly one would HAVE to know how to immediately utilize his weapon it made me think of many guys I know who pocket carry in less than ideal pants and could in no way get to that gun quick enough to save their life--Conversely, I know of guys that carry in the pocket using the "correct" pants whereby the gun can easily be accessed.Be smart like Barry!

[@mickymcfarts5792]

In short train how you fight. Barry looking like a respectable Irish gentlemen.

[@ridermike221]

Holy crap this is great information. I've never been told to carry the exact way you practice. Thanks a ton Erik and Barry!

[@massacreman3000]

This is true. Very true. You guys are great, providing examples and everything. Bravo, Sire.

[@mwisch4]

I loved this video!!! I hope you guys do many videos like this one. The classroom videos and gun gripes are the best! I just can't get enough of them.

[@glockbrothers]

Thanks for bring back the the Firearm Facts. Love this series of videos.

[@fathermarkspruill9860]

Love the classroom episodes. Well thought out and presented. Thank you!

[@lostforevermore7150]

I share that love of revolvers. Thank you Barry. You made me think of why I love them.

[@GSR187]

As usual another great video. I was at the range yesterday and we were talking abut our favourite youtube gun shows and yours was on top of the list. Keep up the grat work, from Canada.

[@jordanaug81]

Great video! Under severe stress you will automatically revert back to the way you trained, good or bad its all coming to the center stage in a stressful situation.

[@ricky55626]

Barry was the man. His video's are the best!

[@infantryjon1]

Great video guys, very informative.Thanks for all you do.

[@TVguy9999]

EXCELLENT VIDEO GUYS! This is exactly why I appreciate your words of wisdom! Thanks!

[@benwinstanley101]

Wisdom only the wise old boys n girls share there knowledge these days no one shares knowledge or experience in anything . Hat off ! Great video

[@moviking]

Another great vid guys, thanks for all the work you do, keep em' coming.

[@8TheManWithNoName8]

This was an invaluable lesson, thank you Barry and Eric!

[@aenhitchcock]

Thanks for your time,effort & info.

[@towrecker]

so true ! I have carried a J frame smith for years , I sometimes carry a set of them , the one time I had to pull that gun , I forgot the second one was even there , great advice !!

[@Dasjabal]

Probably the best video thus far. Great job, great info. Keep em' coming professor.

[@dadom2440]

Best firearm education video on the youtube so far. Keep up the good work guys. I am coming to your shop this week.

[@john.pereyra]

Excellent Lesson. Very insightful!

[@txlaflash]

Great Vid! Thanks for all you guys do!

[@Ju87StukaB2]

Talking about the brass bucket, Ive got a similair story about swedish UN soldiers, involved in combat in the Balkans. When confronted with hostile T-55 tanks, the infantrymen hauled their recoilless rifles into position. For some reason later, they were ordered to pull back while still under fire. The commander waiting for a while went back to their position, finding the soldiers collecting the 84mm spent casings from their guns, just like at the fireing range back in Sweden.

[@pinchedavid10]

One of the best videos you guys have made. Great job.

[@1guyin10]

I second that motion and move for the granting of an honorary doctorate.

[@scanpacker]

School was in session........thanks Professor Barry.............another good presentation

[@CyberdyneSystemsSkynet]

On the topic of buckets, in my LE Function class our prof was telling us that in the 1986 Miami FBI shootout, as well as several other instances, officers using revolvers were found with brass in their pockets because the would dump their brass into their hand before reloading.

[@daemonicflame]

You guys are truly awesome. Keep it up!

[@ArmednSafe]

Great advice guys, thanks.

[@cam70ds]

Great video and fantastic advice.

[@harleyghost]

Good information, I never thought of it before. Thank you.

[@johnnydavis249]

Love the intro. Shoot smile and look back at the camera. LOL

[@thesuperfan99]

Great video fellas, always enjoy them. This one especially! Best channel on the tube.

[@Imakeweirdstuff]

Thanks for a great informative video!

[@MrCrochunter]

My nights at work would suck without these vidoes. Great job guys! keep it up.

