VigilanceElite

Thank You Patrons

Wanted to give you guys a quick update to say thank you for supporting me on Vigilance Elite Patreon. Ya'll are awesome and I wanted to show you some of the gear we are investing in for the channel.

Finished up filming and editing a productive session. Thank you all for responding on the survey, I value your input. I moved footwork up this session and also added a response video for the good questions in the comments section on the follow through video going more in depth. Keep those qu...

Content Creation

Update Check-in:

What types of videos would you like me to prioritize making for Patreon?

I added some in this survey but curious to get an update from ya'll on subject topics. Single man CQB, vehicle positions, CCW engagement are on the list and some more questions from the last Tier III live chat.

Let me know in the comments here and I'll reference this thread. I'll do one of these each month moving forward and we'll use it to keep organized. 👊🏻

May The Fourth Be With You

Stepped out for some blaster time on Star Wars Day. New videos for all tiers in production, more coming at you this week. I hope you are all well and in good health!

Cheers!

Pistol Follow Through

Hello Tier II & III

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Here's a quick video on follow through. This is a little bit early as this will be part of the fundamentals series that we are finishing up filming this week.

Remember, the focus of most training is not how fast you re-holster after a drill (which, to me, is kinda like someone demonstrating how fast they can close their pocket knife). Especially if you just engaged a target. I know that doesn't always look the coole...

Metal Vs Polymer AR15 Mags PREVIEW

Here's a video explaining the advantages and drawbacks I take into account when selecting AR15 magazines.

More Setups and Reviews in production and we're slated to finish the pistol fundamentals series to be released this month. From there, we'll be getting into more advanced instruction.

Thank you for the support on Patreon!

Metal Vs Polymer AR15 Mags

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Which AR15 mags do you use?

Here's a video explaining the advantages and drawbacks I take into account when selecting AR15 magazines.

More Setups and Reviews in production and we're slated to finish the pistol fundamentals series to be released this month. From there, we'll be getting into more advanced instruction.

Keep those comments coming, I'm having a good time making videos directly responding the ...

DKX Maritime Plates

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Got a lot of questions about alternatives to the Velocity Systems plates I showed in the Armor Setup #1 video.

Here is a quick video on the plates in one of my other armor setups.

Hopefully this helps gives another option for armor.

Cheers!

Single Point Slings PREVIEW

Here are my thoughts on sling setup and some examples of what I run. In my opinion, slings can be overbuilt and overthought I like to keep things simple and easy.

Full video in Tier II access 👊🏻

Single Point Slings

Hello Tier II and Tier III,

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Been slamming away filling orders and making more content. Lot's editing right now and another shoot day coming next week. Thanks to everyone who made the Tier III live on Monday. I had a great time in the discussion and got some more good questions from you guys for videos and excited to make more. 

Here are my thoughts on sling setup and some examples of what I run. In my opinion, slings can be overbuilt ...

YouTube PREVIEW

Hello Patreon!

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Been slamming away on new content and getting orders out. Here's a preview from tonight's YouTube release with special guests David Rutherford, Mike Ritland, and Rob O'Neill.

New videos dropping here this week and Tier III Group Chat Tonight at 6pm CST. I'm excited to publish what's coming and lots more content in the works!...

At The Ready Carbine Presentations with UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski

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Hello Tier II and III,

Here is some informal, behind the scenes footage of a lesson with Andrei Arlovski. 

The movements we are practicing are aggressive presentations from the high ready, snapping forward first ensuring the buttstock clears any garments or gear and then lands in a consistent cheek weld every time. This motion is also good muscle memory to learn before training muzzle strikes. Similar motion.

The focus is more o...

In Vest Carbine Stabilization

Tier II and Tier III Exclusive

Hello Tiers II and III,

This video came from a discussion on the last Tier III live chat. The question was how to tighten up groupings while shooting offhand out past 60 yards and at a quicker rate of fire. The member who asked was hitting about a 4 inches off when shooting rapid fire offhand and was looking for more stability when picking up the pace. Keep it up, that's actually great shooting offhand rapid fire, training and range time will hone it...

Low Profile Armor PREVIEW

Hello Patreon!

Got a question in the last Tier III live about going out in full armor vs concealed and had a good discussion there.

In this video I show one of my low profile setups and some philosophy on how to run it.

Full video on Tier I.

Tier II Training Exclusive coming this week.

Tier III Live this weekend! (I'll post a time this week).

Cheers!

Low Profile Armor

Tier II, III Exclusive

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Hello Patreon!

Been in the editing studio and shipping orders the last few days lots of content produced and will be published this week!

