ULTIMATE ISRAELI INSTINCTIVE SHOOTING AND PISTOL COMBAT TRAINING dvd

*** DISCLAIMER*** Before purchasing this DVD i emailed Garret Machine and asked if any of his books or DVD's covered what i was interested in learning, this is the one he suggested***-------I have long had an interest in the Israeli method of carry, however most of what you read on gun forums today states that if you aren't carrying "cocked and locked", "condition 1" or ready to "rock and roll" well you might as well be carrying nothing, either that or you are scared of your gun. Well this DVD proves otherwise!!This method works and has done for well over 50 years, this is the method taught in Israel (to soldiers and civilians alike) and the method they use even though they are surrounded by nations who want them dead. This method also works for every semi auto pistol from the Glock they use in the DVD to 1911's and all points between.Watching the DVD did raise a few questions and i sent Garret Machine a further email. He was more than happy to answer my questions, which ranged from a few technical issues (sound and menu) to questions about the gun used in the DVD. He was also happy to explain the reasoning behind certain techniques that are used. This served to increase my understanding of the thinking behind why they do what they do and helped increase my knowledge when i watched the DVD a second time.When Garret recommended this particular DVD i saw the price and i guess you could say i had sticker shock. However i went and read all the other reviews on amazon and decided that all these people cant be wrong. After having watched the DVD i am glad that i made the purchase, the information contained in it is well worth the price. There is a distinct lack of "fluff" and whilst some reviews derided the lack of "Hollywood" i say that it is rawer and more real.All in all this is a very good DVD that is very informative and very easy to understand how and why things are done using the Israeli method. I would highly recommend this to anybody who chooses to carry a gun, whether you are a civilian, a first responder or a member of our armed forces.Put simply this stuff works and this DVD shows you how.

Substance over style.If you have read all of the reviews then I have nothing to add. But I can offer you some behind the scenes info. I am a former US Marine and a currently work as a certified firearms instructor/trainer, as well as, a sworn LEO. I was introduced to the Israeli method many years ago by other US military personal that had been trained in Israel. I have accumulated quite the library of books and dvds on the Israeli method over the last two decades. If you are looking for studio production videos, then these dvds are not for you. These were made by a couple of young soldiers while on leave from active duty with some of their friends, to chronicle what they had learned, as well as, what they taught to others. If you are looking for a simple, concise and no nonsense style of training that gives you wealth of information than look no further.If you don't like the Israeli method that's fine, it is your choice. But if you are looking for a safer alternative for weapons carry then the Israeli method is a viable option. It has been the practice of millions for decades and is still in practice worldwide, as well as, in many US Military instillations. And like is or not, many US civilians carry Condition 3. If this is how they are going to carry than these dvds are a useful tool.I am a student, as well as, an instructor who wishes to learn and glean all that I can from others. The Israeli method is not the only method or necessarily even the best methodology available...but it among the best that I have encountered. I would not be ashamed to put this training up against any other that is currently available and feel quite comfortable recommending this style and these dvds to others.I did my own research and background checks and I can affirm that Garret is who he claims to be. And I admit I am biased since I recently had Garret conduct a two-day pistol course at our range. What you won't get from these dvds? The intensity and passion embodied in the training provided by Garret are unparalleled. This you will not get unless you personally attend one of his classes. And these classes are light years beyond what is on the dvds. The Israeli method is much more than just a style of weapons deployment or tactics. Those are just individual components of a larger whole that comprise being a Security Warrior.The only reason I gave it 4 stars was due to the low budget cinematography.