How to Shoot an AR-15 / M4 Carbine

[@davidhalldurham]

Okay, this is now 6 years old, but it's still an EXCELLENT video. Thank you so much, John!

[@WanderingBobAK]

3rd time I've watched it. Comes up now and then. Now saving to AR 15 Folder for ease of reference.

[@Lgg42069]

My arms fatigued from holding my phone up for this video in bed

[@owlobsidian6965]

You should have held it in a fighting stance.

[@joemoment-o1275]

I identify too much with this comment

[@mattwalters6834]

Lucas g it happens

[@NexusBladeGaming]

Relatable.

[@russell2975]

Lift more weights

[@nyzmikey]

I live in nyc I think it’s illegal for me to even watch this video

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Shhhh, I won't tell, if you don't.

[@MrMrGAsMASK]

Lol knowledge is scary.

[@khalednabilcs]

Very sad !

[@why33-00]

@Robert Ellis didn't help, now what

[@user-vp8dw9cz6q]

Alf-Einar Sivertsen so where are these fighting patriots you speak of ? I know illegal gun confiscations via red flag laws cost an innocent man his life and there wasn’t even a peep out of the so called patriot community ! If by patriot you mean sits on computer saying “ from my cold dead hands “ yet his hands will be nice and toasty and despite all of the wrongs he just keeps going on to get along then yep today’s patriots ! But if your talking about the patriots who fought and died for freedom todays patriots have let slip away then no deff not those patriots

[@aelsav]

You're awesome buddy! Fighting stance, pistol stance, rifle stance = same stance. Been saying it for years (not that everyone listens). Between you and Garand Thumb people can learn a lot. Rock on

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

Don't forget about Mrgunsngear

[@mgkoenig69]

And add Tactical Rifleman and Tactical Hyve!!!

[@nielrossouw7831]

And the grand Daddies of all Travis Haley and the late great Ron Avery

[@danielbush2637]

John: “You should be able to feel a muscle right there.” Me: feels, ☹️

[@phillhuddleston9445]

What if you only have bone there :(

[@christopherrowley7506]

@@phillhuddleston9445 do some pushups

[@wilfdarr]

@@phillhuddleston9445 friend showed me a trick: take one suit of cards + one joker: every card is that many pushups, face cards are 11, joker is 12. Every time you find yourself standing around with your thumb in your but, draw a card from your pocket. At the end of the day you'll have done 100 pushups. (1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+11+11+12=100) 😉

[@AzayBae]

Wilfred Darr the issue is you assume I can do one.

[@00blackfrc]

I have way to much muscle there so I don’t have a pocket

[@BryceNewtson]

Thank you for explaining that your gun wasn't actually pointing at me. I was scared.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+Bryce Newtson haha

[@Tact012]

Imagine ppl with google cardboard or vr

[@Gibber66]

All joking aside, I for one appreciated the fair warning...I don’t care for a firearm being pointed at me...ever. Great video as always John 👊🏻

[@seanandrew2823]

Yeah idk why every KZbinr either apologizes or shows you 3 times that it's clear b4 pointing at the camera, like I don't care if someone I will never meet points a gun at his camera

[@jonross377]

@@Gibber66 It was never pointed at YOU, it was pointed at a CAMERA. Get it?

[@joelikewater5506]

"...it's because they're Vulcan deathgripping the gun, and you need to chill out, man." LOL I love it

[@JDA2185]

One of the best, if not THE BEST channel that explains this type of things that I've ever found on the internet. The explanations all also make so much sense. Unlike many other videos I've seen that talked about tactical carbine shooting stance.

[@makaveliithadon]

Americas are very blessed to still be able to own firearms. DON'T EVER LET THEM TAKE YOUR RIGHTS. Here in THE UK it might even be illegail for me to watch this video smh. EVERY HUMAN SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND FAMILY.

[@ntheo93]

What if I were to tell you that as a human being there are certain things you can do whether allowed to or not?

