Hickok45 Teaches You How To Shoot

[@bobvog7123]

Really good lesson. Thanks! The 4 rules of gun safety: 1. Be sure of your target and what is behind your target. 2. Keep your finger off of the trigger until you're ready to shoot. 3. ALWAYS consider the gun to be loaded. 4. Never point the gun at anyone or anything you're not willing to kill or destroy. "A loaded gun will kill your enemy, but an 'unloaded' gun will kill your friend."

[@jeffm4284]

@bobvog7123 Cannot be said enough! I'm 62 and this was taught in Hunter's Safety, phew, somewhere between when I was 10 or 12 years old. Along with pretty significant first aid. Boy Scouts also taught much of the same back then. You could get badges in archery, marksmanship, first aid, swimming, and endless outdoor activities. Then we took snowmobile safety to be able to drive before 16 years. We had to repeat a lot of the same curriculum. Then I turned 16. Same stuff... Reinforcement is the way humans learn. And I still appreciate reinforcement learning. Like this video. My dad was a Korean "conflict" Vet and Sate Police officer in MI. So he put the fear of God in us regarding handguns strategically placed all over the house. I taught my boy the same 4 rules. He's way more pliable than I was, so teaching wasn't difficult and I didn't have to freak him out like my dad did with pictures from the job. That's probably not recommended for most kids - shielding them from the consequences of careless handling of firearms and other potentially dangerous elements - like "friends" that have no respect for the tools they handle. Guns, knives, cars, motorcycles... If your acquaintances don't follow the above 4 RULES - stay away from them. Period.

[@camdeskjockey2355]

This video should be shown to all new handgun shooters. It's spot on. Great instructions from a great shooter.

[@Bad.Pappy.Official]

💯

[@halweiss8671]

Not just new shooters.

[@johnmaresca69]

Agreed. Not just new shooters either. I'm more of an intermediate shooter but have become complacent in certain aspects and this video pointed them out

[@bfgivmfith]

I learn from every video he posts. I am his age and have been shooting since I was a kid, so I normally watch his videos for gun reviews, but there is always something else I pick up from him. He is the Best!

[@GabrielMeneghetti]

The legend itself, you are an inspiration for me in brazil.

[@Darthbetel]

50 years shooting plus military…never too old to learn. Thx Hic

[@patriciaeaton-up4yj]

Question is a sdve 9mm good to learn with even though it has a heavy trigger and a long pull. I’m gonna take gun safety class and just wanted to know if the sdve 9mm would be alright

[@garysarratt1]

Learning on revolvers and 1911s years ago, I (and everybody else) was taught to squeeze till the click or bang. When I started shooting striker fired pistols, I struggled with shaking and flinching. I don’t remember where I learned it, but training to smoothly pull through the break point put me back on target. Dry firing helps bigly; it was forbidden in my home growing up, along with wasting ammo, so it was tough to excel (the navy was worse, just 15-20 shots a year to qualify). Thanks for the session in the wayback machine!

[@BryceGarling]

The best gun channels on KZbin are the old-school normal guys. Paul, Clint this channel etc

[@kaykisor8411]

Been shooting guns for 65 years but learned a lot from this video. Thanks. Have much respect for you. Best shooter I ever saw.

[@ismailsenel3812]

Hickock45 is a real living legend

[@jaskaransudan1390]

we all aspire to be like him i look up to this amazing man😁🦾

[@jeffreyclute1533]

As a Marine Veteran and 21yr Federal Law Enforcement Officer I agree 100%. Thanks!

[@CreasyEQ]

Hickok, with the jump shot 😅

[@johnlewton3918]

3 pointer!

[@philipthomas8440]

Buzzer beater😂

[@underthetrees4780]

What a G

[@larrylake1645]

Not two minutes in and I re-learned something Hickok had showed me/us years ago. Thanks for the reminder.

[@mikefromwv1010]

I'm right handed and use my left eye. Glad to hear others are the same way. You do get your head in some funny position. Thanks for sharing again

[@foreverbrownsfan]

I’m left eye dominate, too. I’ve always shot handguns right handed, but long gun, bow and pool left handed. 😂

[@DaibhidhBhoAlba]

I'm the opposite. I hate seeing photos of my head when I'm shooting pistol as I look like I have a broken neck! Hehe

[@paulis7319]

I'm currently restoring an old shotgun that used to belong to an avid quail hunter who worked through that issue. He had somehow bent the stock to the right so he could shoulder the gun on his right shoulder and see the sights with his left eye. I'll post the video of the process in a few weeks when I'm done.

