"Fast is fine, but accuracy is final. In a gun fight. You need to take your time in a hurry." 

- Wyatt Earp 

Defensive Handgun Training

David is the creator of the Defensive Handgun DVD series that was sold for many years at major retailers. His knowledge comes from Military and professional training around the globe. He is a distinguished graduate of many formal firearms courses which include handgun, rifle, shotgun and the UZI sub machine gun. He is a student of firearms and defensive tactics and is continually learning. His methods are simple to understand and learn. These videos can help you operate a handgun safely and get good hits by exercising propper sight picture, sight alighment and trigger control.

Combat Shooting Drill 3 Mags x 10 Rounds 3 Yards

Featuring a Glock G19X with iron sights shooing 3 mags 10 rounds each, reloading each time at 3 yards. This drill is designed to build muscle memory in trigger control, sight alignment, sight picture, reloading and safe handgun manipulation. More at www.davidburnell.com and the targets can be found on Etsy at www.opszilla.com

Firearms Safety Rules

Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe direction

Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded

Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot

Be Sure of Your Target Beyond It

The Secrets To Great Shootng 

Sight Picture

Handgun sight picture refers to how the aligned sights are superimposed on the target when aiming. It’s the combination of the correct sight alignment and the target you are aiming at. Achieving a proper sight picture is essential for accurate shooting.

Sight Alignment

Handgun sight alignment is crucial for accurate shooting. It refers to the proper positioning of the handgun's front and rear sights in relation to each other and the target.

Trigger Control

Trigger control is one of the most critical aspects of accurate handgun shooting. Proper trigger control involves pressing the trigger smoothly and consistently without disturbing the gun's alignment or sight picture.

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I moved my business next door to David over 10 years ago. Over the 6 years we spent as neighbors I had the privilege of getting to know David Burnell. He was there for me through good times and bad. David has given me invaluable council and life changing advise on so many occasions. When facing hardship with my business David encouraged me to let go of my stubbornness, humble myself take advantage of different opportunities. That advise set me on the path that made me the man I am today. I believe that I was placed in David’s path because our Heavenly Father knew that I needed his no nonsense and honest guidance. 

For 10 years I have taken every opportunity to learn from David Burnell - live talks, seminars, YouTube videos, podcasts, DVD’s, and David has been my defensive handgun instructor for 6 years. I guess you could say “I’m a huge fan”. People say that you should never meet your hero's because you will be disappointed. This will never be the case with David Burnell. In fact: David Burnell’s example, instruction, and friendship have meant everything to me. I look forward to seeing what David will teach us next. - Jared Evans