How To Shoot Better Faster - Isolate Fundamentals

[@DavidBrown-wo9ip]

Sir, I’m twice your age, have been shooting handguns for over 30 years, doing some semi serious training in the last 20, as well as instruction. I regret to say that there was a time that I would have dismissed any knowledge/wisdom from someone so much younger than me. That said, as an instructor with a little military and LE time, as well as a former school teacher I admire your skill, dedication and methodology. I watch your vids. Thanks for showing this old dog a fresh take on fundamentals, and skill building. Keep it up, and best wishes!😎✌️

[@tacticalministries3508]

I'm a firearms instructor as well, Lucas I have to say that I think watching you has made me a better instructor. You are very knowledgeable and able to explain things simply

[@TREXARMS]

+Tactical Ministries thank you!

[@henryjose8169]

We have the same comment.

[@henryjose8169]

I am also a glock user

[@alexshafir8199]

@@TREXARMS Hi Lucas, love your videos and the way you teach. What belt are you running in this video please. Thanks for the great content. Love your Mars pouches by the way. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@valqueenofValhalla]

id agree

[@nathanielwampler2119]

"Dont fear the man that practices 1000 moves once. fear the man who practices 1 move 1000 times" ~Bruce Lee

[@toddk9044]

NarrowEscapeChulupa Couldn't be more true!

[@m.douglas5406]

Dope quote.

[@Will_1911]

1000 kicks, but close lol

[@dovahkiin5773]

I hate bruce lee quotes in every video in yt

[@thebra9738]

Kicks*

[@shane3350]

This is all common sense training. Which in my case isn't so common. Often times I find myself just shooting instead of working on the individual aspects of the complete process. This can be applied to anything in life. For instance, a person can learn to play a song on guitar. but he has to work on fingering, strumming, timing, tone, theory, etc. Individually before he can call himself a musician. This is a life lesson, not just a shooting video.

[@TREXARMS]

+Shan s yep!

[@RRooooooNNNN]

indeed, most of the times I go to my range and practice, which it starts out that way, but before too long I find my self just rapid firing a that evil paper / steel people. lol

[@Tamburo52]

As someone who plays guitar but has very little extra time for practice, that analogy hit home haha ugh, theory *Has flashback*

[@americanmade36merica99]

T.REX ARMS awesome video lots of great pointers, which I know will be very helpful to me when I go practice. No such thing as too much practice especially if you conceal carry on a daily basis like I do. thanks for the awesome videos and advice

[@Spooky130]

Agreed!!

[@MrLunchbox23]

I'm jealous of that range. That looks like an awesome place to train. Really well done video too.

[@Jimi-Funkycold-Molina]

Lucas Botkin you’re hell of a teacher. Love how you break it down into layman terms, keeping it simple and repetition.

[@conover1978]

I was at the gun range today and I met a competition shooter and she recommended your videos. And you by name. She wasn’t lying.

[@darklight4815]

Wow..first time viewer here..your tips,skills,and drills are outstanding..I learned more in a few minutes here than I have in a long time..thanks for your time and effort it is certainly appreciated!

[@TREXARMS]

You are very welcome!

[@Kimchi_Mike]

You are one of my favorite shooters to follow because your deliberate and methodical approach is both simple and functional. Thank you!

[@TREXARMS]

+Mike James thanks! You're very welcome.

[@indyjons321]

I have the same training philosophy. Currently I am working on sight acquisition. I carry my firearm around the house, pick a random object as a target, and bring my sights into alignment.

[@UncleFjester]

Do the same but with a laser, and shoot from the hip. point at a switch plate or door knob, hit the laser and see how far off you are, rinse and repeat. In time you may not be hitting quarter groups, but you'll be banging steel easy peasy.

[@nelkaampongan8616]

No ones gonna mention 6:05.. that was smooth

[@zano_korellio]

No one probably "caught" that lol

[@ll-kt8mf]

Zano Korellio get out

[@zano_korellio]

@@ll-kt8mf I'll see myself out.

[@cyfalk9840]

This is what I scanned the comments for.

[@Yogurtstorm]

@@cyfalk9840 same

[@coloradogrownHD]

You are hands down one of the best shooters I’ve seen in my opinion. Everything you do is fast, efficient and with a purpose.!! Much respect

[@dwith62]

I find a lot of firearm KZbin channels very cringy but this is the first channel that I subscribed too and enjoyed!