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Very cool. I would like to see that 😆U gotta do what works best for U@@paulis7319

[@Redhawk_44]

I am the same way, right handed and left eye dominant.

[@craigfinley2507]

I'm a great bow shooter and slingshot shooter my pops was part indian he taught me he didn't hunt with guns, so I'm learning guns now , I appreciate this video , I learned something today thanks a lot

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks for sending me this you are the best Mr Hickok45 living vicariously thru you here in SC

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

I learned the weaver stance some 37yrs ago. When I show the younger generation how to use it I usually get a few laughs from the class. They say it's old and outdated but what they don't know is that the weaver stance replaced the isosceles stance. Police and military were taught in the 30s threw the 60s that stance. Jack weaver introduced the weaver stance at a competition in the 70s and everyone there that watched him thought, what the hell is that? He won that competition and that's pretty much when it became popular. Why go back to the 30s when the weaver makes so much more sense.

[@garysarratt1]

Because it’s more versatile and stable in an adrenaline-compromised self defense situation?

[@chrisseger2346]

Whatever works, works. Fundamentally, isosceles is better for new shooters, as it naturally creates more stability than Weaver. That said, plenty of people who shoot Weaver or some variation of either/or are highly proficient. I don't shoot a true isosceles, but it's heavily based on it. I'm a good shot, but I've been outdone by folks using either stance. It's not so much the stance as it is the shooter and what works for them personally.

[@kimisdaman]

Because "nobody" has used, or often taught, Weaver for thirty years?

[@garysarratt1]

@@paddypibblet846 That’s what I do, modern combat stance I guess. Plus some weak hand, one hand, prone etc.

[@garysarratt1]

@@paddypibblet846 I understand they wanted to minimize their profile. Weaver is okay for me, for just marksmanship I guess. I like to run, do pushups or similar exercise, and shoot with a fast heart rate sometimes, so just realize different techniques have their applications. I can’t see the old time folks, with their ties and different attitudes about fitness, training realistically, hence their weird static techniques.

[@84jdgregory]

"They're all more accurate than we are." Well said

[@castillo184]

Ive seen people shot on KZbin, many blame not having enough practice with this new gun so they miss, I don't care what gun you shot, you always hit the target, amazing

[@thinwolf4516]

I love to watch you shoot. I loved this video. You accurately identified the real essentials of firing a handgun off hand: stance, grip, trigger control, follow through. I like to think of the process as "riding the shot" like riding a light, powerful motorcycle. When the pistol goes off, everything falls right back into place, ready for the next shot; and I'm less likely to flinch or anticipate because my mind and muscle memory have ridden through the report and recoil and are already forming the next shot. You may not use the same words, but I see you doing the same thing. Thank you for years of enjoyment and education.

[@AviMus82]

Thanks Hickok now I have to try a thumb shot Seriously, amazing video! I was in the army infantry for 10 years and been shooting for 21 years now and I still learned things from this video.

[@dannypol3384]

Modified weaver is effective to me, which I often apply at the gun range. I’ve learned this by watching most of the great shooters in youtube, but modified weaver seems my pick after watching your program. And it works. 👍

[@rayaldrich7312]

I have been getting so much great knowledge and facts from watching your channel. Thank you as always!!

[@Patrick-ig1qc]

My grandfather would love your channel is he was a marine my grandfather taught me how to shoot thank you for the valuable advice.

[@jimchambers7548]

I've never heard of the Chapman stance, but its the way I shoot also. I like old guns amd old methods, probably because im becoming an old man😅. Always enjoy watching Hickok 👍

[@Maximus_Butthurticus]

My best friend and I used to shoot .44 mag while living (stationed Ft Wainwright, AK) with hot loaded bear rounds. A drill we did was the shooter turned his back and the other one loaded. Maybe all 6, maybe 4 out of 6 or none in random sequence. Talk about not anticipating recoil. You see clearly when you pull on an emptying chamber and jerk it or jump. Proficiency with this drill was what got us recognized and invited to a rather exclusive shooting club.

[@RubinButterfinger]

Seen him on many videos! He is very excellent, knowledgeable and thorough! Just listen to him with his expert instructional videos! Thank you Mr. Hickok!!

[@donrenfro3750]

Never knew Hickok45 was cross eye dominant. I have a daughter that is cross eye dominant and right-handed but shoots with her left eye. This is very helpful information.

