Massad Ayoob's Tips for Older Shooters - Critical Mas Ep 63

Massad Ayoob has been asked to give some advice to older shooters. As an older shooter himself, Mas plenty of tips to offer. From hands, fingers, backs and eyes Mas covers it all.

Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self-defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.

ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.

The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.

Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).

0:00 - Different Sight Options
1:35 - Bifocals Tip
3:00 - Arthritis Solutions
4:30 - Pyramidal Sight
5:20 - Different Carry Positions
7:25 - Learn To Adapt

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[stevemccormick]

I'm now 69. My eyes have changed for sure, so I explained to my optometrist that I shoot regularly in local matches. Both handgun and precision rifle. He told me to bring my handgun into the clinic and he would "fix me up". He cleared a hallway and I cleared my Sig P226 (it was after hours) and he brought out his equipment. I left that appointment with 4 different prescriptions for contact lenses that let me focus on both of my optics and the iron sights. I really appreciated his willingness to go way beyond what most eye docs would ever do.

[whiskeypapa]

My favorite "gun geezer". Mas has been around the block a few times and knows what the hell he's talking about. I've followed his advice since the 80s and never been steered wrong.

[eddrew]

Massad Ayoob is a legend. He speaks from the heart and his intentions are admirable. He simply wants to provide whatever assistance he can to his large community of followers. I’ve learned a lot from Massad and thank him for his assistance over the years. Thank you to Wilson Combat for sponsoring this expert as he continues to impart his knowledge to all of us eager to learn how to improve our skills.

[petesheppard]

As a healthy, pain-free 67 y/o, I am genuinely humbled as I consider how many people persevere and overcome injuries and pain. I am also trying to educate myself on options as my own 'Earth suit' starts showing its years.
Thank you.

[cheapolegunguy]

I'm a disabled vet and age isn't helping a bit, thanks for all you do for the 2A community, you sir are a national treasure!!

[robertkleiman]

‘Sonny Crockets older stranger brother’! Absolutely one of the most hysterical lines I’ve ever heard. Awesome.

[terrybennett]

Being 66 I believe Massad can give me some great insight. After growing up shooting with my Dad and brother I did not shoot after Dad passed in 1981 until first grandson got me back into shooting by taking me out for my 66th birthday present in September 2022. Ends up I enjoyed it so much that I joined the GSSF and have competed in 2 indoor matches and had a fantastic time. I am shooting a G45, my CCW, and a G34. Using iron sights now and looking to upgrade to red dot soon,

[jimbob]

Thank you Mr. Mas. Your advice not only saved my life but more importantly, the life of a 14 year old mentally challenged boy. He had the body size of a pre teen, but a deep voice, He was playing with a toy gun that looked exactly like the Beretta 92, in a bank parking lot. All the boy could say plainly was "freeze, get em up." His mother had left him in the car while she did her banking business. The young boy was outside of the car crouching behind the offside rear bumper. I was making a very large deposit for our local college registration day proceeds. As I started down two steps from the parking lot level, the boy shouted, "freeze, get em up!" Long story short, as I was drawing my weapon, rotating and crouching into a low combat stance, I saw in the split second of the turn, the boy in the reflection of the bank's door glass. In that split second, your teachings, triggered in my reflexes and I managed to hold fire. Thank you Mr. A.

[QYRANG]

Sir there is something that won’t be measurable but your brilliant advice and guidance over the years has undoubtedly saved lives. Please take a moment to look in the mirror and feel proud. This goes out to you and the supporting team at Wilson. Thank you.

[miask]

I’m 63 and now disabled. I hope Massad offers tips for disabled shooters!

[Gumby]

Looking forward to this video. At 67 with 51 years of shooting experience, I'm still learning.

[dlstanf]

Since I'm 70+ yo, I'm glad to see some videos on this. We are the ones that are most vulnerable to attacks. I need to defend myself & my family.

[cosmicwings]

I need to know which tape to use to prevent my toupee from jumping up from the recoil of my Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan 454 Casull. Stop laughing, it ain't funny.

[jamesregan]

Mr Ayoob,
Fifty years of using firearms and I am still here also thanks to you and others like you.

It is a pleasure to still be learning from you after all this time. .

[mattbrown]

I'm a disabled, 53-year-old veteran. I wear my bifocals as he described and EDC a S&W 686-4 with a 4" barrel. I use a shoulder holster and have 2 speed loaders and 2 stripper reloads under my right arm. For summer wear, I cover my side arm with a over-sized plaid linen shirt. Where I live, I blend in with most of the late middle-aged men walking around.

[HikerDude]

I'm transiting to an optical sight at age 62. As someone who wears bifocals, I can fully relate to Mas's comments about tipping your head back to get front site focus. The dot is a game changer for me.

[piobmhor]

Spot on. I’m in my 60s with arthritis in my left hand, mostly in my thumb knuckles. A friend of mine at the range showed me how to rack my pistol overhand using my finger tips and the heel of my hand. I’ve also gotten pretty good at mag changes using my index finger as a thumb. It’s all muscle memory. My old reliable iron sights deer rifle got fitted with a scope because my eyes aren’t what they used to be. Hey, we’re all getting older but I’m definitely not ready for sitting on a rocking chair on the porch yet.

[lessmith]

Im 73 and my hands and fingers are still very strong, cant say the same for my back. I grew up shooting ruger blackhawk 357and 41 mag. Now i use my glock 19. I really appreciate your expert advice. Thank you.

[idmooseman]

"Gun Geezer"? I like that. We need a T-shirt with that slogan on the front. Oh, and a pocket for my shooting glasses. 😎 Decided to edit my previous comment with...I intend to watch this video multiple times in the near-future. As always with Mr. Ayoob's videos, a LOT of useful information is contained within.

[dralscustomcolures]

The man has spoken. Take the info and apply it to your training routine. I'm 66 and a former LEO and eye trouble is my main issue now with 8 eye surgeries 3 left and 5 right. NO FUN but still shoot.