Unforgiving: Valor Ridge Pistol Instructor Test

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Valor Ridge Instructor Test by Reid Henrichs
All stages shot from concealment/duty rig unless otherwise noted. Target is VR-16 target for stages 1-9 and 16”x9” reduced silhouette for stage 10. All body shots must be inside the 8” circle and all head shots must be inside 3”x2” triangle. Grease marks touching the line count. A miss at any time or a shot over par time results in an immediate failure of the test.
Stage one: 3 yards. Draw and fire 3 rounds to body in 1.5 seconds.
Stage two: 5 yards. From challenge, fire 2 rounds to body in .85 seconds.
Stage three: 5 yards. Draw and fire 3 rounds to body, then 2 rounds to head in 3.25 seconds.
Stage four: 7 yards. Pistol is at slidelock with empty magazine in place. From high ready, on signal reload pistol gun hand only and fire 3 round to body in 7.50 seconds.
Stage five: 7 yards. From high ready, fire two rounds to body gun hand only, switch hands, then fire two rounds to body support hand only in 4.5 seconds.
Stage six: 7 yards. Set up pistol with one round in chamber, empty magazine in place. From challenge, on signal, fire one round to body, slidelock reload, kneel, and fire one round to head in 4.25 seconds.
Stage seven: 10 yards. Draw and fire five rounds to body in 4.25 seconds.
Stage eight: 15 yards. Draw and fire 3 rounds to body in 4.25 seconds.
Stage nine: 25 yards. From challenge, fire 2 rounds to body in 4.25 seconds.
Stage ten: 50 yards. From high ready, fire 1 round to 16”x9” silhouette in 2.0 seconds

[@koryaiine7393]

Let us never fight amongst ourselves about what firearms we like, but fight for them, together. 2A

[@shootingwithmike6770]

Korya Iine best post ever

[@tashabrooks860]

👍🏻

[@whitedogproductions6153]

Nice work Reid

[@Win94ae]

I'm glad you made it! ...otherwise you would have had to fire yourself.😥

[@woodzman991]

Impressive shooting. this guy walks the walk.

[@edkutschke814]

Outstanding shooting. A trip to Valor Ridge is on my bucket list of musts.Also, totally enjoy your history lessons. I wish I had teachers like you when I was in school. Very inspiring. Keep up the good work

[@kuttinkuddy3905]

The soothing sound of your intelligence. Full of knowledge.

[@askeletonsdaisy2440]

Kicking back & watching a pro at work. Inspiring. Ty

[@willmclawhorn4468]

Reid has got to be the best instructor out there, I’m slowly saving up to take one of his classes. I’d love you just sit down with him and listen to some of his stories, I’m sure he’s got some great ones.

[@swampk9]

Will McLawhorn my goal by next year is to either take Reid's class or John Lovell's. Best scenario is to take both of course

[@willmclawhorn4468]

swampk9 That’s exactly what I was thinking, John is amazing as well. It’s a dream of mine to take anything from Reid though. Working EMS isn’t a money maker though, so it’ll take me a while to save up for one of his classes. 😂

[@swampk9]

Will McLawhorn you and me both. I have to pinch pennies to make it happen but that's just the way it is

[@mdk2066]

Nice shooting - especially cold.

[@jc-vc7xq]

That was an excellent performance. Thanks for that Reid now I have something new to practice.

[@TheLastQil]

Time to go do these, I've practiced your other standards for the better part of two years. Can't wait to try these out, thanks Reid!

[@BuckshotUniversity]

Nicely done Sir.

[@waysoehtoo6101]

Holy moly, love your history lessons and now some speed and accuracy shots. 50 yard with handgun is something

[@jc-vc7xq]

I tried this last week. You make it look easy. Well it wasn’t. Lol. I came close a couple of times though. Great course I will keep working on it

[@chescabler2659]

We like it we love it we want more of it. More videos like this please sir.

[@hillcountrypreparedness1401]

Awesome as always brother

[@e.l.robbins5614]

Great training video. My shooting has elevated greatly since I got a shot timer and started using the valor ridge shooring standard. I will see you on your ridge next year.

[@kristyjennings-rebarjinkie3078]

I love the name of your company "Valor Ridge". That's just awesome!

[@kc4x4nut]

That was impressive

[@wb7926]

Thanks for another great video!!

[@rapache1]

Thank you

[@Panda74gofaster]

Excellent test. I’ll practice that. Thanx

[@callmecamo2]

This drill looks awesome.

[@shaka2608]

Excellent shooting Sir! Amazing stuff.

[@andrewpeterson549]

awesome I will give it a go

[@jjh36ls]

Great video.

[@andyprairiedog4829]

I want Reid, the pistol and the ammunition tested for performance enhancing drugs! That was some First Class, Door-Kicking, Bad-Assery.

[@donlocke64]

Very nice

[@jacobgallagher5966]

That was straight up gangster. Good work

[@Dfisocal]

Nice touch to bring the camera with you to inspect the target. Well done, sir.

[@scottgephart9749]

Holy crap... beast mode!!!

[@philliptrevino9909]

No joke. Great shooting.