[@luiz79]

One of the best damn instructional videos ive seen in a while.

[@hossv1147]

Beautiful range and excellent tips. Always enjoy the vids and watching you shoot. Keep up the great vids!!

[@hjpenterprises3787]

I've been doing this awhile, consider myself subconsciously proficient, and this young man teaches me something new, or reminds me of things I forgot consistently. Best pound for pound instructor out there for weapons mechanics and proficiency. Trex arms, big future ahead of you, keep it up, hats off to you.

[@ariakian8692]

This has to be one of the most useful handgun drilling videos I’ve ever cane across. Taking notes. You truly are a master of the craft.

[@blackirongunner]

intro was really different this time . really cool thanks for all your hard work and giving back to us we learn alot from these videos. 👍

[@kyle22686]

Keep up the vids Lucas! Very thorough and insightful as always 👍

[@sonnygreen9698]

New to having a handgun, finding fundamental training is a rough go, even harder to get questions answered as a new shooter, this is what I have been looking for !! THANK YOU !!!!!!

[@StuntcatTV]

Your target transition looks absolutely amazing, you shoot like a machine. I'm glad somebody like you is out there teaching this, so people like me can be sure to learn from guys who know what they are talking about.

[@TREXARMS]

+StuntcatTV you're welcome! And thank you. The more machine I can become... the better. 😈

[@BlindsideEnt]

This is one of the best KZbin instructional gun videos I have seen. Great training advice on how to have an efficient practice session.

[@skinny4070]

Im really glad you do videos like this. This is by far my favorite firearms channel. Its good to see you posting videos that push technique and practice over bling.

[@gocubs5678]

I enjoy your no nonsense approach. And you make excellent products.

[@ahmari4u]

Please make another isolation training video. I completely agree that isolation is the key to building solid habits and sub-conscious mechanics. Your form is exquisite and definitely attributed to hours and hours of dry fire and live fire training. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[@Gmar69]

From a LE background, you should teach agencies...from where I come from, you would do GREAT!

[@fellow5382]

Gerry Martinez nah leave the tyrants to train themselves

[@iwantlee9510]

@@fellow5382 the police is not the enemy, you fucking crackhead. They protect YOU.

[@Egotiztik]

I'm​ gonna have an issue at work watching these videos.... Lucas is teaching me shit I thought I already knew!!!

[@brycerother8377]

Great video on training and isolating fundamentals. So many people think you have to do the whole process over and over again because it's more realistic. While that works okay, it can be very inefficient. Isolate the little steps and work out any flaws/mistakes/weaknesses until each piece is mastered, then put it all back together.

[@Tmonroe]

I have watched this video several times and it is packed with solid fundamentals. Thank you!

[@bluepstu9009]

Great stuff. I am a teacher and I am impressed with the way you get your information across. From firsthand experience I have learned how important it is to give detailed instructions as simply as possible. You are doing that. I have learned something from everyone of your videos that I have watched. I can't stand when people hate on videos of shooters saying it is because of modified pistols, lighter loads etc. As always people knock on others to feel better about themselves. Keep up the good work. Thanks!

[@TREXARMS]

Thanks Dan! Simple is usually best. haha

[@TomSilver_42]

Thanks for repeating those and showing importance of the basics. Found your videos very helpful. You have earned subscriber, now.

[@TimHPop776]

Really like the isolated practice drills. I do work on that very thing, I like the fact of the extra steps to really focus on exactly what you want, will removing distractions. Well done! Thank you.

[@BROKINVR]

This is an amazing teaching you can put toward anything you’re working on. I use this same teaching with drumming. And pretty much everything! Great tips and great videos

[@imtherealjoeyd]

Keep up the good work sir! I think it's important to encourage others. And I'll let you know all the others in this community posting videos fill them with big words and lots of stuff that's isn't really all that important ..but you really get down to the meat and potatoes....I hope people realize the GOLD they are getting from you and this channel!! I appreciate your straight forward, no nonsense approach. And you back it up with your actual skills!!

[@richjost5143]

Lucas, you are always passing along great knowledge. I appreciate your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@monkeysrawesome]

Man, it's incredible how flat you keep your gun. Any tips on how to do that?

[@pipois]

I'd like to know that too.