[@mistycreekboats]

Watching and learning from a true a true legend always a rare opportunity. Thanks. I’m poor old man but have a tennis ball to squeeze for last 20 years. Doesn’t annoy wife with noise - so keeps the peace ☮️ 😂😂

[@Mr9thCHYLD]

Gonna use some of this info this weekend, love trying others way, I'm always open to improving my shooting, learning new things, thanks alot sir👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@mannyharris524]

Hickock is the best teacher out there on the internet, when it comes firearms, nobody even comes close. I always laugh when I hear those other so call experts saying " firearms is not accurate.😅😅"

[@pabloesco6945]

Thought that was Larry the Legend Bird with the jump shot 😂

[@deanpatterson1842]

Always good to see ya and maybe learn something. Everybody wants that Gong range .

[@josephwillis665]

Thank you ! I’m left handed but right eye dominant :-) love your videos! 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@mtiger5]

Godbless you

[@dannyball2503]

Hickok45 is a damn good marksman, I’ll learn from him. It’s better to learn from an absolute professional, then someone who thinks they are but are not. I go by his accuracy which is pretty damn good, he rarely misses. Them are long shots he sometimes takes with a pistol on his shooting range. My other teacher was law enforcement with years of experience and regular qualifications bi yearly. He scored above average, in our state our state police got badges, expert , marksman, and sharpshooter and there were other ratings given. Follow through is a great thing to point out . Hickok45 ! It’s very important

[@timpage9195]

Great video..your the best, and knowledgable shooter,Mr. Hickok,of any of the others ive seen on these shooting videos..

[@williamd6967]

Your spot on trigger squeeze and keeping the sights on the targets threw the shot.Trying not Andisipate recoil is the most difficult to me especially with magnum caliber's.

[@randallwelker9570]

My First comment ever. I remember, I listened years ago. " You're Good" Thank You!

[@lunaticred1277]

Great Instructions. I started out shooting like you do. Left eye dominate with my right arm. I got to a point my score wasnt improving very fast, So i started using my left arm with my left eye. And my score started going up fairly fast. But i always felt more comfortable shooting like you do. Take Care!

[@earlbaker3996]

Great education video!! Very informative and interesting for me. Always watching from Trumbull County, Ohio 🇺🇸 😊

[@sk1ntownsteelers]

I'm right handed in everything but left eye dominant too. Took a minute to get used to it when I was younger but now it's so natural.

[@curtismatsune3147]

The perspective of a pro shooter. Nothing more valuable.

[@Greedynessnish]

"They're all more accurate than we are." Raw truth........

[@perryg799]

One thing to always remember … it never hurts to move if being shot at MOVE (Motionless Operators Ventilate Easily) if you can find cover , get to it !

[@JamesSmith-xx9py]

Thank you Sir, I think your suggestions are going to help me with my pistol shooting, you have a great way of explaining these techniques! We watch all your videos!

[@OGMann]

Grip strength, yes. Having a weapon that fits your size also helps.

[@larryreese6146]

Grew up with a rifle but just now getting into pistol shooting. At about 10 yards I can keep them in a paper plate and with a rest I can do a little better. This information helps. Thank you.

[@worthweant6993]

This is the best, to short tutorial, I've ever seen, but it does not surprise me coming from Hickok 45, the 1st, stance, I think I've seen old FBI, train films showing this stance, the 2nd Weaver grip and stance, that's what we were taught in the navy, I was a gunnersmate, And the 3rd, which I had never heard of rally he said was the chappman, stance, I was sent to Ray Chappens school in 1992 buy the US navy, but it was not for pistols, and no I was never a Seal! Anyway my liberal brother is know thinking about getting A hand gun, I suggest a small 38 revolver, I'm going to have to text him this tutorial, Thanks for the lesson, I learned alot too!

[@mtiger5]

The man , the myth , the legend… Hickok45

[@kimisdaman]

The Weaver as taught by its foremost proponent, Jeff Cooper, involves rolling the weak-side shoulder forward, which creates the rearward pull on the gun for the "isometric" effect; pointing the elbow at the ground is the result of rolling the shoulder, rather than being an end in itself.

[@colt45acp1000]

The Weaver or modified Weaver stance allows some skeletal support of the pistol. The isosceles does not.

[@22guru]

Thanks 👍 I started the exercises on our way to Wally world in the 80s.

[@stevebiloschaetzke779]

I took a class from an ex military arms instructor. He told me to remember BRASS. Breath, Relax, Aim, Slack, Squeeze.

[@logmaster27]

Regardless of how you are standing or holding the firearm, if your sights are aligned with each other and the target properly (assuming your gun is sighted in) you WILL hit what you are aiming at. Getting to that point is the entire battle. Grips and stances are just ways to help you get there more consistently.

