The cost of firearm instruction
I have several DVDs in my collection that are from various firearms instructors, Gabe Suarez, Clint Smith and Rob Pincus to name a few. I would have to say that some of their DVDs have good points and some are kinda weak in others. I think Clint Smith’s DVD’s are introductory and very good for breaking someone in to shooting, but most of the DVDs that I have watched from his collection are not as advanced as the stuff coming from Magpul. I have never been to Thunder Ranch so I’m not going to downplay or say that place isn’t a good place to go, I’ve never been there, but have heard good things although I know there are various levels of training going on.
The Magpul Art of the Tactical Carbine volumes I and volume II are outstanding firearms instruction for those looking to up their skills. It wasn’t the same old shooting positions and malfunction clearings that you tend to see from others. There are some really advanced gun handling skills as well as very well done communication skills. It always takes me 2 or 3 runs at watching the DVD to soak it in, but I have been very impressed with the Magpul DVD series. Soon I’ll get a chance to watch the Shotgun one and give you my thoughts.