[@poppopscarvinshop]

Practice that one hand manipulation! I broke my left arm and sure wish I had practiced it a lot more!

[@AnotherOverTaxedTaxPayer]

Thank you for the video

[@kurtschmidt5005]

Good info!

[@velvetbrick428]

well done.

[@airborneranger1each110]

Wow...I couldn't do it. Outstanding!

[@ReidHenrichs]

The attitude needs to be, "I cannot do that yet, but I will once I begin to practice each skill one stage at a time." First, make the hits. Then, make the time. You can do it, keep steady with dry practice. Reid

[@DannyWalker1949]

Nice Job. Back years ago we had to Qualify sorta/kinda like you was doing here. The best I remember we went out to 30-35 yds max with our handguns, I believe it was. Then with our rifles we went to 100 yds. Shotguns we went to 25 yds. We didn't have the electronic timers back then just someone with a Stop Watch.

[@unmalo2768]

Reid Henrichs - At the 1:45 mark, Reid, you said that you would start from the "low ready", or 45 degree muzzle down towards the bad guys feet, then raise the weapon for two shots. Yet, you started with your weapon on target, so WTF???!!!! Must be a Marine thing, LOL!!!

[@williamvailati2044]

hey Reid well done !!! Smper Fi brother

[@FitnFire]

Awesome drill...definitely need to get out to VR and train with you!

[@pd2210]

great job Reid. I have been a firearms instructor for 19 year in NJ as a LEO. There is no requalification for firearms instructors under AG guidelines. Such a joke. We run our own courses just to try and stay ahead of the trainees. Your the best, I hope to make it to Valor Ridge in the next couple years after I retire.

[@bayertwin]

After Don & I are done with all of your rifle courses. We plan on starting over with your pistol courses..You may even get tired of seeing us every year...

[@Longrangetargets]

I think I could do it. I'm gonna give it a try this weekend. I'll have to have a friend use a stop watch because I don't have a timer like that. But I'm gonna give it a try.

[@KCnoSurrender]

Solid!

[@tenacioustanderson6223]

Impressive

[@fireleather1707]

If I lived closer I would throw a resume in as an instructor.

[@grizwoldstad9956]

First rate! Need to do some shoot no shoot drills, to many in law enforcement live under the shoot first and make up your story afterwards.

[@jakeanna3174]

Pretty tough stuff ! Any opinions on new AK gear or anything you found useful that’s came out recently Thank for all you have done and continue to do for this great nation

[@Doublezzranch]

Reid that was great, really like the " Practice what you preach". How about running a scar 17s really hard?

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Reid you smoke that shooting test.

[@jonathant4964]

Awesome

[@apb2887]

Do people really accuse Reid of switching out targets? Jealousy because they can't do it I guess lol

[@TerminalM193]

Damn, wish I had the ammo to practice this!

[@bussinjustin943]

Just tried this course of fire and holy shit it's challenging

[@jerryflorence936]

Well done sir! Thank you for you're time, services & great free education to the general public. #ReidHenrichs All American for Americans :)

[@hardkl02]

Great video as usual. Just curious what brand of concealment belt you’re using in this video?

[@paulh6101]

Considering u can get a slightly faster draw from appendix caary is there a handicap for strong side? Or is the speed difference miniscule?

[@goriverman]

Wow, that’s a really difficult test. I’d be happy if I could shoot like that with a time limit on it. I started using a red dot Because it’s easier with these old eyes.

[@michaelblacktree]

If you fail the test, do you counsel yourself? Hehe 😝 BTW, good shooting. I'm not sure how much more "real" the video can get. It was done all in one take, walked us down to the target, etc. Good stuff.

[@francissullivan6400]

I wish I could shoot 1/100th that well with my handguns..NYPD commissioner would have shot a 4% on that course though..GREAT VIDEO...GOD BLESS Keith

[@danielfisch655]

Mazel Tov!!!

[@brandonshepherd3317]

Can you go into detail on your one handed reloads? How you preform them? I cant get it remotely close to thattime I've tried all night lol. I'm really close on everything else appreciate the drill its my new opener.

[@jewelrygrace9438]

Sweet Reid. Wish you were my neighbor.

[@bobtyor69]

HR I don't know where in the US you are from. But the men in my family have all ways carryed. Since the civil war. Now most carried smaller firearms. They ones that were military or Leo tray end carryed mostly full sized 6 guns.

[@codycox2685]

Hell of a good way to build skills. That manly belly doesn't hurt either. Jk, love your message and methods bud. Keep it up.

[@19tank81]

Reid Henrichs great videos, what do you recommend as a carry gun and caliber? I'm a huge Glock fan, had two Glock 17's, love 9mm, but recently sold them and got into S&W M&P 45acp, I love how the 45 hits, it's fun to shoot, but the capacity is seriously lacking compared to 9mm. I know shot placement is everything, give me your opinion if you have a second. Rock on brother!

[@fredmartan7906]

Looks easy, give me a year or two.

[@ZezimaTruth]

Yea, I'm good

[@blacklion001]

Mr. Henrichs, would you decrease par time on the longer range shots if the handgun was equipped with a red dot?