[@mcole5320]

I’ve already lost a couple myself

[@yourboicamethru]

Whaaaatttt I read this quote i said the government only wants guns because sometime in the future they are going to do something we would shoot them for

[@ThePhilipoconnor]

You can own firearms in UK. I do. You need an FAC but then you’re good to go. Some firearms are illegal but a lot aren’t.

[@rontate7719]

They are. Never doubt Never debate it.

[@LegendOfBread]

You're a great instructor. Binge watch all of your videos. Took a rifle class in LA county today, cal shooting academy. Nothing but weird little quips and belittlement the entire time. Jeez. I'm not some navy seal but I'm not horrible. Ended up running the entire thing in a front and back plate carrier. Guess it was a "safety thing" only towards the end he tells me that it's optional. You truly have the gift of teaching. You deserve all the clients in the world and more. Keep it up. Major kudos as always! 👍

[@chrisbarajas6885]

I love the passion in this video. Well done sir

[@mahteef]

it's actually cringe, but I can see how you confused them both

[@ScrubFishin]

@@mahteef dick.

[@averyrousseaux3859]

Piringo LaHardee How is it cringe? He’s special ops, dude’s a bad ass.

[@jonathanrangel7036]

Piringo LaHardee is there’s no cringe there’s no passion.

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Man you're press checks are just so seamless and beautiful

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+john smith hahahaha

[@ksmoose920]

Love your videos. No bull shit, straight to the point.

[@dadangelah2342]

Finally....a clear concise teacher of biomechanics with a rifle (AR platform)! Thank you, sir!

[@worldtraveler419]

This is an absolutely amazing video. I challenge anyone to find another video on KZbin that breaks down holding and AR in more detail, yet keeps it very simple. There is a lot to focus on at once, but it’s like when I teach others how to play golf...work on one thing at a time.

[@Quadrailmasterhandguardrace]

That's the first time I watched a full ten minute video about weapon fundamentals. I don't know what it is, sir, but you were able to keep my attention this whole time. Subscribed

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+CSAN NA thanks!

[@candasmith]

You can feel that his rifle is an extension of him. It's impressive

[@believethehype8936]

Such great instruction! So honest and true. I'm honestly sick of Instructors like Travis Hayley trying to talk science or nervous system functions that he has no experience or training in. John gives user friendly non forced experience based training, not pulling from an imaginary expertise to justify why he does what he does, or why things work the way they do. I would love to take a course!

[@believethehype8936]

@@Mangoré1885 I have a background in kinesthetic movement and Neurosomatic pathologies. That's how I know when Travis attempts to speak on this area, he has no idea what he's talking about. I'm assuming the real simpletons out there, eat it up and buy it. Sad.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

@@believethehype8936are You a doctor?

[@stevemurray5606]

I just discovered this video and I'm impressed. I can't take the rambling narrations from many of the experts on youtube. This guy is concise, he shows what he's talking about, and I can tell from his speed and familiarity with the weapon that he's experienced and knowledgeable! Thanks for this, I'll be referring to it again. I just got my first AR and can't wait to get to the range.

[@Steve-ls3yy]

Just got back from a John Lovell class last weekend. I had watched all his videos prior to the class and wasn't expecting anything new. Boy was I wrong. So much more technique was taught there. Great class!

[@glennhuntiv2704]

Steve0552 how much and where

[@Steve-ls3yy]

@@glennhuntiv2704 Just now saw your question. You've probably figured out by now that classes and schedules are in the links below the video and you've also found that most sell out immediately. So here's a tip: Patrons get a heads up via email before class schedules are publish to the general population.

[@ncd7184]

Boo I don’t have a class in my area so I was hoping the videos would suffice

[@180SecondIdeas]

Solid work here. Clear and precise. Thanks for this. Keep it up!

[@whiskey4930]

but wont the bullets travel through the internet wires and hit me at home? lol

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+whiskey 4 crap. Tots oversight

[@justinfugitt1519]

whiskey 4 only if you are a liberal!

