Massad Ayoob - How To Train A New Gun Owner - Critical Mas Episode 12 - Teaching Gun Safety

Gun safety has always been important, but lately there have been many examples of carelessness around lethal firearms. It is estimated that over the past two years, 10 million Americans became first time gun owners. That is a lot of people that need to learn about gun safety. These novices are looking to this community for knowledge and instruction. Massad Ayoob has been training new gun owners for decades. Massad shares his process and step-by-step instruction to help you become a firearms instructor.
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ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
0:00 - Introducing New Shooters
1:05 - The Dummy Gun
2:05 - The Training Pistol
2:45 - Dry Fire
3:40 - Trigger Pull
4:30 - Trigger Safety
5:30 - Jeff Cooper's 4 Rules of Safety
7:45 - Live Fire
10:00 - Overall Goals
10:30 - Be There For Them
11:30 - MassadAyoobGroup.com
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[@joes9586]

This is free, first class training. Hats off, Mas.

[@shootinitstraight4162]

Followed Mas my entire 25 year LE career. Taught us more than any police academy. Retired now, but still following! 👍

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Thanks for your service. I am going to Retire with 23 years in this September of 2022. Stay Safe! 🤠👍🇺🇸👮🏻‍♂️⭐️ B9USA Sr.

[@TONY19021965]

@@BERETTA9mmUSA Thank you for your bravery, & years of service. Maybe, you'd consider transitioning to teaching/instructor. Good experienced men are hard to come by. And let's face it, you just can't fake experience! May God bless your retirement in every way! Best regards. Let's be safe out there. *FIDELIS AD MORTEM*

[@winstonsmiths2449]

I read his articles back in the late 70s! He was the Man back then.

[@bradparker9664]

You got me beat by a couple years, but otherwise, DITTO!

[@dantebernabe6714]

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[@rexrodecolt]

It's been said that Shaolin monks actually receive there training on how to be Ice-Cold, from Massad Ayoob himself. Great information, Many thank's.

[@nmr6988]

Massad Ayoob, I pray that someday I'll have the privilege of taking a course with you.

[@christopherseivard8925]

Thanks. I am currently a stroke survivor, and former firearms enthusiast. I have plenty to”re-learn “.it will be a long time before Itouch a firearm.

[@nmr6988]

Christopher, I'm glad you're a stroke SURVIVOR. if you're able to use both hands and could load a Taurus TX22 magazine, you'd have 16+1 rounds of .22LR. I've put at least 5,000 rounds through it and had two misfires only. You can put a lot of rounds on target even one-handed. I wish you all the best.

[@christopherseivard8925]

@@nmr6988 thanks for the advice! I have a long road back!

[@nmr6988]

@@christopherseivard8925 , Believe it or not, I understand. I haven't had a stroke but my father-in-law did, and he was a jazz pianist. He never regained the use of his right hand, but he could really play a great bass line in a jazz group! Don't give up! When you feel like getting mad about it, it's okay to get mad. It's also okay to have dark times. But you'll bounce back from those. As a christian, I know my faith helps me and has helped me through some very very bad times. I hope you have a faith to fall back on as well. I will remember you in my prayers tonight.

[@sidrow11]

@@nmr6988 Well stated, sister. And I wish Christopher the best moving forward, as well.

[@gowilsoncombat]

We want to hear from you too! Please share some of your experiences and tips with training new gun owners.

[@shooterqqqq]

I had a student who was terrible. She never listened to instruction and she was using her husband's gun. I think he talked her into taking the course. I had other students who needed my time. Finally, the lady said she couldn't do it. So I agreed with her and moved onto the other students. I was wrong. I failed her. If I could have asked her what she needed, maybe there was something there that could have given me a hint how to reach her and get her to listen and drop the ego.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I use a air soft pistol. Thanks for the share!!

[@Tellos]

My trainers have stated not to put my finger on trigger until I have my sights on target AND I have made the decision to shoot. So I think a good modification to that rule.

[@pastordoogie8438]

I added a SIRT Pistol to my training class, qualification scores went up by several points, much better trigger pulls.

[@MrVillabolo]

Do people who learned bad habits undo them with training, or does it take extra effort to relearn?