Got a question in the last Tier III live about going out in full armor vs concealed and had a good discussion there.

Here is a video on one of my low profile setups and some philosophy on how to run it.

Let me know any questions.

We filmed multiple videos las...

Training Photos with UFC Heavyweight Champ Andrei Arlovski

Hello Patrons!

Katie Jean Williams and I are currently getting all the orders boxed up and shipped out. More gummies and some new hats are on the way. It's been a busy week!

Here are some photos from a training session I did with UFC Heavyweight Champ Andrei Arlovski.

Footage from this lesson will be going public soon. Ya'll will be the first to know 👊🏻.

Slated to film at the end of this week and lots of new videos are on the list. Will be update heavy next week ...

Armor Check PREVIEW

What's your vest rated for?

Armor Check

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I've seen multiple ads for soft armor recently for multiple brands. While they preform stopping certain pistol rounds I feel as though it is important to ask a few questions before purchasing. Question 1: What is the threat? Question 2: Are there rounds the armor will not stop?

The marketing strategies for many of these products, especially armor, only state the positives of which rounds it will stop but do not state that there are some rounds t...

Lock the wrists!

Preview from the pistol fundamentals series that's currently in production. Locking the wrists helps stay on target during rapid fire strings.

New video uploading tonight and more in production.

Keep those comments coming and I'll make more video responses. I've had a really good time so far engaging with this community. 

I hope you are all safe and in good health!

Range Photos

Hello Patrons,

I hope ya'll are in good health and good spirits! Here are some range photos from a while back, when we just had to worry about mosquitos and snakes instead of a pandemic. Good times!

More videos coming this week.

Tier II: Keep those questions coming. I've been enjoying responding to these with more videos diving into more in-depth answers. Working on making videos to respond on these and using the requests in the comments as the production queue. 👊🏻

25 Yard Warm Up Drill PREVIEW

In this video I cover my basic warm up drill. I want you guys to get used to doing this because it will be a building block for future drills. Full instructional video in Tier II. 

Armor Test video in editing and will be Tier I this week.

Cheers!

25 Yard Warm Up Drill

Tier II & Tier III Exclusive

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In this video I cover my basic warm up drill. I want you guys to get used to doing this because it will be a building block for future drills. We're going to start basic and ease into the more advanced. Adding distance from the beginning will highlight any issues with your fundamentals and also help develop consistency with your draw.

Feel free to ask any questions below. More content in editing and production now.

St...

MPX Alternatives Budget Friendly PCCs PREVIEW

In this video I cover some more budget friendly PCCs. I'll be doing full reviews of both soon. Full Video in Tier.

Cheers!

MPX Alternatives Budget Friendly PCCs

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"I'm on a WalMart budget and my wife is the CEO." - Andrew  This was a great question on the MPX SETUP Video I did a few weeks ago. I hear you man! Guns are expensive and there are lots of options out there. 

It is really hard to justify spending upwards around $3-4k on a PCC and truth be told, you don't have to. Hopefully this helps!

These are two examples of PCCs that are more economically friendly and can ...

High Power Dewalt Pistol

Editing videos tonight and will be uploading more this week, exclusives on all Tiers. 

1911 Thoughts PREVIEW

This video covers my thoughts on 1911 and also 2011 platforms.

MPX Alternatives, New Drill and a Group Chat happening soon! (Tier I, Tier II, Tier III).

Stay safe out there and wash your hands!

Cheers.

1911 Thoughts

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I hope all of you are well and in good health.

This video covers my thoughts on 1911 and also 2011 platforms. Beautiful guns but...

Let me know what you guys think in the comments. This one's for you Travis!

MPX alternatives coming soon and a new drill. Buckle up!

1911 Thoughts and MPX Alternatives Coming Soon

Here are some behind the scenes photos after the video shot wrapped. In editing now.

1911 Thoughts will be published Tier I.

Keep those questions coming! Loving this community on Patreon. Ya'll are awesome and keeping Vigilance Elite moving forward at full speed.

Safety Manipulation Philosophy

Tier II and Tier III Exclusive

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This video covers safety manipulation philosophy upon entry. There are multiple answers to this question. 

Please leave any questions or comments below, keep 'em coming, they make great video topics. This one's for you John!

As always, adhere to all firearms safety rules and range commands at your facility. For more info on safety, see 2020-03-29 00:31:12 +0000 UTC View Post

10 Things You Can Implement Now for the Pandemic

Hello everyone. I’m hopping I can get this released tonight. It’s nothing ground breaking, just practical simple stuff to think about.

Cheers

The TV at Shooter Ready Ranch

I love this show. Hope ya'll are in good health and keeping safe.