[@ryanswafford3681]

Only if he puts it on *FULL* semi-automatic.

[@sarahsayshello9726]

Yes unless you hide behind a blanket of shielding

[@waltherjaksx8172]

Only if your a liberal

[@FloridaSpook]

I come from a marksmanship across the course shooting background. This video really in a simple matter shows the difference in stance I need to adjust to! Thank you John this has been a mystery to me for years. You fixed it in 10 minutes! Thank you again!

[@tacticalyuzu8278]

Man this was pretty easy to understand. I think this video is good for new shooters who`s trying to get in to tactical shooting. John is really trying to educate us instead of just looking professional. I think many instructors ends up becoming someone who`s doing an "Instructor impression" which is just trying to look like a famous KZbin instructor instead of actually teaching people.

[@YaoZerZ]

Nice video. I finally got an AR. I'm an old hunter so, my stance is naturally the hunter stance. Now, I gotta work on it

[@Fight2Survive]

The way you speak makes these videos intense. Love it! I fee your passion in the videos ! Keep it up !

[@Mrgunsngear]

good stuff

[@rednecklowlife]

New Here! Mrgunsngear Helps me know this is some legit info and channel! SUBBED!

[@traeucity6087]

rednecklowlife, no disrespect to you or Mrgunsngear; but John Lovell is legit, all on his own. You need to check his pedigree.

[@rednecklowlife]

I don't doubt it! Some how he is new to me!! And seeing Mrguns watches his stuff. I knew with out further review. That Mr Lovell is good stuff!!

[@113tidbits]

Mrgunsngear Channel thanks bro

[@haruruben]

John Lovell: ooooh so now you're trying to pick up guys to get together and mount some rods? Fondle those rods!!!! Bwahahahhhhhhaaaaaaa

[@mrterrylw]

excellent instructional information thank you

[@haruruben]

FEMA Resident #20314: great lesson on mounting long black rods... get your hips and shoulders straight on and mount that rod!!!!! Bwahahahaaaaa

[@shannonmcdowell336]

This guy is so good. Not only his knowledge and mechanics but his passion and total dedication to his craft. The text book Poet Warrior

[@Wastelander84]

This is the video that I found 4-5 years ago when I got my AR. Quickly turned into a fan of WPS and watch all the videos. Had WPSN for awhile, then had to cut back expenses for a little while. Can’t wait to subscribe to that again in the new year!

[@B33fJ3rk33]

Love your videos. Thank you for your support and efforts in educating the gun community for free. A very honorable thing to do.

[@zoodidwa]

Excellent explanation. Thank you. Question: I've noticed many military folks will use a 2 point sling and when entering "fight" mode will clear their support arm and kind of use the sling from a "neck hang" position. Would you be willing to do a short video on this sling use, theory, setup, and best practices?

[@samwagner31]

zoodidwa I believe he posted a video about that about a month ago

[@zoodidwa]

Sam Wagner I'll look for it. Thank you.

[@rougecards]

Military here. We run a 2 point sling 90% of the time because it's way easier to sling the rifle behind the back or keep it tight to the chest when doing pretty much anything (lifting, prepping defensive positions, detaining individuals, etc...). We're usually not engaged at distances so close we have split seconds to shoulder our rifle, unless you're spec ops or something, so it's not usually an issue having to clear the sling first before returning fire.

[@spudmydog1]

rougecards thanks, yeah makes perfect sense

[@wikidpsycokilla]

Only time i ever used a two point sling was with the m249. For the m4 i modified my three pointer to hold the rifle tight to my chest, and when unclipped it was attached by a single strap from the stock to my firing shoulder with the sling forming a loop around my chest under my support arm, letting the rifle hang straight down at my side. Clipped was for on the fob and unclipped was for out in sector. Your sling and how you use it was one of the few things each individual had free reign to do what worked best for them.

