Why I'm Fat by Vickers Tactical

[Whiskey_Bravo]

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.

This, if you walk in and your surgeon doesn't seem like the most confident guy in the room..... Find another surgeon.


I hate that Larry even felt the need to post the damn thing but it ended up being a great video.

[SeriousStudent]

Anyone who is an OTC grad, and survives long enough to retire, deserves thanks for their dedicated service to our nation.

By survives, I'm not talking about getting good fitness reports. I'm talking about about being still alive after 20 years.

[T2C]

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 people make rude comments without thinking. Having spent half of my lifetime teaching, I promise you that rudeness is part of our current culture. People get away with shit today that would have incurred an ass whipping in years past.

You bring up some valid points.

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.

[SilverBullet432]

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!!

[SkiDevil]

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.

[Cincinnatus]

It's a damn shame Mr. Vickers even felt the need to do that video.

The situation is obvious, he went from a period of constant training, and the related metabolism, to civilian life and it all caught up with him. In my 20s and 30s I was teaching 3 to 4 classes a night and I had to eat constantly to keep from losing weight. Then I had to get a "sit down" job and didn't have the time to train as frequently and it caught up to me. That's it, end of story.

Anyone making comments about this guy should be forced to go through at least Ranger school at the age of 35 and then see what kind of shape they are actually in.

It's great Larry is working out, and the opportunity to promo the gym is the only reason to do a video like this, but all of the 20 somethings giving him shit probably don't understand he can't run around the block with the same trouble free effort they do. While they were playing HALO, he was actually doing it and some injuries just never go away. And they make keeping fit that much more challenging. It's great he found a gym run by some former SF guys who know that stuff.

All that said, screw the haters, Larry should enjoy his steak. I hope he keeps working out, not that I am being critical of his physical condition, but because I want him to have and enjoy all the years he deserves.

+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."

[Mjolnir]

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.


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"One cannot awaken a man who pretends to be asleep."

[Moose-Knuckle]

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.

[Watrdawg]

I always thought he had a bit of an elevated ego. That's the impression I got from YouTube and stuff. No ,I never met the guy. It's just how he appears to me. Does he know his stuff? without a doubt. Not arguing that. This brought him down to earth some. It was nice to see.

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.

[brickboy240]

I never got the ego thing from Mr. Vickers at all. He has been there and done that and that is called confidence - not ego!

We are just flat out lucky to have someone like that, willing to impart his experiences here and share them with us.