[@Tuffdaddy1958]

Awesome thank you very thorough and good at explaining shooting techniques and the art of shooting!👍

[@oldjebidiahbrown2454]

I typically use the Weaver stance, but I put my left foot way ahead almost like I'm about to sprint at them. It looks goofy but I hit my shots and I suppose that matters more than how it looks

[@Shadowdancer777]

To me, what type stance and grip don't matter as long as you hit the target quickly and accurately.

[@servicetrucker5564]

@@Shadowdancer777That’s what I’m thinking

[@modeltees-tn5kf]

I wonder about that a lot. I do the same thing. I can't help thinking that twisting more makes you a slightly smaller target in a defensive situation. The squared-off stance works great at the range, but becoming a larger, flatter target feels like it may help determine a less than undesirable outcome. Shooting at paper, I change it up a bit, slightly squarer, because the paper isn't a threat. Like I say, just wondering.

[@wwk68tig]

Always enjoy your posts. Another excellent example. Thanks for sharing.

[@haraldgrasdahl130]

Thanx maan! Great tips and instructions. 🤩

[@ronaldprovencher7570]

Love your shows have a fantastic Saint Patrick Day ..

[@robertlabella5419]

Nice to see that jump shot!!!! 🏀

[@spennykenny998]

This videos seems older. Like earlier Hickok 45 days… anyhow, great vid!

[@NigelWickenden]

Lincolnshire (England) Police used the Isosceles when I was on the firearms team 35 years ago.

[@jimwall5350]

Well done Sir! All good information in an efficient manner.

[@vicb8975]

The Gripmaster is the best because it exercises all the fingers at the same rate. If your grip pressure has decreased and/or you are dropping objects, have yourself checked for Carpal Tunnel problems. Twelve years ago, I had hand pain after repeatedly using an air nail gun. Sure enough the doc released both of my carpal tunnels and the pain went away and got my grip strength back. Recently I’ve had problems with my grip and have been dropping items. Had a nerve study done on my arms and hands and found my carpal tunnels had regrown again and were causing the problem, yes my carpal tunnels had grown over again. The neurologist told me it was not unusual on men who used their hands for labor or shooting, after ten years. So if your shooting has been off lately and you can’t explain it, have yourself checked for carpal tunnel problems…

[@kimness7796]

I trust you because you can ring the gong with a borrowed Glock!!! I use the modified Weaver stance too, locked elbow.

[@trevorjameson3213]

Excellent information, thank you very much! Now to put all that into practice!

[@charlesh1735]

The most important factor in gun accuracy is proper fit. If you have large hands,then buy a small compact pistol you will have a hard time keeping zero on accuracy of the pistol. Always make sure the pistol you are about to purchase fits your hands. That’s the very first thing you do when buying a new firearm. If it doesn’t fit your hands,or it’s uncomfortable to handle,then don’t buy it.

[@paulkick7870]

Very informative and helpful! Thanks!

[@mikesanchez1246]

Paul Harrell also uses a weaver stance.

[@humblewarrior6585]

I learned at a very young age, to always follow through. And yes it applies to just about anything, especially in sports !!!

[@bobwalton4879]

Love you Hickok still this video was made whole heartedly when You were a young buck!!!

[@yourboyskillz]

great video.. left eye dominant myself I use the modified weaver..

[@JWoodcock]

Hickok45 we love you man.

[@harryboyes2812]

I'll gladly take shooting lessons from Hickok45 anytime.

[@shanman1382]

Me as well!!!😊

[@johnmorrison8942]

Thanks!

[@muleysmountaintrailrides6045]

You are a great shooter and teacher. You would think you taught for a living !!!!!! Your folks might be interested in Delf (Jelly) Bryce. I am sure some have heard of him. Good video al always.

[@Hidalguense]

He thought for years at a school

[@lylemacdonald6672]

The essentials distilled to 14 minutes. Being right hand but extremely left eye dominant is the one thing I have found to be the biggest challenge for me in shooting competitions.

[@BigFred458]

I am 68 years old. I have double trouble : I can't really focus on both aiming points and my shoulder joints due to years of hard work, do not naturally 'fit' my arm to have my arm be straight out and have the weapon in a DIRECT or near perfect line. I can shoot as good as ever, but I have found I need to bend my elbow to bring both aiming points in line and to have the pistol be as vertical as it should be. I have been in the country practicing with my family and they are kind enough not to rib me too much, but as I said : it increases my accuracy and repeatability of my shoot placement. I generally use a Weaver stance and in fact in your video in one position you were very near. I am not sure all the reasons it is necessary to practice, but mine is to demonstrate and find the best aiming point because you might as well just throw the gun and run if you are not at least marginally accurate in aim that puts your placements regular.