[@charlesdriggers199]

John ,that was a great instructional video. Been shooting and training my son for years and you showed me things I did not think about Thank you.

[@raphaelbeinhauer9242]

You've been shooting your son for years?

[@eseteardrop]

why bother training him if you were just going to shoot your son?

[@pogjuice2182]

Don't talk to me or my son ever again.

[@cclem213]

What , like pointing a gun without checking it............. HELP

[@staffsaber534]

"Old hunting stance" Thaaaat's my problem! My AR always felt strange in my shoulder, but now I know that's it's because I was holding it in the same stance I used when I did olympic rifle. Thanks for the tips, John. Very helpful.

[@James-iu5bt]

just found your videos, binged watched about an hour. I love the comments from all the couch warriors who have no experience.

[@slinkybopper2903]

That was an incredibly focused and informative 10 minutes, thank you sir!

[@RescueEMS]

20 year law enforcement member here. This video should be shown at the academy. You explained the "why" and the "how" expertly. Our Remington 870 shotgun was the only long gun we carried until the AR hit the force. Now I see my bad habits in spades.

[@61soldiergirl]

Yes he is good at his job that is for sure. It’s good for the gun community that he shows us what took him years to learn and perfect. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🏻

[@chrislowry7159]

Thank you for this video. I was taught by my grandfather, master chief petty officer in 3 wars. The old style stance is how I was taught. Side stance, butt stock firm in the shoulder, almost a limp front arm tucked in to the chest just to support the rifle. He taught my mother as well in rifle school. She has several medals in sharp shooting as an adolescent. I definitely need to learn how to hold my AR 15 differently. I changed up the stance for shooting my 45-70 because of the recoil. I love the first day of Jiu-Jitsu reference. Definitely finesse and muscle memory way more than man handling your opponent.

[@dougumbarger2758]

LOVE the concise info, no unnecessary yapping- just facts spoken clearly. Other KZbinrs- pay attention- this is how it's done.

[@gaztastic]

I'm definitely getting me an AR-15 style rifle now. Thanks for the tips.

[@chrisfalcon9109]

did u get 1

[@geraldhardy6722]

@@chrisfalcon9109 I hope he did, it's not looking good nowadays!

[@nosaint317]

Indeed.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

You may get one but you’ll pay $1500 for it.

[@gaztastic]

@@DontLetTheOldManIn I got oneeeee!

[@WBatte1]

You're smarter than I thought when I saw the thumbnail of this video . I suppose I have a prejudice against the thumb over bore ( TOB ) foregrip style . None of the best shooters I know or know of use this style . Whenever I see this my first thought is "somebody's trying to be all tacticool" . The straight arm and thumb over bore grip doesn't transition from upright to prone firing positions well ( quickly ) and also presents problems for me in CQB or working in teams (flagging team members) . To me this seems to be more gaming than practical . But I never knock other people for doing what works best for them and you definitely have you fundamentals mastered .

[@hrdkorebp]

L.E. Batte How tactical is being fat?

[@ericfox9648]

Thank you! Some of the most valuable and practical information I have ever heard. Again thank you

[@coreyleavell6921]

4:40 - I've taken a lot of classes and I've always resisted being square in favor of my boxing stance, which is more diagonal to make yourself a smaller target. Maybe for a pistol that is still OK, but you have totally convinced me when it comes to the rifle. It makes total sense, and now I have to decide if it's worth it to have one uniform approach or have one light and one heavy. I do archery, so I'm really used to standing sideways. Idk.

[@Double39L]

MY GOODNESS!!!! This is one of the absolute BEST AR- "How to" videos that I've seen yet! Mr. Lovell you're a great teacher if i do say so myself. I've just started to follow on KZbin as of today! I saw you live with Colion Noir and loved your energy man! (No HOMO) keep up the Excellent work and I look forward to your next video!....

