Product Details

• Actors: Jared Waltz
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: MVD VISUAL
• DVD Release Date: September 25, 2012
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B008I5OIMK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,610 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

A groundbreaking approach to firearms and self-defense training. Vol 1: Basic Handgun and Rifle with Jared Waltz. Beautifully filmed and easy to understand instructions make this one a must have. Peace, Love and Guns.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Firearms Training Video - Highly Recommended September 26, 2012

By C. F. Hill HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWER

"Gun Training With The Non-aggression Principle" is by far the best general firearm instructional video I have seen. I am a shooting enthusiast and have seen more than a dozen or so instructional videos, but none of them compare with the solid advice and good production values found in this video.

I should note that the video spends a good bit of time discussing the "Non-aggression Principle" (actually the "2.0" version, which is explained in the video), and there is definitely an underlying Libertarian centric viewpoint throughout the video. However, regardless of your social or political outlook, it would be hard to find a better training video than this one, especially at such a reasonable price.

From a firearms standpoint, Jared Waltz provides expert advice on using semi-auto pistols, revolvers, and rifles with realistic and easy to understand demonstrations and walk throughs. The covered subjects always start with a reminder about safety and then proceed with a demonstration of the skill being shown (drawing from concealed carry, engaging targets at various ranges, clearing malfunctions, etc). The pace is conducive to learning and retaining the information being shown, with nothing being rushed or glossed over, which is one of the elements that sets this apart from other instructional videos.

The section on "Gear" actually surprised me by showing how my favorite 3M Peltor Tactical 6S Active Volume Hearing Protector (97044) can be changed to work better when shooting an AR!

This video is an excellent choice for those wanting to learn the safe and proper handling of defensive firearms!

Highly Recommended!...

CFH

Note: A review copy was provided by the publisher, but that in no way influences my comments or rating. Read more ›

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, and concise. October 30, 2012

By Hesperus

This should be federally required to be shown to every first time gun buyer with an occasional reshowing once every ten years.

Little inside joke there about the producer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Choice if You Buy Only 1 instructional shooting DVD December 6, 2012

By Shepard O. Humphries

Very thorough video! As the founder of one of the busiest & highest rated shooting schools in the US, I am rarely impressed and watched this DVD without very low expectations. Over the last 5 years hundreds of military operators have returned from the mid-east and started up tactical training schools with names that often include "tactical" and "International" and other impressive words. I was worried that the muscled Glock-toting instructor would be another cookie cutter contemporary instructor that enjoys confusing beginning students with acronyms and dropping unneeded F-bombs while yelling at them in military terminology.

I was pleasantly surprised to feel as though I "got to know" the trainer through the DVD as a thoughtful young man that is well-versed in basic shooting skills as well as his personal philosophy. His manner of explaining things was calm, relaxed, competent and simple. A disciplined person could become a skilled shooter by conscientiously practicing what was taught in this video. As I watched the video, I would wish he would touch on a subject, and sure enough; in just a few minutes he would. This video is great for anyone that has fired fewer than 2500 shots in the last 5 years.

The philosophy of the NAP discussed in this video is very good. I really appreciated that the emphasis of the video was PEACE. Many shooting instructors are OK with violence so long as it is their government that is initiating it, but the makers of this video clearly view peace and non-aggression not as a buzzword, but as an honest & universal philosophy of peace. For this reason, a "liberal" or "voluntaryist" can watch this DVD without feeling "put off" by Bubbaesque anti-Obama rantings.... This DVD is almost like having a shooting expert friend come to your living room and chat with you in a friendly way.

In summary, nothing is better than repeated personal instruction with a Top 25 Shooting Instructor like Clint Smith, Gabe Suarez, Massad Ayoob or yours truly and please know we want your money! :) However, if $150-plus per hour is not in your budget for this year, you will learn a good portion of what we would/will tell you from this DVD. Watch it monthly, practice weekly and then find a world class instructor and get a live skills tuning! Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Way more that just shooting December 4, 2012

By Recycler

One of my favorite things about this video is that the instructor is very laid back. Many firearms instructors are very intense, tightly wound guys who talk very fast. That can be very intimidating for people who aren't comfortable with weapons. Jared Waltz is not like that at all which makes him a great teacher for newbies.
The info is solid and clearly demonstrated without a lot of fluff and no ego. I liked it so much I bought several as gifts for friends and family.
Worms!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent For Beginners December 4, 2012

By Relish Ubiquitous

Before launching into this review (my first on Amazon), I should state that I am somewhat new to firearms, therefore I can't be as critical in my analysis as others who have more experience and training. However, my relative lack of experience might in itself serve to provide a different perspective in terms of how I view this film. I grew up, like some, with conflicting messages about guns, leaning more in the direction of being taught they were evil and to call the police whenever I saw one. It was only within the past year that I've been out shooting, and overall I've come to gain a deep level of respect for the etiquette of proper gun safety, handling, and training. Within this context, the responsibility gun owners have is clearly articulated, and well I might add, by host and instructor Jared Waltz.

The film begins by introducing the Non-Aggression Principle, a moral imperative which asserts initiating aggression against others to be inherently wrong. The "2.0" version however recognizes the basic human right to self-defense. Between these two factors it is clearly explained that, as another reviewer pointed out, the best way to win a fight is not to be in one in the first place. In other words, owning a gun shouldn't lead one to believe they can go out looking for trouble, but on the contrary gun owners must in many ways actually become more cautious about engaging in dangerous situations with potentially negative outcomes. Within my 27 years of existence, I've never been involved in a fight before, even with plenty of opportunities presented. Also, and thankfully, I've never been in the position of having to protect myself or a loved one from the threat of violent force.... As what could be considered a "peace-loving person," I believe I may have internalized the concept of non-aggression without ever realizing it. Martial arts (e.g., Karate and Judo) are very analogous in this respect as it relates to the approach presented in this film, especially in terms of mental and self-discipline. In other words, having a skill set for self-defense doesn't mean one becomes a bad-ass, or goes out of his/her way specifically looking for situations where the techniques and tactics are employed.

Here the concept of self-awareness and mindset sink in. Waltz explains the Cooper Color Code as a method, or mental-check, to assess surroundings. As explained, employing rational caution to ones' surroundings does not equate to paranoia or squinting at everyone. It simply means to be aware and mentally prepared if a threat does come. The fact that this film begins not with immediate range practice but rather the explanation of these ideas speaks volumes.

I don't want to be too much of a plot spoiler but what I can say is that the practices, techniques and drills demonstrated in this film have helped me immensely in integrating a much deeper understanding of the actual mechanics involved.

Three specific types of firearms are demonstrated: semi-auto (Glock), revolver, and rifle (AR), and the topics and skill sets documented follow a very accessible progression:

-Basic safety
-Stance
-Handling
-Reloading
-Malfunctions
-Finding your dominant eye
-Drawing (including cover garments)
-Being armed at home
-Dry practice
-Range practice: positions, building your own targets
-Cover and concealment
-Sanitation
-Field stripping, gun cleaning and maintenance
-Gear tips

One of my favorite parts of the film is when Waltz simply throws his pistol on the ground, explaining that it's not a piece of jewelry. In terms of how Gun Training With The Non-Aggression Principle Vol. 1 looks and how it is shot, the filmmaker Michael W. Dean does an excellent job. The editing is superb, the backdrops at the range are gorgeous, and the home location is 'natural,' i.e. the scenes do not appear artificial or dressed-up, but rather real and down-to-earth, making this film very approachable and overall one I can wholeheartedly recommend. For anyone just getting into firearms, this film will make a perfect and lasting impression. Read more ›