Does anyone own any of these?

I've watched all the carbine, pistol and shotgun videos and a bit of their "sniping" videos. You can learn a lot from them but as I always say, practice different styles and keep practicing the ones that work best for you. One of the ways to learn is from watching training videos like these. You don't have to limit yourself to the Magpul videos, there are a lot more out there!
 
Tom_Swift said:
Owning the DVD won't but practicing their techniques may.
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Agreed

-[Crosshair]- said:
I've watched all the carbine, pistol and shotgun videos and a bit of their "sniping" videos. You can learn a lot from them but as I always say, practice different styles and keep practicing the ones that work best for you. One of the ways to learn is from watching training videos like these. You don't have to limit yourself to the Magpul videos, there are a lot more out there!
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thanks for the advice!
 
That kind of thing is fun to watch and you can get good ideas out of them.

However I would say that watching the DVDs relates to actual training in about the way that watching trailers relates to watching the actual movie.

You get some sense of what is happening...but not enough to really do much more than decide whether you're interested in forking out the cash and time to do the whole thing.

I think if you have a fair bit of training under your belt, you get more out of the videos simply because you're used to doing drills and so on, and you know more about what to look for.

If you aren't actively training, IMO the videos are more likely to give you a bunch of mostly-misunderstood bad habits you'll have to correct later on.
 
misanthropist said:
That kind of thing is fun to watch and you can get good ideas out of them.

However I would say that watching the DVDs relates to actual training in about the way that watching trailers relates to watching the actual movie.

You get some sense of what is happening...but not enough to really do much more than decide whether you're interested in forking out the cash and time to do the whole thing.

I think if you have a fair bit of training under your belt, you get more out of the videos simply because you're used to doing drills and so on, and you know more about what to look for.

If you aren't actively training, IMO the videos are more likely to give you a bunch of mostly-misunderstood bad habits you'll have to correct later on.
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Couldn't agree more. Good "appetizer" for those thinking about taking some serious training as it costs serious bucks and takes serious time and effort. Other than that, its just good gun ####.

TDC
 
I downloaded most of the torrent's and "skimmed" through them. I agree a lot of content would be very educational for someone interested in putting forth the time, money, and dedication to get to that kind of level. Other wise, not really even that good, haven't watched any again since the first time I opened them
 
It may give you some more "tools for the toolbox"
Its not the be all end all, but you should be able to learn something.
Just don't drop what you are using/used to to take on Haley or Costa's setups. I see that too often. Use the gear and tools that you are familiar with.
 
Mac said:
It may give you some more "tools for the toolbox"
Its not the be all end all, but you should be able to learn something.
Just don't drop what you are using/used to to take on Haley or Costa's setups. I see that too often. Use the gear and tools that you are familiar with.
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Thank you!
 
Mac said:
It may give you some more "tools for the toolbox"
Its not the be all end all, but you should be able to learn something.
Just don't drop what you are using/used to to take on Haley or Costa's setups. I see that too often. Use the gear and tools that you are familiar with.
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This ^ is sage advice.
 
I have Tactical Carbine vols 1 and 2 (the second editions) and Dynamic Shotgun. I would say they supplement training but do not replace it. Doing the drills on your own is a start but it definitely helps having an instructor watching you and correcting you where you go wrong. Practice, practice, practice.

Get them, you'll enjoy them.

I will echo others in saying that you will likely take some things to heart and discard others. Every instructor has their own way of doing things. Most overlap in terms of fundamentals, but not everything they do will that works for them will work for you.
 
I bought most of the DVDs.

I'm only 2 hours and 25 minutes into the first hand gun DVD. What I got out of it so far was improving my grip on the handgun. My double taps went from 5-7" apart to 2 ish " apart.

So I have no doubt that you can take stuff away from them. I have only taken one "professional" course (precision rifle) and it was a waste of money for me. If you are not in a time and place where you can take a professional course, the Magpul stuff will give you ideas for drills you can practise when you are out at the range. Also have a plan for when you do go to the range. What do you want to work on? In the past I just went out and shot. Having a plan makes your range time more beneficial.
 
I think the videos will give you a general idea of the most basic techniques, and they'll provide background for taking real training. If you take real training after studying the videos you'll have some really strong "a-ha" moments as some things you didn't fully pick up become clear. I think you'll probably get more out of training if you've seen the videos than if you just went in cold. The videos are not a substitute for the real thing, and for that matter aren't as much fun either - entirely apart from the learning experience, training with a good instructor and other like minded folks is just plain fun. Careful though, if you're anything like me, training can be addictive.
 
The only courses I am aware of that are close to you (if I am not outdated) are through Milcun near Minden, and I believe Oneshottactical is still using Earl Green to teach the Vickers shooting method.

Wouldn't hurt to get in contact with either of these groups.

All the best.

Thanks Jamie, you have to stop beating me though.
 
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