[@sombojoe]

Thank you for fully explaining the difference between the defensive and the precision stances. Only learned and have seen the other way, so very happy to hear the reasoning behind the technique!

[@Darocfi]

This was actually the first time I've gotten an adequate explanation on the front hand placement. I wish I had seen this video 10 year ago.

[@ultraclassic01hd]

John....Thanks for a great lesson.....learned a few things today and that always makes me feel good.....⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@cclem213]

like the POINT WITHOUT CHECKING........ feel good....... your a idiot

[@brandonbolar4424]

I’m in the army and I felt like I learned more about the correct or better way to hold your weapon from you than what the army barely taught me

[@JoeZasada]

Hey John, This may be the very best video on this subject I've seen. Especially squaring shoulders / hips to the target and why... And the death grip / tremor bit. Thanks!

[@corynorell3686]

It's fascinating that almost all of this seems to be very common sense, once you're made aware of it.

[@The411]

I must be getting old, the whole time I'm thinking... Man, someone really needs to sweep that floor...

[@kenfrancisco1189]

He got rifle skills, let’s see broom skills!!

[@kenfrancisco1189]

I’m old too!!

[@noahfanzerbutz3510]

There's a guy on TV holding seminars for people who are turning into their parents. No, really, I've seen it. ;)

[@armawardude9169]

lmfao me too

[@garbanzobeans7984]

“I’m not pointing them at you because you’re not...well you’re not here.” Hahaha

[@SyedFaizanMahmood]

Thank you brother for guidance. I bought the m4 carbine and today I went to shooting range first time and I tried fire I made the video and posted in group and people laugh at me how I was holding it now I will try your position. Thanks for making it lots of love and blessings from Pakistan

[@Mounty621]

I just ran across this golden oldie, John. Great walkthrough on your method of mounting an AR. I have a Surefire M900 vertical foregrip light on my rifle to have a neutral grip with my hand and my thumb pointing up and in, resting on the side of the hanguard.

[@jaredbieszczat5966]

I just want to say thank you for uploading these kind of things for free, there are a lot of people who charge for the information you give in your videos by making people buy DVDs.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I found this video to be extremely relevant, useful, educational and enlightening. You provide eye opening, top notch training. Wish I could afford to be trained by you in gun handling.

[@liberty6380]

He provides eye candy 🤩

[@MasterK9Trainer]

@@liberty6380 seriously I had no idea what this was about. Then I saw that this was a video I watched 5 years ago. I don't even watch this channel hardly.

[@MrFmccarty]

Very energetic,informative, clearly instructive. Amazing! Thought the art of teaching was all but dead. Thank you that was refreshing!

[@thurlow92]

The fact you verbally release aggression with a shout while changing positions is awesome!

[@ThinkBIGBodybuilding]

I know this video is a few years old now but I'm super grateful for it! Thanks for everything you do. I'm learning so much!

[@FR3EKELITE]

Love your videos Brother, Keep it up. May God Bless you and keep you and your Family Safe.

[@TheTimadin]

Great vid. You just earned a new sub.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

thanks and welcome to the channel bro

[@justinziemer2299]

John Lovell what hand guard are you using here?

[@SoulPurposeGaming]

Lol, day one Jiu-jitsu student. They death grip everything.

[@brojitsu]

Its painful to roll with them. Their heart pounds so hard while they hyperventilate and continually grunt.

[@sifuredmond]

Thanks for this video. In 1966 in the Marine Corps we were taught to hold the M14 like you did around 9:14.

[@janetschwartz7504]

Alot of comedians commenting but thanks for making this its very helpful for those who grew up shooting an old wooden hunting rifle and can use the advise making transition to modern platforms so props to you

[@boardguy4075]

I don't need any of this info... I have a scary, black, ghost gun with a 30 caliber magazine clip which will disburse 30 rounds in half a second. I don't need any skills, this rifle will assault people on it's own!

