Videos tagged with Instructor Selection

Craig Douglas, founder of Shiv Works, emphasizes the importance of evaluating firearms instructors based on their motivation to 'do something' (serve others) versus 'be somebody' (seek personal glory). He advises looking for transparency, demonstrable skill improvement in students, and effective information conveyance. Douglas also highlights the value of instructors who are multi-modal problem solvers, possessing skills in shooting, fighting, and verbal communication.

This video discusses how firearms instructors and students should evaluate which shooting classes are most valuable. Key factors include an instructor's ability to articulate concepts, their passion for shooting, and whether they offer a different perspective. The speakers emphasize that proficiency in teaching is more important than just being a top performer, and that genuine passion for the craft is evident. They also highlight the value of taking classes outside one's primary discipline to broaden skills.