How to Shoot an AR-15 / M4 Carbine with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell. In this video, I give some simple tips for beginners to properly mount an AR-15, or M4 carbine. This platform is good for other types of rifles like AK47s, or for shotguns as well. I begin with the rifle platform starting at the feet and working the way to the hips and shoulders before extending out into how we establish a proper grip and grip pressures. Understand that my context is gunfighting and not hunting or competitive shooting, so if I am not in perfect harmony with other instruction you adhere to, understand that in different contexts there is room for differences. Other topics in this video include: how a consistent shooting platform allows you to shoot quickly and accurately, problems with competing methods, and how our shooting platform works in harmony with natural movement.
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I am wearing an HSGI war belt with HSGI tacos and a Cobra belt. I am carrying a Glock 17 pistol with an Aimpoint T1 on an ATOM slide by Unity Tactical complete with a sexy paint job. My body armor is held up by a Velocity Systems plate carrier and I am carrying a Daniel Defense M4A1 mil spec+ with a Surefire scout Light, Vickers Sling, ATPIAL IR laser, Magpull and Daniel Defense backup iron sights, an Aimpoint T1 red dot sight, and pmags with magpod bases.
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What battle belt/pistol holster are you using?
Thumbs up for the FLETC squat 😂🤣😂
Great vid and demo of tactical stance
I know your guns are in your website, but is this the Daniel defense? Thank you
Finally….a clear concise teacher of biomechanics with a rifle (AR platform)! Thank you, sir!
You are the Tactical Alpha M! drive on Hooah!
They sure target thank you I want to try that I wish I could come down there to your class in there try it that way thank you again keep the good work love your videos you're funny and serious in a good way I like your attitude you're a very good teacher I have learned a lot from you I've shot better balanced better thank you again and may God you
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.
What is the length of this barrel ? 14,5’ or 16’ ?
Holy McLovin!!!
you are so funny in a serious way awesome dude
4:12 WRAAH!!!
Hey! Don't flag me!
Those hips don't lie
4:12 <3
Bro why you gotta wear all that military gear like you could just put all your shit on the table lmao quit posing
would this work with a shotgun or shatter your collar bone
They're using a vulcan death grip.Just chill out man! Lol
Hilarious bro!
Great concept on alignment on all platforms of your targeting combat.
Its the same in martial arts.When you learn a movement.You can also use that same movement with a knife or any other type of weapon in the same movement.
I will never get this squared off stance. Hands knife shotgun rifle pistol lead foot has always work perfect
Awesome lesson! thank you so much for your time.
Hips don't lie
John do you have a belt recommend that works for rifle and pistol mags and is solid yet adaptable… wondering what you were using and if that's your go to…?
Great info. I myself can not hold my carbine with a stretched out arm c-grip. I'm 6'3" so when i do that extension, my hand is holding the flesh hider. I just stick to my vertical grip's. Any idea's on a hybrid technique on shouldering my carbine to compensate this problem?
Lol "because your not here"
How do you like those Daniel defense butt stock and grip?
Thanks, the fore arm fatigue is a real issue.
what red dot and mount is he using here guys? Anyone know? Would love to know personally.
Train realistically – replace the poor white dude with a bro/nog from the hood.
"cool"
I am watching this so I can shoot a school
Edit:jkjk
You can tell this guy is a trained killing machine!
4:13: James Bond !!
this is the gun content i want to see, man.
That collapsible stock looks nice! What model is it?
Is that a daniel defense m4?
I get skardicat when you point that gun at me!
I’m cross-dominant unfortunately, so in terms of rifle shooting, would you have me train with my dominant hand or dominant eye?
Some people don't get his humor. They think it's live through a window, at least subconsciously. Like he wouldn't edit this a hundred times scrutinized before posting it? His IQ is well over 100, and I'm certain he would have caught the gun in your face "mistake". But it was beautiful, because we all need to see that image to click in our distracted minds, that this is serious. And as a new AR owner, he shows me the difference in handling this firearm as opposed to my HK91. Pitbull! Nail driver even with their excellent diopter sights. This one is different. Not unlike switching to Corvette after 1 ton truck. A few good tips upfront prevents a lot of bad habits to break later. Thank You, John
Thanks for the info, what kinda belt setup you got there?
When I put this up at 2.0 speed, John is super impressively fast!
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!
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!
Great video! Bout rolled over laughing when you were shuffling forward sideways.
All great information, near the end I got distracted thinking about how many hits are on the side wall of the range behind him. Anyone else notice that ? I mean the side block wall how do you get that many hits? lol
Now this i like…!
Great video thanks…. ok big Q I see a lot of people with 14 1/2 Barrels
What about 16 inch instead…
in your opinion if you could have one length. Which one … thanks
Great channel!
A moving target would be best instead of the stationary target in that first exercise shown. Just trying to be realistic :)))))))))))))) Other than that REALLLLLLLLLLLY AWESOME advice!!!