[@jlthearcher]

I have found that telling the students who come into class worried because they know they don't know much about the subject, as opposed to the ones who don't know much but think they do, "I love students who have absolutely no experience with firearms because I don't have to 'unteach' bad habits and they're almost always better shooters by the end of class than the people who know a little bit", puts them at ease and gives them a lot more confidence than one might expect. It's a very simple and very accurate statement which has helped a lot of my students focus on the training as opposed to the potential for error.

[@nmr6988]

Well, I was talking to family on the phone so I missed the live chat. But thank goodness for the replay!

[@Citizens4DefenseLLC]

I started my training out at Front Sight Firearms Training Institute nearly 10 years ago with the Entry Level Four Day Defensive Handgun Course. They have trained nearly 1 million students over the past 25 years helping to positively affect the image of responsible gun ownership without any bootcamp mentality or Drill Instructor attitudes👊🏼💥🇺🇸⚔🦅🏆

[@Citizens4DefenseLLC]

@@TauAspire When I took my first class about 12 years ago I was completely green and considered unconsciously incompetent because I simply didn't know what I didn't know. Despite my irrational fear of guns I embraced the challenge and Front Sights cadre of professional instructors were there to support me and keep me safe as each day progressed through the curriculum. Fast forward to the past 18 months I have introduced 30 new friends and family to the world of professional firearms training and it's been an amazing journey! Thanks for your kind response👊🏼💥🇺🇸⚔🦅🏆

[@roykiefer7713]

I am so impressed by this video. What I expected was the “standard” begin was a low recoil (usually, a .22 LR) weapons, and so forth. Now I have informally assisted a LOT of people in the last 50+ years, but the ideas pressed here are excellent and I would never have considered them. THANK YOU very much.

[@davidinc.6351]

Thanks for this. I’m taking my nephew for his first shoot this weekend. I’ll do my best to be a good 2A representative of sorts.

[@radamrussell]

Great adjustment on Rule No. 3. I am a relatively new pistol guy, and after getting used to the muzzle, mechanics of good draws, dry fires, et al....like every kid, i wanted to be 'fast.' So my routine (even dryfire routine) became, draw and shoot, draw and shoot, draw and shoot, faster, faster, faster. Well, something, a 'lawful' shooting video, the CHL course, whatever, made me realize I needed to slow my roll and practice in ways that doesn't allow my muscle memory to get me in trouble in a stressful situation....even drawing, holding, holding, holding and holstering at times because draw, point and shoot could be a bad habit in the wrong situation. Great, great tip.

[@trvlace]

The obvious problem is the lack of a bigger bench vice. Holy Cow that would hold a transmission! 😜🤣. Your advice is always spot on however.. more vice!

[@Palo_Duro]

I was fortunate to have a MG40 class as my first real, formal training. The principles I learned from Mas have stuck with me, they are my foundation. Training is a lifelong journey but a solid foundation is crucial. Find an instructor with knowledge and wisdom, who doesn't take safety lightly (way too many do, I don't understand this). Find one who knows that self-defense for civilians isn't the same as being in a QRF in Kabul. And no, you don't have to spend a gazillion dollars to learn from such a person. Ask around, do your homework. I'd also suggest for beginners - don't constantly bounce around between different trainers (unless you're with someone horrible). Stick with an instructor for a bit so you can thoroughly learn what's being taught. Later you can move on to someone else, and you'll have some background to compare and see what works for you and what doesn't. When you quickly go through style after style after style, it makes it difficult for you to learn what's best for you.

[@noexcuses6727]

Just took my new neighbor out yesterday applying almost all of these principles. It is so gratifying when you observe them when they "get it" and start making hits well.

[@JESUSCHRISTISTHEKINGOFKINGS]

I was worried for minute... xD

[@TONY19021965]

What a phenomenal teacher, so direct, concise, and yet so absolutely pragmatic! Thank you so very much Mr. Ayoob. I had some pretty decent instructors, and mentors along the way in my 34 year firearm journey, and I wish a few more of those guys were more like Massad. And I never really thought of myself as being a "firearms instructor"; but that's exactly what I've done with my immediate family, and a half dozen or so friends! This has been one the best perspective inventory taking videos, that I've ever seen. Thanks again Mr. Ayoob, and thank you Wilson Combat. Best regards.