[@robertotrejo1262]

bet you don't get one shot on target unless your 15ft away

[@boardguy4075]

@@robertotrejo1262 This is a scary, black, ghost gun... it will assault anything that approaches within 1 mile square radius and they will drop dead!

[@robertotrejo1262]

@@boardguy4075 if you shoot 60 rounds in 1 second 99/100 you wouldn't even come close to 8 feet from me in one second from a mile away your 1st bullet wouldn't even hit til like 2 seconds and a half and wouldn't nearly have as much velocity to do damage past 500-800 meters and argueably my .308 can shoot more accurate straighter faster and semi auto dmr will always be better then. 30 caliber after 700m 308 hit a mile and a half in less then one second all it takes is one shot from big boii gun ;) your 1st bullet out of 60/ second wouldn't even be twice the time one mine would hit. before you could pull the trigger and your ghost gun just as worthless as your knowledge to long distant shooting. fully auto + mile away xD someone take this guy to get some training to know what he's talking about. -marine reconnaissance sniper

[@boardguy4075]

@@robertotrejo1262 I would have those heat seeking bullets and my scary, black, ghost gun will have a foregrip (you know... "that thing that goes up to your shoulder") Gotta love clueless politicians for giving us great entertainment. -keyboard warrior

[@robertotrejo1262]

@@boardguy4075 stock goes on your shoulder not fore grip birdbrains

[@jacklynch3333]

Thank you for clarifying 'gun safe, no one behind camera' etc. Very wise and helpful for those who don't know gun safety.

[@82394forrest]

I love my AR. Sometimes I sleep with it when my wife kicks me into the spare room. Seriously though, great vid as always.

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

Who lets their wife kick them out of their own bedroom lol

[@garry-garaidhbryant-obriai6700]

Wow I've got some habits to change: 1) I'm a photographer who has used big lenses on monopods for 30 yrs, my arms are as close into my chest as possible to minimize shake, & my left hand is cradling bottom of the lens. Now I need to change the use of the entire left arm. 2) Former Olympic style fencer, always turn sideways, knees bent, front foot pointing forward & back foot pointing to side, taking quick little steps. Thanks for the tips, only had to qualify shooting once a year in the AF, didn't teach any of this.

[@Marshal917x]

From a LE certified firearms instructor/range master, good points all around. Nice job.

[@davidzanelli6847]

The best kind of teacher is one who gets into his/her instruction, and you, sir, definitely fit both descriptions! Love this video. Myself and my father will be buying an AR-15 soon, and this video was a great introduction into how to run it. You sound like the kind of person I'd love to take firearms classes from! Where are you located?

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+David Zanelli I travel and teach. Check out my classes on my website warriorpoetsociety.us/training

[@StrollaLawDefense]

The mere fact that John has to actually say, “ i’m not pointing at you, because you’re not here“ is such a sad commentary about KZbin subscribers and the garbage haters love to write in the comments section!!! Lol

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

Man I'm only 19 but a huge fan of your work and although young I really try to perfect my firearm knowledge and skill. Going to a prep school for the military academies right now, but when I hit 21, I know whose classes I'm taking during the summer!

[@ryanbaker1802]

Okay I had to pause this video at about 4:30 when you say “cool?” And I out loud, alone in bed said, (as a former decade long active duty army staff sergeant) did this guy just hooah me?! And from the bottom of my heart I thank you for digging that natural reaction out of me brother.

[@TheCosmicWebb]

"High pocket of the shoulder" Every Marine hears this a million times

[@charleshughbryan5603]

Semper Fi Marine !! I carried an M-14 with a starlight scope , clumsy as heck but saved my butt. The m-16 had jamming issues back then from the ball powder in the rounds and had a plastic bipod with a Mattel symbol on it. Made me laugh. I appreciate this channel as we seem to have the same viewpoints. Welcome back to the world.