[@Goldberg1337]

Great episode! Really a great lesson.

[@signman1937]

definately one of your best vids ever thanks so much guys

[@thephoenix134]

Barry and Eric! Thanks to you guys I now open carry a Hi point 9mm Compact, I hope to never use it but with your informative videos things like this just may save my life! Thanks!!!

[@EDCList]

7:14 "This is a rough sketch of a human brain"... The next 30 seconds from the Professor is one of the most important lessons you can learn in regards to doing *anything* under pressure. First aid, firearms, driving, self defense, sports, whatever. Train for real life situations. With somebody yelling at you. With 2 hours sleep. In your underwear. With somebody throwing things at you. In the rain. In the dark. With a blinding headache. Train until you're visualizing it as you're falling asleep.

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Informative list. Many out of print it looks like and going for a good bit on eBay now.

[@megajeeplover]

very good lesson. thanks Barry.

[@justiceinduhbarrel]

Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge with us! greetings from Brazil

[@solesearched]

Fantastic lesson!

[@CPLBSS88]

excellent points. its something that I have known but in an effort to become a better teacher, I am really enjoying these vids from those that are more experienced than I.

[@BosleyBeats]

Yup. This is a damn good video. Barry is definitely speaking the truth about conditioned reflexes. Excellent examples presented here

[@donkeykong384]

that is the finest illustration of a human brain i have ever laid eyes upon.

[@CountryBoyPrepper]

Excellent video! Great advice!

[@tempo529]

Excellent video,well done.

[@Berthrond]

Interesting video as always. "Train as you fight, fight as you train"

[@OfficialWestCoastStocks]

Brilliant lesson

[@Brhine82]

Great vid. Great advise. I like that magnet also.

[@richardpetty1000]

great video guys thanks

[@jondough7777777]

great video. im glad i came across your channel and subbed. i appreciate your wisdom.

[@CoastalGardening]

great presentation , and priceless information , thanx for sharing . =)

[@lyleinmb]

great job. thanks lyle

[@639Beaver]

Thanks, great info.

[@Anzrul]

Great video guys. Keep 'em coming.

[@shagtreez209]

Thank you for the info Barry.

[@jpalberthoward9]

Another insightful, well thought out tribute to good ol' common sense. Well done once again, as usual, Professor.

[@drachhart839]

very nicely done

[@samuelwalker6746]

Love yalls videos

[@sodalines]

thats a great little magnet you got there. and another great video.. thanks moss pawn

[@trevormuse8196]

"This is the one that will kill the HELL out of you." Lol, well put Barry.

[@NoGuff]

Valuable info, thanks for the video.

[@aarondimabuyu8855]

Brais!!! Your vids are awsome i love your channel! Fromphilippines with lots of love! Take care guys!

[@thefinder808]

Very good lesson and entertaining. If you want to Barry, we would all love to hear your self defense stories. I always find it educational to hear those true life situations. We get it if you don't want to though.

[@tcarp1616]

Great vid guys!

[@jpulizzano]

Nicely done... and yes to the gun magnet....!!!!!

[@ugotit33x]

Another good one guys Cheers

[@dozerjohn]

Please make more videos like this one, this is damn interesting even outside of the firearms field. I use my knife a lot at work, when I switched brands of my work pants I constantly couldn't find the bloody thing for a week before I got used to the new pocket system.

[@happycritic]

Good lecture professor!

[@clamum]

Very good video. I just got done reading a Concealed Carry and Self Defense basics book which also discussed these topics. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's "On Combat" (and "On Killing" I suppose too) goes into great detail and discussion about these topics as well. Just as important as these topics you covered, is ALWAYS be in "Condition Yellow" when out in public. It's kinda scary how many people just walk around oblivious, in "Condition White".

[@dennisfiller]

Never thought much of those magnets. Now I am thinking about getting one for my 590. Thanks.

[@JonLucPritchard]

This is brilliant.

[@razielgon123]

Good video. It also applies to playing an instrument. Once you learn to play the wrong way, it takes a lot of practice to relearn.

[@Megzamani]

Thank you very much