[@EuropaChronicles]

Very solid shooting. Why do you have strings all over your pants...?

[@johnsartain6464]

I always knew you could shoot.

[@2ndarymotion]

I feel sorry for anybody that gets into a gunfight against Reid.

[@ZoeyBluetheDane]

Where can I get the targets you are using?

[@HiPhi1975]

interesting & challenging course of fire! But you call your position "low ready"? Shouldn't that be an approx. 45 degree angle downwards ;-)

[@JonathanRussellGusmanBey]

What's up with security

[@tacdriver22mk2]

Is there a rifle version?

[@user-rh3to9cu4x]

Can that be considered low ready? I'm not hating, I'm asking. I thought that low ready is when you put the gun close to your chest and point it down to the ground.

[@wyliewolf1576]

I think that is SUL. Low ready is pointing just in front of where the targets feet would be. Full grip and arm extended.

[@Subletext]

Reid said he shot 29 bullets on the paper target. There was only 27 shots on target? Were some of the bullets going thru the exact same hole??

[@blairstone9911]

What drills would you suggest for new shooters at a private range?

[@lupusdeum3894]

El Bluro - Accuracy first, then work on timing.

[@blairstone9911]

Daryl Weston thanks, I meant more specifically. Like, idk, 5 shots total, start from low ready, raise gun each shot. Something like that.

[@fee_lo8346]

😵

[@mactango11]

Do you aim with both eyes open?

[@rileyfenley522]

Does this test involve throwing a students firearm and having a ND? I have heard some training company’s thats ok. 😬

[@joey3908]

What are the stringy things hanging off you are those for the microphone or something?

[@rickmosholder4593]

joey , I'm not sure what they are called but I believe they are to do with his faith

[@getoffmylawn8986]

And both ranges I currently have access to don't allow any of this.🤬

[@Lattimore336]

BREAKING NEWS: This guy can shoot!!

[@inyermouthbaybeh]

where do you place the front site at 25 yards? Should it be below the target or covering the target?

[@inyermouthbaybeh]

josh benware stock mp9 full size, 135gr hp 990 fps

[@inyermouthbaybeh]

josh benware Strange. my g19, g17 and mp9 uses the same 135gr ammo and it's the same point of aim/impact up to 15 yds. I loose track of the bullet at 25yd, just trying to see where to aim as an initial setup

[@charliefoxtrot5001]

The same as for anything below 25 yards. Ballistic drop is a non-issue at that range for 9mm. Ballistic drop at 50 yards is about 2 inches and about 12 inches at 100 yards.

[@Thumpr110]

This is appropriately named. Good grief.

[@LarryC213]

Reid, I don't think that you need to walk over to the camera to show everyone the timer results. Especially not after every shot.

[@kevinnguyen92]

What do you beside shooting

[@ReidHenrichs]

Write books and articles, take care of my farm and animals, play guitar, spend time with Patriot Nurse, hang out with friends, read scripture, workout, and make videos for people who need information about history and firearms.

[@2MelMo]

It made me smile to see that you read Scripture. Jesus said, you are His disciple if you continue in the His Word and you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.

[@zmanstrong41]

Reid Henrichs and he does it all well! And I really appreciate the fact that you bring God into the picture.

[@swampk9]

Love me some Reid, no homo

[@JonathanRussellGusmanBey]

Thanks tho I have somthing to shoot for

[@tajituck888]

How much y’all pay?

[@300blackout4]

What is your thoughts on muzzle brakes/ compensators on CCW

[@charliefoxtrot5001]

Why have a muzzle brake or compensator on a handgun for concealed carry?

[@300blackout4]

Charlie Foxtrot help with recoil management and faster on target after shot

[@charliefoxtrot5001]

Does Reid have a muzzle brake or compensator on his handgun? No! Attend one of Reid's classes to learn about shooting fundamentals.

[@300blackout4]

Charlie Foxtrot I don't have enough money for that right now, that is why I was trying to get information the way I could

[@charliefoxtrot5001]

You have your priorities reversed! Skill is way more important than gear. Stop buying race gear and save for a class in shooting fundamentals. By the way, most people complaining about recoil do not grip the gun correctly. A muzzle brake or compensator on a handgun will not make you a better shooter for self defense! It just empties your pocket. Realize that a brake or compensator will help you with exactly 1 round out of 3 in a Mozambique drill (2:51 in the video below). It is also the least important round and the improvement can be measured in milliseconds. Reid has posted numerous videos with shooting drills. Work on those in the meantime. Focus on accuracy over speed. Speed comes over time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGKUd2yQed91l6c

[@SocialismDoesntWork]

Ha

[@quad442w40]

Big love ... No homo..

[@jedicollins4217]

Are those tzitzits? Are you Jewish or Messianic? Like the videos and the explanation of the constitution and 2nd amendment. Thanks!

[@2wheeleddemon999]

This would have been great to practice before I got rushed by hogs last night.

[@carloparisi9945]

You've got some amazing skills but two to the head..come on, let the guy fall in peace :D

[@slipperysam1337]

Show off