[@moparbryan]

Sir, a question. in 2011 I was involved in an accident that damaged my L5 and L6 thoracic vertebrae resulting surgery. the legacy I'm left with is holding both arms out in front of me causes pain which can be overcome but also numbness and loses of muscle control in my hands and forearms. I have modified my stance to exactly the wrong way of doing it, left foot forward, support hand pulled back under the hand guard grasping the mag well, etc. This is the primary reason I haven't gotten more serious about a rifle training course. it would be unfair for me to expect an instructor to spend time with me trying to work around my issues while the rest of the class is getting it done. The question, are you aware of training or instructors that work with these kind of issues. I don't think of myself as "disabled" as there are people with bigger challenges than holding a rifle. I go to work every day as a heavy truck mechanic I just do things differently. any input you might have would be appreciated. I have no illusions that I'll ever be a professional door kicker, I don't even consider myself a tactical guy I would just like to become better at moving with a rifle and shooting accurately at "speed"

[@jam34786]

Bryan Saunders tbh I almost guarentee like 99% of the well respected courses would work with you in a class. You'll be training in unconventional ways in tactical courses anyway so you may even have a leg up on other guys who are 100% able bodied but have only ever shot with their primary hand in a conventional "gun range" ways. Give some of the places you're interested in a call. I bet they'll have no problem accommodating your needs and getting you speedy in no time!!!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+jam34786 agree with jam

[@ib3scope]

Bryan Saunders Prolotherapy, and if money is available, steroid therapy, even stem-cell (I didn't say amniotic). The good news is medicinal technology, especially with respect to muscular-skeletal pathology and injuries is advancing at such a pace that I sincerely believe that if you consult the right physician, you'd be on track to increased comfort and mobility. Best of Luck!

[@MajorArtillary]

If holding a handgun or rifle becomes painful in a way that leave you feeling unsafe to defend yours and yourself with a firearm then I highly recommend you acquire an M67 frag grenade and a can of bear mace. If a home invader or attacker makes themselves known, simply produce the frag grenade in your off hand and hit the bad guy with a loud "Allahu Akbar". This will stun the bad guy for at least 3 seconds, as his synapses will short circuit from the shock of such a sight and he must quickly reboot to process what is going on. In this time frame, produce the bear mace in your strong hand and light the bad guy's face up with the unholy hellfire of spicy whipped cream from the bear mace canister. This will incapacitate the bad guy immediately. The evil substance in the bear mace canisters makes Kodiak bears shit themselves just from thinking about it. Now he is at your mercy. If you want to be merciful, replace the bear mace canister with a sidearm of your choice and send him off to the next world. If you want to make an example of him, replace the canister with a taser and let the bad guy ride the lightning. The police will haul him off for many years of being Big Cock Joe's bottom bitch in Cell Block D and you'll have a clean conscience. I suggest an authentic M67 frag grenade because I don't know where you live. If you leave in a shithole like Detroit, then you'll be faced with multiple armed attackers and it's best to take them all out with you. The old standing remains, better to have and not need than to need and not have.

[@NOOKnookCROOK]

MajorArtillary sure sounds great. Can I get that m67 frag grenade in the sports section of my local Walmart? Or do I need to actually befriend a jihadi from Afghanistan? Thanks!

[@Chewy535]

Nice rifle!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+Caleb Breazeale 🤗

[@scientistsbaffled5730]

John Lovell who made the butt stock to your Boomstick?

[@jlgil1973]

Dj Hans Overlander thats a daniel defence

[@mattwalters6834]

Warrior Poet Society I recognize the DD buttstock but what’s the rest of your rifle?

[@mattwalters6834]

Never mind I think it’s a DDM4A1

[@TheAgTeam]

Best basic instructional I've seen cheers. Found again after I realised YT was blocking notifications!

[@JamesgnuoY1]

This is why I was always comfortable holding the rifle closer to the magazine well with my forward hand (22 years as an Infantryman). I have been seeing the forward hand out quite a bit and Ill give it a whirl. Good video!

[@thatguyblue4811]

All my life I have been an accuracy/distance shooter and I never actually thought about my stance when it would come to defense.