[@IamBeeLe]

Get skinny, lol

[@Slov_]

he gave you your answer. Master the fundamentals

[@moo_im_a_cow]

Chet Manley he shoots a lot so of course the ejection will get weaker at time progresses. He shoots factory ammo.

[@illtellulatta03]

Thousands of hours of practice.

[@MAsupaSKUNK]

This drill is awesome. So awesome I didn't realize I've done this hundreds of times In classes. We even did it with support hand inoperable, but it wasn't as cool as shooting in and around cars so I didn't remember this drill. Thanks man your videos are the best.

[@thehammeredpair6748]

I've only been into firearms for around 2 years. You've helped me a lot with your content. Thank you for that.

[@zephyr6753]

I wish I found your channel years ago they have helped me significantly! I feel that I have improved more in the past few months than I have the 4 years I’ve been shooting.

[@PlugNuster]

Really enjoy watching this young man shoot. Keep up the good videos.

[@xDaTMOBSouLjAx]

Between you, Jerry miculek, and instructor zero...you guys are inspiration to never stop improving my skills. Keep up the excellent work!

[@adamasher1306]

I started watching your videos the other day. I'm a fan of the content and the knowledge you possess. Keep putting out the content and this channel will explode. You've set yourself apart from most gun channels that blow stuff up and act like an idiot with firearms. That content is getting old. I like how you show a lot of drills and weapons control videos. Im a fan and now a subscriber. Keep it up dude!

[@TREXARMS]

Thanks Adam! We've got some good videos in the works. Hoping we can put more and more time into the channel as the year goes on.

[@MichaelBrianInc]

Love this video! Man your recoil control is on point. It's like the gun doesn't move lol. Just got my sidecar for the G19. So happy to actually find a rig that can conceal that gun with appendix carry. Love how the G26 also fits! Printing is minimal compared to others I've tried. Depends on my shirt of course but so far so good!

[@TREXARMS]

+Michael Brian thanks! Glad you like your Sidecar.

[@camojay79]

What I like about you is you talk about the topic only and get to the point. No bs in between

[@emmanueljosephsuebu7294]

I liked the introduction and narration of the video and the background music,so inspiring.

[@drise7391]

Wow Lucas. This is like the 3rd video of yours that I've watched and I am thoroughly impressed. Your videos are filmed and edited well, your info is concise and easy to understand, and your skill with the gun is phenomenal. You've earned a sub. Keep up the good work and success will come your way!

[@TREXARMS]

+D Rise glad to hear it! Will do!

[@Pizmagic]

I like how u put ur support thumb on top to get into proper grip. Good vid dude 💯 I'm trying to get fast slowly

[@skiflyfightdoc]

Lucas, you have become one of my go-to sites for advanced training!

[@thatdudemurtaugh2389]

Reading some of these comments makes me laugh. I guess since you only have a few videos on KZbin they assume you haven't been around for awhile and that "You're" the one doing the copying from others. haha Keep doing you Lucas! Been a fan from the beginning and love the vision of T.Rex Arms.

[@TREXARMS]

+Murtaugh WRX thanks man! Yeah. Some people should do their homework. Granted, I am fairly new on the scene. Just more then 2 months. Haha

[@thatdudemurtaugh2389]

Ahahaha exactly. Man I remember when you and Dave Rhoden did a video together. I was so stoked on that.

[@duzzitmatter8679]

I don’t understand how this gets ANY downvotes....it boggles the mind actually. Solid principle about how to break something down into pieces parts without getting into every gory detail of the major tasks that need to be accomplished. Not does it focus on all the minute subtasks that one would need to accomplish each major task. Great work!!

[@Firearms101]

This is similar to the training I practice. It builds important memory skills. Becoming proficient and efficient is great firearm edicate. In the end it all comes down to safety. The more you train the more you know. Knowledge is Power! Great video. Thanks brother!

[@PoeOutdoors]

Great content and a natural instructor. I appreciate your channel.

[@A_Son_Of_Yahuah]

Mercy!!! I can go on vacation and watch Lucas videos ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!! Lucas you are ABS💥LUTELY AWES💥ME!!! God bless you brother 🙏

[@Munishin]

Didn't think the production quality could advance any further. Quality stuff!

[@akcustom7838]

Great info, absolutely love this channel!!

