Every time I see something with Larry I think how lucky we are, as consumers of all things and info gun / tactics related, to have such a guy.
There are soooooo many gunwriters and interwebs goofball pundits whose been-there-done-that rating goes way into the negative zone. Hmm, maybe they think they’ve found a way to improve that… it ain’t working lads!
I have a young friend who has recently made it through today’s version of the training Larry had, or at least, the first parts. I don’t know how anyone comes out of that training and testing with enough of themselves left to do the job once they make the grade.
Few people with Larry’s background have personalities that are low key. For me, his self confidence and in-charge personality just add to the credibility!
I gave this country, the best part of my life. The U.S. Military and this Country got 20 years of my best.
LAV
This says it all. I’m embarrassed that knuckleheads would even go where they have gone. I saw this video the other day, but I didn’t have the words to go along with re-posting it. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your service, LAV. Thanks for sharing your knowledge through TacTV and your classes. Good luck with your training, and most importantly, thank you for giving us the best part of your life.
About ego… the fighter pilot, bull fighter, and surgeon–just to name a few examples–often walk with confidence because they have repeatedly proved themselves. If they aren’t top notch, the first two are likely dead, and the third is working for a health department.
Rude comments are made by rude people. Having spent a lifetime in teaching, I promise you that rudeness is part of our culture. People get away with shit today that would have incurred an ass whipping in years past.
Funny how years of training a combative mindset determined to win can be perceived by others. There is a reason your typical Marine is encouraged to think they are hot shit.
and how many live through 3 ? I might guess not tons of folks have that luck
still pretty good at beating the odds as even he said many are not where he is
and to do again what he has done he needs no explanation of his current self
thinking about this I bet quite a few folks who pretend to be like him post videos why they think they are such a bad a$$ !
pretty darn nice humble seeming guy and never got the idea he was full of himself only confident in himself
If you live life to it’s fullest and spend a good portion of your life serving others, you will pick up a few scars along the way. If some anonymous limp dick makes a rude comment on the internet, I say tell them to bugger off.
I have the utmost respect for Mr. Vickers. Playing the SOF game takes a hard toll on the body, no matter how HSLD the guy, the body wears. Mr. Vickers has cemeted his place in history as a total badass. Whatever punk wants to say anything about his current state should be sent to boot camp, strapped with kit and run! If anything the video has inspired me to get out there! I am a bit overweight myself and its awesome to have inspiration like that! Go Larry go!!
Many respect Mr. Larry Vickers and his many accomplishments, obviously including the years Service given to our great Country. I don’t believe the video was necessary either, but the back story was interesting and informative.
I would repeat the sentiment that I hold the Greatest respect for LAV and many others whom have selflessly served our Nation. I also give thanks for the many contributions that he gas provided to the general shooting community in his videos and classes as well. And agree with others that LAV is at the top of the short list of the best shooting instructors in the industry.
+1000 to this.
I’ve seen some of the courses Larry runs nowdays in some of his shooting vids. I am only 37, and I think at 52 he matches or even surpasses me in physical CAPABILITY-- screw looks, it’s what you can DO that counts.
I guarantee you that LAV makes up in heart, intestinal fortitude, gravitas, and balls whatever he may lack in appearance.
If some of those 25 year olds criticizing him encountered the same obstacles and pain that Larry has to push through to finish a run or other physical activity, they would wuss the **** out!
Besides, I really don’t think he’s that heavy to be called, “fat.”
Anyone who has actually USED their bodies for over 20 years can attest to cumulative injuries and damage. Looking at the job he had would doubtlessly take it’s toll. His current lifestyle - on the road training as he does also plays a role.
I fully understand.
I’m with him: if you don’t like it go somewhere else.
“One cannot awaken a man who pretends to be asleep.”
They’re called “internet bullies”. Bullies are everywhere in our society. They are on the playgrounds, they make a workplace toxic, etc. The “internet bully” are the 02 thieves that will make fun of a guy like LAV from the safety of their keyboards for being “fat” and then turn around on Instagram and bully a supermodel for being too “skinny”. They’re the same tards that harass high school cheerleaders for posting pics of their hunting trips on Facebook.
****'em!
As for LAV having an “ego” it’s called S E L F - C O N F I D E N C E. Most people don’t have it and they are intimidated by those that do.
Wow, “brought him down to earth some”, “It was nice to see”. I have no understanding of how someone can make a statement like that about a person who has put his life on the line for this country! I’ve taken 4-5 classes from LAV and after the first one quickly realized that soaking up every word of instruction would greatly benefit me. Ego! I believe that is more a confidence in himself and the knowledge he has acquired over the years. His language is very plain spoken and to the point. No need to candy coat it and to do so may not drive the point home he is trying to make. That style may rub people the wrong way sometimes but it’s effective and you definitely understand what he is trying to teach you. I don’t think I have ever been confused as to what the objective of a point of instruction is or what the results should be with LAV. There are quite a few people out there that definitely know their stuff but very few can express that body of knowledge in an effective manner. LAV can and does.
As far as his weight is concerned, who cares! No real need to elaborate on that.