[@johnandrew-sm5fi]

I always learn something when I watch his videos.

[@user-cm8yb8rh3n]

Mr. Ayoob. One of the topics that I would like to see addressed is what to do when you are bit with hot Brass. Shoot semi autos long enough and you’ll get hot spent casing down your shirt. I know that you have addressed this before. However, I just saw a video on KZbin where a shooter shot himself in the face due to not knowing what to do when hot brass went down his shirt. If a new shooter knows what to expect, he will be better prepared when this happens, not if it happens! In your words. Thank you for all of your knowledge and experience over the years!!! Your teachings are invaluable!! I have been reading your articles since I was 16! I am retired law enforcement with 30 years of service and am still learning from you! Thanks again!!!

[@robertgarrett2290]

Maybe it’s in another video but for beginners the ‘full sized” 22 LR pistols in my opinion are great entry level firearms to practice with after the basics of handling and safety are established. From there, full sized 1911s in 9MM with light target rounds or 4-6” 38 Special revolvers also employing light target rounds. Applying low recoil in initial training does wonders on the learning curve.

[@nsob8897]

Listen to this guy. Dry fire will help no matter how silly it looks or feels or how you think you may be wasting energy. Do it every day if you can. It makes a shit load of difference in your control.

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

A lot of professional bullseye/precision shooters actually do more dry-fire training than live-fire training. It is very underrated, but everyone should do it a lot more!

[@dgmsantee2444]

Retired Federal LEO, 40+ year firearms instructor. I have followed Mas since he sarted writing, and the most important advice I ever got came from him; "Know where your attack is coming from, and have your counter in place before you ever need it. I was honored to teach along with him at he final, 2006 Convention of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET) in Albuqurque. He is a national treasure! Mark Hamersly INS/ICE/CBP Retired US Army Aviator/Small Arms Instructor

[@everydaypatriot1083]

When Mas talks, I listen.

[@oldcop18]

When Mas said the finger on the trigger thing it immediately rang true w/me. Every newbie I’ve seen p/u a gun has done exactly that, even after being told not to BEFORE picking up the gun.

[@harrydexter8426]

Good video. I was glad to see you give Col. Cooper the credit on firearm safety rules. He was a knowledgeable person & a founder in the combat handgun shooting. If he was alive today I am sure he would comment on the amazing slack you pickup after he passed! Keep the good work up. 👍😊🇺🇸

[@kellywalker8407]

I very seldom have a student for firearms instruction. Everyone around here already grew up hunting, trapping and shooting.

[@nmr6988]

But even long time shooters will benefit from Colonel Jeff Cooper's four safety rules.

[@knndyskful]

Thank God for the technology we have today to be able to video record Mas for history

[@nmr6988]

Amen to that.

[@patmaloney1140]

Thanks. Great video. Also, snap caps are nice addition when showing someone how to operate a handgun.

[@paulis7319]

Wow! I'm 52, been shooting "real guns" since four years old, and you just taught me an new way of trigger discipline...referring to keeping the finger out of the trigger hole until 100% ready to fire. I was always taught the way you first showed, which is finger on the trigger when pointed at the target. Someday I hope to get some training from you. Your knowledge is incredible!

[@DanielERodriguezMusic]

I have been a new gun owner since Fall 2021. The LTC and shooting classes were great. Since then, I have also had some expert help with shooting clays with the shotgun. The journey continues.

[@davidserlin7941]

Took my first five day class with him back in 1994, attended several one day seminars since then. A unique individual and talented teacher.

[@baldwinosko6278]

God I love the second amendment and God bless America I’m glad we got it Mr. Mossad you are one of the smartest people I know please keep up the good work and we love you a lot and your shows are wonderful

[@crabbyturtle1594]

I learn so much on every one of your videos.

[@bhoward9378]

Great video, Mas. I read your articles in "American Handgunner" back in the day, and I am thrilled to see you on this forum. I've only taught a few people to shoot. My twist when talking to people who have never seen a real gun before, much less handled one, is to emphasize precisely what it is. "This is a deadly weapon. It was designed to kill human beings. It has no other purpose. It is not safe and cannot be made to be safe, because it is purposefully dangerous. [pause] But you can handle it safely. Here's how." Then I get into the 4 rules.