[@MilitantX1]

Lucas, you are a beast man! I absolutely love your videos! This video is awesome. Thanks so much for these "fundamentals". 😎

[@irunfar1]

I have to use an OWB for work and am thinking of going appendix everyday carry. Just got the OWB yesterday. Will be saving my pennies for a sidecar IWB from you guys. Keep up the great work

[@ganto77]

I enjoy watching your videos. They give me direction, and they inspire me to work harder on my skill. Thank you.

[@ericstephenson2827]

Thank you Travis, videos are spot on and have already helped me. Can you do a vid on your battle belt set up and what kind of belt do you use? Keep up being awesome and thanks again.

[@TREXARMS]

+Eric Stephenson I'm actually Lucas. Not Travis. Haha. Yes, I'll do a vid on belts soon

[@stevew3691]

Have no idea why the dislikes for the video. You definitely have skills, and made a very good video. Thanks

[@jameshill2015]

GREAT VID!! Practice makes close to perfect... appreciate your training which has clearly been emense. When someone is really good at something you know it because you will hear someone say " I can do that!" you made it look ridiculously easy. It's NOT, tons of work went into your training, many competitions, many trainers.. I admire your skills. Thanks again.

[@TREXARMS]

+James Hill thanks!

[@zcarter1998]

I have no handgun experience, but I am looking into a career in law enforcement and want to build my knowledge base before taking my firearms courses and even without being at a range or with a firearm in front of me, you do a great job and explaining how and what your doing.

[@djpl2]

This is your first video from which you can learn something. Most of the material you present is just an advertisement of your skills. But it still looks good in slow motion

[@wannabejeeper]

Awesome vid. I'm a new shooter (a little late to the game at 36) and this gives me lots to look forward to for sure! Practice practice practice. My goal is to go to the range once a week and send 100rds down range. Once I get a couple of courses in I'll be able to practice with the IPSC guys.

[@WhiteCavendish]

Lots of good points, for sure. I like that you emphasize practicing good habits and proper techniques rather than just going fast. It's very true that slow is smooth and smooth is fast. One point I would suggest, in regards to your particular pistol handling drills, if you're interested in training for self defense, you may want to avoid using the slide stop on an open action reload and instead opt for a full overhand grasp (fine motor vs gross motor). If bullets start flying back at you in a real life or death situation, your fine motor skills are going to go to shit really fast and manipulating that slide stop might become very, very hard. Using a gross motor movement like an overhand grasp on the slide and punching the pistol forward is much, much easier to do when your heart is pounding and you're pumped full of adrenaline. It's not as fast on the range, but if heaven forbid you end up in a gun fight, it might save your life.

[@MJ-mw2bp]

Good presentation and explanation skills. Helpful. Shooting is on point as well.

[@ryanvandagriff4104]

I love watching folks like this because every so often you notice that one thing and it become s game changer. In this case I was watching how he uses his support thumb over the rail as he preps his grip. Great trick to help ensure you get a solid high grip when running at 90-100%.

[@TimHPop776]

Well presented. Love the point by point insight and precision of movements. Thank you.

[@Steve-ls3yy]

My thanks to J. Ball, my instructor, for tuning me in to T. Rex Arms. This video, more than any others has made a definite improvement to my practice. Good channel Mr. Botkin, thanks. Steve-old dog, new tricks.

[@11BOOYAKISHA]

Good philosophy for training- I like how you break it down. Fifty percent speed is an interesting way to build each element on a draw. Going try this method and see how it shakes out.

[@knightsriot93]

This video is very insightful and helpful. Now we need a video on isolating fundamentals for rifle.

[@homesteadishdad]

I like that you use the slide release. A lot of people make extra work by racking the slide and it makes you slower and adds extra functions you should avoid in a gun fight.

[@musashiblade8665]

Where there is training and preparation, there is no fear....Great video. Well done.

[@jamiesloan5902]

I love watching you, and your sidekick. You're living proof, that smooth is FAST. Your hand speed is phenomenal!!! And, your recoil control is second to NONE. GREAT content, young man. I wish that my wrists were more flexible, but they're not. I have to settle for finger around the trigger guard with my support hand, in order to get that forward wrist cock.

[@russwilkerson2741]

Glad to see you drop the slide rather than racking the slide by hand. A lot of discrepancies in this area that i dont agree on. If you reload the firearm is made to drop the slide not just to rack the slide by hand wich means nano seconds of recovering more shots on target

[@tackhammer222]

Just found your channel and I'm impressed. Great content, explanation and your an awesome shot. Gonna spend a lot of time checking out all these videos!!

