Why You Don’t Shoot For The Head In Self-Defense

About this video

Colion breaks down a common misconception about defensive shooting, sparked by a viral range video where a cop brags about head shots. He explains the stages shooters go through—from chasing head shots as beginners to understanding grouping, then speed—and argues that in real self-defense, fast hits to center mass are far more effective than slow, risky head shots. Colion demonstrates this principle on the timer, showing that body shots are faster, more reliable, and safer under stress.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that beginners often focus on head shots, but real accuracy is about consistent grouping, not single lucky hits
• According to Colion, defensive shooting requires balancing speed and accuracy; aiming for center mass (the A-zone) is faster and more reliable than targeting the head, especially under stress
• Colion demonstrates on the timer that body shots consistently land faster and more reliably than head shots, with fewer misses that could endanger bystanders

Episode details: published June 20, 2026 · 8:41 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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