Videos tagged with Hammer Down

This video explains different handgun carry conditions, focusing on why Condition Two (hammer down on a live round) is generally discouraged for 1911-style pistols. It advocates for Condition One (cocked and locked) as the recommended carry method, detailing the risks associated with manually lowering the hammer on a loaded chamber. The instructor also demonstrates the safe procedure for dry firing a 1911.

This video discusses various handgun types for competitive shooting, focusing on striker-fired, DA/SA, and 2011 platforms. It highlights the advantages of heavier, steel-framed guns for reduced recoil and easier shooting, especially for newer competitors. The instructor also details the specific gun-handling techniques required for DA/SA firearms in competition, such as safely decocking the hammer before holstering.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This video captures a USPSA competition stage, likely at the Inland Empire division. The audio primarily consists of range commands like 'standby,' 'load and make ready,' and 'show clear,' indicating standard competition procedures. The clear time of 19.38 seconds and scoring of '2 Alpha 2 Alpha' suggest a timed and scored shooting event.

This video captures moments from the 2013 Great Plains Section competition. It highlights standard range commands like 'stand by' and 'range is clear,' emphasizing the procedural safety checks common in competitive shooting events. The footage showcases the flow of a competition stage, including the readiness commands and the process of clearing the firearm.