Videos tagged with Gun Retention

This video advises against selling used firearms due to significant depreciation, suggesting buyers can acquire customized firearms for less than new retail. The speaker highlights purchasing used Glocks for $350 and upgrading them, contrasting this with sellers receiving only $200-$250. Instead of selling, the speaker recommends alternative income streams or expense reduction to fund new firearm acquisitions.

This video discusses firearm holsters, specifically questioning the reliance on traditional "clicky" retention methods. The presenter contrasts this with their engineered holster design, which achieves a full-friction fit, ensuring the firearm remains securely in place without the need for a loud audible click. The description highlights a clear home position for the gun and emphasizes a superior retention system. The video promotes Tenicor products and directs viewers to their website and social media channels.

Massad Ayoob highlights how manual safeties on firearms, particularly the 1911, act as a crucial retention feature. A study showed it takes significantly longer to disarm someone with a 1911 due to its safety mechanisms compared to a revolver. This time delay can save lives in struggle scenarios.

This video demonstrates the critical importance of a duty holster's retention capabilities, showcasing how a Safariland holster can 'fight' to keep a firearm secure during a forceful grab. Instructor Mike emphasizes that gear should be as committed to retention as the user. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of ALS/SLS mechanisms in preventing unauthorized weapon access, crucial for law enforcement and self-defense scenarios.

Massad Ayoob explains why carrying spare magazines is crucial for self-defense. He highlights scenarios like high-volume encounters, potential magazine failures, and accidental releases during physical struggles. Ayoob stresses that a firearm without readily available extra ammunition is only a temporary tool.

This YouTube video, titled "Drop that Cup!!! Firearms Training with P6 Firearms Training," focuses on firearm manipulation and retention techniques. The description highlights the importance of letting go of objects in one's hands during a critical incident, emphasizing a specific training concept. It features Instructor Mike, a USCCA Official Partner, and promotes the USCCA's resources, including a free Concealed Carry Guide. The video appears to be an instructional segment aimed at gun owners looking to improve their defensive skills.

This video, part one of a series on retention shooting, features guest Greg Thompson, founder of SOCP (Special Operations Combative Programs). The discussion aims to delve deeper into retention shooting techniques than typical short online videos. It explores the internet phenomenon of retention shooting and its practical applications. Greg Thompson's expertise is highlighted, along with mentions of SOCP programs and training equipment providers.

This video provides an instructional guide on handgun retention techniques, focusing on protecting a side-holstered firearm from being taken. It features Officer Jared Wihongi demonstrating methods and discusses crucial concepts like Situational Awareness (SA), living in the yellow, holster trapping, stance, and angles. The content is presented as a step-by-step educational piece for "the good guys and gals out there." It also includes links to related products, Patreon, and other YouTube channels from the creator, Nutnfancy.

This video, "Into the Fray Episode 210," focuses on critical self-defense mistakes to avoid, particularly in armed encounters. It analyzes a real-life incident where a mother and daughter defended their liquor store. Key mistakes highlighted include improper gun storage (not on person, near cash register), and allowing an assailant to get too close, leading to a struggle for the firearm. The daughter's attempt to shoot a moving target is also discussed as a potential error. The video emphasizes the importance of keeping a firearm on one's person and maintaining distance from threats. It promotes USCCA resources for responsible gun owners.

This video demonstrates a modification to a Maxpedition Universal Holster Insert using Velcro to improve weapon retention for horizontal bag carry. The creator expresses dissatisfaction with the original retention and details the steps taken to enhance it. The video also includes links to the creator's store, Patreon, website, and Instagram, as well as a recommendation for FM84's album 'Atlas'.