[@servicetrucker5564]

What works for you is more important than following an established technique perfectly

[@mrkeitt]

Even though the majority of my shots are center mass , I realize sometimes my shots are low for a few rounds and then I recover. I shoot primarily out of weaver stance . Great video 👍🏾

[@vehdynam]

Great information for a newbie like me. Many thanks.

[@joeruth4673]

Hickok45 is like the cool uncle we brag about to our friends.

[@CreasyEQ]

Definitely remember this stance 💯

[@johnenglish4652]

Very helpful - thanks.

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

4:04: When that gun was cleared, was that a surprise to see a round come out?

[@azranger8408]

Great Video!! I was taught the weaver or modified in the army many moons ago and use it to this day. I had a trainer a couple years ago try to tell me that it is way off and the first stance you showed is much better and more accurate. Each to their own opinion!! I asked Can you qualify at 25 yards with a 4 inch pattern? I could before my hand surgery.

[@andrealfred5217]

"GUN is CLEARED" and out flies a round when he works the slide...THAT'S TOO FUNNY!!! lol!!! Still good info tho.

[@incredible3214]

I've noticed over the years that shooting stands come and go like fads of fashion. For me it all depends on the tool at hand and the real dynamics. I practice for muscle memory and shooting with my eyes closed.

[@RickyJr46]

Great teachers make learning fun.

[@gerrybro8445]

Awesome lesson and info, thanks !!

[@daltonpoff5051]

This guy knows!

[@DonTruman]

Appreciate it. I'm still pretty much a newbie, and need all the help I can get. Shots still going low and to the left. Am thinking of buying a 10 or 8 shot 22 revolver specifically for practicing trigger control.

[@alexanderbolias900]

Dry fire at home. Again and again. Each time you dry fire, fix where the site ends up until you start staying dead center

[@the.porter.productions]

O-H-I-O Porters🇺🇸 It’s always good to watch your videos. I like to review my own techniques, especially when I’ve been teaching my boys to shoot or when we haven’t shot for a while. I had the honor of being trained by police officers while growing up & also my dad. I picked up on a few things that have been helpful. I always want to enjoy shooting, holding a gun & having that fellowship. I’ve told my boys that if a gun feels good in your hand then it will be easier/more enjoyable for them to shoot. Very little of this twitching, etc usually follows. Thanks for all you do my friend. Blessings.🤩🥰✌️

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

At 4:10 was that a round that dropped to the ground lol

[@MrTruckerf]

Sure was. You have a sharp eye!

[@slinginlead6647]

Damn!! Good eyes. I watched several times and still didnt see it!!

[@Aspen7780]

I’m left eye, right hand dominant too. I’ve always thought isosceles was a bit unnatural. Seems like revolver shooting you stand more at an oblique. You do the same for baseball, karate, boxing, rifle shooting, you generally fall naturally closer to a weaver than an isosceles. I find it also helps better with a crush grip with my left thumb pressing hard down on top of my dominant thumb. This is just how I learned to shoot from an early age. At some ccw courses I’ve attended the instructor has said “use whatever stance you are comfortable with” which is later followed during firing segment as “the toes of both your feet should be touching the tape on the firing line” 😢 I’m not consistent with how locked straight my dominant arm is. Sometimes I aim better with a more relaxed slightly bent elbow instead of it being fully locked straight.

[@thankgodimouttahere]

This was great training. Thank you.

[@rickmarr4744]

Thank you for this information.

[@onedirection3510]

C.O.C. grippers from Iron Mind are probably the best available for hand/grip strength development. Usually available on Amazon.

[@dmanderson01]

Grip master allows you to use trigger finger separate from rest of grip.

[@lafeeshmeister]

4:35 "It feels a little bit awkward today because I don't really use it." :) :) :) that's my man!

[@horsedaddy230]

Good information, thanks Could you just do a short video showing your grip placement position from both sides. Trying to see how you're placing your fingers and thumbs of both hands. Pistol and revolver if possible.

[@PapaLyser]

i didnt know my stance was called chapman, the entire time i was shooting I didn't even know that stance had a name. thanks hickock

[@BrettJohnson-i2z]

You helped me with a problem that has plagued me for years (trigger control). A lot of people talk about it but you demonstrated it and now I can see exactly what I've been doing wrong. Thank you!