[@TREXARMS]

+tackhammer222 thanks so much!

[@Phelly2]

Great video. Speaking of isolation, if you're working on a new movement (or you're a new shooter), you shouldn't even be shooting live ammo until your movement is perfect in a dry fire environment. Isolating your reload & fire technique from the noise, concussion and recoil of the firearm is also a form of isolation. (Plus you'll save a lot of money on ammo)

[@Tx1320]

Another awesome video ! Thanks for always passing along solid tips .

[@gunsnsails]

Solid! I've used different wording with my students but the message is the same. Repition is the best form of learning. Since I can't get opportunities to fire live rounds as often as I like I practice all my drills in my basement and dry fire like a champ which guarantees me max points on my qual courses of fire when I have to do them.

[@antipeta3]

Thank you for your videos and the training drills They have helped me become a much better shooter and they are all fun to shoot as well. Rock on dude !

[@adriansoto239]

Amazing at your craft for being such a young guy. I'm a Deputy in AZ and you would make a great SWAT member

[@Tylerthegrappler]

Love all your clips man. I use a lot of the drills and movements I see on your channel 🤙

[@y2wade]

Bro I watch your videos multiple times...Love what you are doing keep it up pal.

[@josephmaraj7658]

I feel like this advice is applicable to many other things as well. Great video!

[@darrenbush8181]

Awesome video bro I think its your best one yet and super good quality too. Cheers from NZ

[@matthewseilala8907]

Super glad i subscribed to your channel. Just going through your older videos right now. Im currently hitting the range about 1-2 every other week. I wish i could shoot more often. Anyways, love the content!

[@jetlag410]

Hey Lucas- It was good talking to you at the K&M precision two-gun last Saturday! I hope to see you in future events there. Great videos and shooting! Ricky

[@TREXARMS]

+R Barrett great talking to you as well!

[@johnnyroastbeef3048]

Lucas, thanks again for your training I carry Ampex and lot of times I have a not so good grip hi on my beavertail if I go too fast on a draw. So I will slow down... What you're doing is you're taking your draw to fire and making it like four or five different steps and I think that's extremely smart to do. wherever your weakest link is you need to slow down and continue to upgrade your training, Weatherby grip, aim, trigger pull Etc... I think that's what you're trying to tell us?

[@kylebasher6080]

Lucas, your content is always full of useful info. thanks!!

[@chrisbuchanan3778]

Any chance in the future you could put up a war belt/plate carrier setup vid? Really Enjoy your videos and the advice on how to improve as a shooter. Keep it up!

[@TREXARMS]

+Chris Buchanan yep!

[@showoffyoureverydaycarry4016]

I agree, isolating is the best way to work on specific skills. Great video!

[@matthi2358]

I'm totally love in this channel. Just. Perfect.

[@berktunahandemirci4454]

Hey man, I want to ask you a question. So you are very professional and your tips on isolating are also great, but how do you intend to use your weapon skills in this modern day?

[@TREXARMS]

+Berk Tunahan Demirci simple. I conceal-carry a firearm everyday to protect others. The more effective I am with said firearm, the more effective I can be as a protector of myself, family, and society.

[@MonteGould]

Exactly, I train exactly the same, as well as my students. Mastery of the basics. Great video, very well explained and done.

[@angelocampione]

Thank you so much for your suggestions. Best regards from Italy !

[@carlosloomis9826]

Sweet video brother. Always remember, Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. Let’s all get faster and faster for that one time we might have to rely on our training.

[@brianthegreat41]

Great video Lucas, you have some of the best teaching videos on the internet right now IMO. Look forward to what you post next. And please do a recoil control video with +P showing how it doesn't make a big difference so these internet warriors will shut up ( I'm sure they will criticize you saying it's fake regardless lol).

[@TREXARMS]

+Brian sure thing man. Gonna do that soon with a few types of ammo and different guns

[@terryhanson3644]

Good stuff right there...Thanks for making the video Lucas.

[@robertsalyers1351]

I'm ex military and have been shooting for some time I've also taken a few Self Defense / Shooting classes and I think this Dude knows what he is talking about...Young Blood you keep doing what you Do !!!!!! Go Navy

[@chadjames409]

Lucas, love the training vids. A video on training with limited ammo would be appreciated! Keep doing your thing man