[@willie1034]

I don't introduce students to the gun at the range. I teach them in the privacy of my/their home before any range time. This relieves much of the pressure so they're not fumbling with the gun at the range because they've already been taught about safe manipulation at the house. Lessons at the house are usually 4 hrs. while range time is usually 3 hrs. depending on the student.

[@jduffey320]

I learn something in every video. Thank you

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad to hear it!

[@JL-xn3zy]

Mas is a national treasure. 👍😎

[@Cap10VDO]

Over the years, every time I've picked up a gun publication, if the name "Massad Ayoob" was in the byline, I knew it was a must-read. Delighted to see his wisdom in video form! Thanks, Wilson Combat; and thanks, Mas--for everything all these years.

[@Whitpusmc]

I’m listening Mas!

[@drsvs]

Dear Mas, Your gentle and concise manner is so much a part of your effectiveness as a master teacher. I have had the honor and pleasure of teaching many new shooters. Your voice and manner are in my mind as I go about helping others to gain interest and confidence in this enjoyable skill we have. Thanks for all you do.

[@lovepickingnc9313]

I can't believe I didn't see this notification yesterday! So glad I saw it now. Living legend right there!

[@billbriggman2081]

Have read all his books and studied under Mas for twenty years. Took the LFI-1/MAG-40 class three times. The Best of The Best. A gentleman and a scholar.

[@thomaspotthoff3139]

Rules instilled since the age of 5. Thank you for this !

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Thanks wish I'd seen this 20 yrs ago. My first handgun lesson was a Ruger GP 100 stub nose .357. a box of bullets later and I didn't hit a thing. I was at a gun range with a cousin.

[@kylemaki6510]

Thank-you, fantastic video,… inspired me to get out with my nephew and the 10/22 more often.

[@jimmangan7650]

Great advice. I’m approached by people constantly. This is a huge help. Thank you.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bhardwaajmohabir9147]

Thank you for showing it on you tube have a good night 🙂

[@Glockerstein]

A+ Mr. Ayoob. That training pistol is a good investment and thanks again for this basic reminder. Very valuable for the new shooter.

[@t.w.3]

Learned shooting from age 6, are 40+ now.. Grew up around guns of all sorts. Teaching is always a learning experience that both parties grow from.

[@jasoncastle4818]

Outstanding AF, The best in the business!! Followed Mas for 30+years !!

[@tom_olofsson]

Mass' grip is steady as a rock.

[@asclepioesculapio3522]

Mr. Ayoob, you are a master! I consider a privilege to learn from you.

[@nathanlambshead4778]

Thank for the Vid. I am proud to be a New Hampshirite myself, with shooters like you from our state. One thing I have changed a bit on the safety rules when I am teaching a new gun owner, is that every gun IS always loaded. Rather than to treat it as IF it is loaded. I know it is just semantics, but subconciously it matters I think. if the gun MIGHT be loaded, it also MIGHT be unloaded. So...every gun IS loaded when it reaches your hand. Period. Check it every time, even if you just cleared it, put it down on the coffee table to get your tea, and picked the gun back up. It is loaded again! (and even if you are the only person in the house). Sounds odd, I know.

[@brucecarothers441]

Thanks, Mas. Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

[@gowilsoncombat]

You are welcome!

[@MichaelSkelton]

The torrent of knowledge in tandem with the strategically placed moments of levity is why I keep returning to this channel

[@Monster11B]

Thank you Mr Ayoob... I have been listening to your advice since I was a teenager. Now retired veteran and current LEO, I find you to still be as relevant and informative as you were to me 30 years ago. I agree with the responsibility inherent to the culture.

[@leee3880]

Whether you’re training anyone or not, this is a GREAT video to watch just for yourself. I think almost everyone could learn from the is video, and I’m currently less than 5 minutes in.

[@paulscountry456]

Great writer and speaker.

[@elendal]

I'll buy my first handgun soon and I'll take a class to learn how to properly use it. I know I wasted a lot of rounds before I've learned how to shoot good groups with a rifle. I'll probably save a lot of money by taking a class. Great video.

[@pastordoogie8438]

Epically Good Gun Safety Video!!

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

I have read and seen all his gun digest from the late 60 and 70s

[@jameshutchins3396]

Excellent

[@darrellh1840]

Thanks for the video Mas!!!