[@TheInfantry98]

Your joking right ?

[@arvitkopliku7232]

“Chill our man...” too funny. Thanks for the tips

[@-Tokay-]

Great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@nueardant]

Wow thank you! after looking at the way you shoot, I tried holding it the way you did and it is so much more comfortable! Not having stock all the way out and not reaching to the forward end of the barrel made holding up the ar ar much easier and practically enjoyable ^^ hope to catch you when you have a class near dallas tx!

[@dwaynebeavers2088]

I live in the part of Illinois where there are more firearms than people politicians from Chicago are afraid to come this far south in Illinois because of that reason, but we take gun safety very seriously and teaching our kids how to handle and use a gun properly and watching videos like this one helps to get out of old habits with aiming and sighting my carbine, but with my pistol I just use my front sight getting ready to go to a laser sight since I have a astigmatism and I practice shooting with both hands, because I'm right handed and left eye dominate.

[@mrtomatoface7178]

HEY DON'T POINT THAT AT ME!!!

[@claireelliot6846]

same

[@claireelliot6846]

Idk if ur a troll or if you're dumb but it's an AR-15

[@claireelliot6846]

so you want to know the specs? Bc the model is 15

[@Fin2001]

Mr Tomatoface yes indeed, teeeeerrible muzzle discipline.

[@StrongFreeLovin]

I had the same feeling xD

[@BLUECHET]

Beard required.

[@trevor6434]

BLUECHET with no hair

[@Okayyeawhy]

BLUECHET shit

[@AHagridLookalike]

Check.

[@cammaman8124]

giant cock required

[@johnc2825]

Great video John, any chance you could do a "why Daniel Defense" video? Something similar to your aimpoint one? Thanks for the great content!

[@Rob_Nasty]

John Canfield better video..."Why NOT to get DD or LMT."

[@DrCarbomb]

75% $$ and fad. Kinda like Apple products

[@gnevala]

Daniel Defense is one of the best, that’s why!

[@TonySoprano-on5iu]

@@gnevalana they support the atf

[@samd7476]

2:43 I also consider that stance to expose an easier entrance for rounds to hit your vital organs vs if your facing your chest toward the enemy. In the case that you are wearing a plate carrier, you're are most protected by facing forward.

[@thewordman6013]

Basic mechanics are where most people struggle. And yes, there's a big difference in battle posture and range posture. Good stuff today

[@dallasfortworthfoundationr8215]

John, my green plastic army men from 1970's all had the hunter stance as they advanced and bayonets...

[@jusgoonin]

I can't stop watching your videos just subbed thanks!

[@IanB1015]

The "FLETC Squat" totally Lol'd reading that. 😂👍

[@waynecameron4411]

So much good stuff packed in this vid! Thanks for getting it out there.

[@mattkrackow8064]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!! One of the best videos I’ve seen for learning how to shoot a rifle/carbine properly. I see plenty of videos about trigger control and sight pictures but almost nothing on the most basic concept of holding a carbine properly!! Thanks for the information!!

[@sword111119]

In regard to grip fatigue, that's why you should use a full vertical foregrip a little bit back on your rail. Full vertical foregrips allow you to aim your rifle while relaxing your wrist, and it gives you great recoil control. I know the military uses them all the time but for some reason they are really unpopular in the civilian market. Also it looks like you may be able to extend your buttstock a notch or two.

[@nulineconcepts]

“Vulcan death grip... you need to CHILL OUT man” 😂

[@dustinstacy7849]

i love how he poses the whole video, its funny as hell!

[@r.aguilar8060]

God bless you John. Thank you for the great content. Great explanation of the biomechanics as another poster mentioned of using the AR platform but also the energy and attitude needed. I can hear it in your breathing brother. Thank you.

[@victorblanco6368]

Thank you for putting these lessons out. Great job!

[@Sulposition]

I seriously just learned so much. Thank you sir!