[@RBMD2A]

Excellent video

[@theragingredneckhaulsoff6760]

I really appreciate your videos. For what its worth, you ARE helping a lot of people. Rookies can learn the basics, but as someone who has taught dozens of people, you are definitely the ceramic side of the sharpener. Thank you for your time

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad to help

[@pouch2598]

Thank you, Mr. Ayoob! I have (sometimes reluctantly) been the de facto “shooting range expert” for friends and family since I got out of the Army over 30 years ago. Not having any real or practical expertise in instructing proper firearms safety, I typically defaulted to the practices the Army used at all the shooting ranges. It has been a good primer for safe days at the range, but I suspect not the most enjoyable experience for my guests...and not even remotely practical for self-defense situations. Each time, we were merely target shooting. Too afraid to go any further than that, I always advised that the individuals should attend a safety course if they plan to get their own guns. I only threw one person off the range-my bungling nephew who turned around with a loaded rifle! Several years later, and now this kid has a few guns of his own. He is the ‘accident waiting to happen.’ With this guidance, maybe now I can summon the perseverance to properly teach him firearms safety. I would, however, like to attend your meeting class to prepare me to guide people. I am in Pittsburgh, and if you will be in this area of the country anytime soon, I’d like to learn.

[@BaritoneMonkey]

Respect for your willingness to recognize what is being asked of you, and treating with respect the position of authority in your community that you've been given. Not a veteran but am the one my extended family comes to for training - definitely resonate with wanting to learn to teach safety properly. It's not something I take lightly either - if I teach someone how to shoot, and someone gets hurts because of that, it'll be on my conscience. That's why I'm here on this video myself.

[@Sheepdog1314]

I always tell newbies to go see a real trainer, or take a class...being taught by a family member or a friend will just teach them their bad habits. I had excellent teachers in the police academy long ago, but I won't teach anyone. I have my own way that might creep into someone else's way of learning. Getting professional training is a must.

[@camhester4251]

I would like to see more videos on training by you sir as I am helping my daughter that just turned 21 and is new to open carry here in N.C. I started training her at an early age how to handle and shoot long guns and handguns but now she's learning all the responsibilities of open carry in public for self defense but the good thing about it all is that she's studying forensic science in college along with basic law enforcement class' so she's getting educated at school and home but I have turned her on to your videos so we really appreciate your great videos and time

[@nmr6988]

Inspiring story! All the best to you and your daughter.

[@richardhull7021]

Good instructions again ,I would love to take your class .

[@nmr6988]

Also, I have never checked my gun to make sure it's unloaded in the dark. Dim light yes, but not in the dark. I'm going to work on that this evening actually using my dry fire pistol which is always empty. But of course I'll check it and check it and check it again before I actually pull that trigger

[@John_SlideRule_Bullay]

Excellent info and "online training", will definitely refer new owners to this post before going hands-on. Thanks Mas!

[@elroy455]

Another great lesson and many good points. We all have responsibility to pass the craft on to others. You are a outstanding role model for life-long learning. My thanks!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Yes! Thank you!

[@markpienciaksr.5331]

Great info Mas, love listening to your insights, can learn something new

[@GlennCJudah]

Thanks again !

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@Vicvines]

Competent and confident. What I worry about is that many of the new gun owners are neither, and they bought them out of fear from what they see on the news, and they do no due diligence of learning.

[@johnduchesneau8685]

Mas is the Yoda of armed self defense.

[@Patchesmama21]

If he ever teaches a class to become a firearms instructor I would pay whatever the amount to take!! Always such good information!! Love your videos!

[@bobstark4020]

Well darn it. Makes me wish I knew a new shooter that I could send this to. Well said Mas.

[@RickyJr46]

An exceptional teacher, and a personable one.

[@unclecracker5010]

This man's KNOWLEDGE is irreplaceable!!!!!

[@billanderson3192]

I love all his videos! Mas is a great speaker. I'm lucky to have attended some of his training! It was excellent.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Thank you for this easy to follow breakdown.

[@gowilsoncombat]

You bet!

[@jayjablunov4697]

I've found it very useful, that before a new gunner ever picks up a weapon, or training weapon for that matter, to explain in detail what happens when a firearm is fired. The difference between centerfire and rimfire cartridges, what happens when a firing pin hits a primer, how expanding gasses send a bullet down a barrel, how the action of their weapon responds to recoil, etc. It de-mystifies the process and I've found it reduces the fear factor from a "spitting cobra," to maybe a chainsaw...a potentially lethal tool, but one used safely by tons of people every day.

[@spikelucky844]

You’re awesome brother and I would like to train with you

[@richardlawton1023]

That comment about a good trigger pull is right on. My Benchrest rifle is set at just under 1 ounce with almost no pre travel yet, I can feel that small pre travel before I break the trigger. That light trigger has helped me so much with my carry pistol at the range. And it's pull is several pounds. Love the lesson.

[@eddietat95]

"You gotta get a .22" - Bill Burr

[@dddutuber1]

Inestimable counsel yet again from Mas. FWIW, I have found it useful with some students to insert a segment between Dry Fire and Live Fire on a target. I use that segment to acquaint them them with the sighting, grip, discharge , recoil and cycling of the gun against a large, white background, no target, which eliminates the added stress of trying to hit something. At the point that they appear to have settled in with the mechanics and groups begin to appear on the backgroung, I move them to a target.

[@omnivore2220]

Nice! I’ll start indoors with a number of guns of different action types, so the new shooter has at least some understanding of how they function mechanically. Using inert ammunition, make sure they can safely load and unload each. Then we determine eye dominance. Then it’s on to the NRA six fundamentals; Position Grip Sight alignment Breath control Trigger squeeze (or press) Follow-through That’s when dry fire is practiced, as I tell them I’m watching the muzzle for any movement as the ‘shot’ is released. Follow-through. Then it’s out to the range for much of what Mas is saying here, including the concept of the trade-off between speed and group size. And we’ll shoot at distances from about 5 to an out 30 yards. No new shooter gets through a first session without making decent hits at 30! They can do it, and it’s fun! And some of them are amazed that they can do it! Tip; 100% of the time, with every new (and some more experienced) shooter, this happens- They’ll start out making decent hits, and then accuracy will fall off, sometimes badly, so I say “Stop! Now unload, and practice dry fire.” 100% of the time, the first dry fire shows a marked dip of the muzzle at trigger breaks, such that the shooter can readily see what’s happening. I have always told them in advance that this will happen, and why (anticipation). We continue dry firing until the muzzle is perfectly steady through trigger break. 100% of the time after that,, the next shots are spot on!

[@patriotperspective9321]

I'm not an I structure but I have found Mr. Ayoobs information extremely helpful and important in teaching my wife and children.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@olgaguer6443]

Thank you for the valuable information!!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Any time!

[@chethaynes5802]

Excellent Information ! Thank You .

[@et2878]

A gun is the great equalizer. Buying the gun is all the training they’ll ever need.

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

That is just very bad advice.

[@mithrandir1313]

Given the opportunity with a "New Gun Person"... I will use snap-caps and show them how the gun works BEFORE ever shooting it. This step takes away a little of the Fear and Mystery. (Just an Idea)

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

A friend of mine taught me gun handling with snap caps and a laser cartridge. He even let me field strip his gun a couple times before we went to the range. I felt pretty comfortable with the gun by that point, it really helped a lot.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

If someone comes to me for firearms advice I'm recommending Massad Ayoob!✌🏽

[@rogercrouch5866]

One of your articles from years ago gun and ammo I believe Spyderco knive and a 32 seacamp was in the articles . I'll bet that takes you to the past had to be around 25or 30 years ago I think I may still have it . I've injoyed you're teaching!

[@rapache1]

Thank you guys for always posting great information

[@gowilsoncombat]

Any time!

[@chiliprepper7678]

Think of that as 10 million new voters! 😀🇺🇸👍

[@pmchamlee]

Really admire you, Mas. USAF Ret First Sergeant and lifelong (76 yrs) shooter/hunter.

[@carlbecklehimer1898]

Damn Mas. Nice.🙂

[@DougCaldwell]

Thanks for the insight and encouraging the 'old salts' to pass on the right legacy to the newest guns enjoying 2A. I will link your video to the Texas Gun Talk forum to spread the word.

[@dwardodwardo643]

Good advice, thank you.

[@gowilsoncombat]

You're welcome!