Videos tagged with Handgun Handling

This video provides an in-depth look at the Heckler & Koch VP9 L, highlighting its 'L' for long slide designation and the 'OR' for optics-ready feature. The presenter, hickok45, discusses firearm preference, the importance of a consistent manual of arms across different handguns, and the practicalities of competition shooting with extended magazines. He emphasizes that while equipment can help, shooter skill is paramount.

Paul Harrell, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates the importance of proper handgun fit and handling. He is shown at a shooting range assessing how a firearm feels in his hand, emphasizing that a good fit can improve control and performance. The video also touches on self-defense legal preparedness and firearms ownership commentary.

This guide details how to enhance the ergonomics of a Browning Hi-Power by adding palm swells. The video highlights the Hi-Power's svelte frame as an advantage, allowing for customization to achieve a more secure grip. This modification can improve control and shooting comfort, especially for those who find standard grips less accommodating.

This video demonstrates a self-defense scenario where the presenter, SHORTSHOT TONY, implies the use of a handgun, possibly a Sig Sauer P320, equipped with a red dot optic. He highlights the importance of being prepared, mentioning his reliance on AMMO² for ammunition stockpiling. The content touches on personal safety and preparedness in potentially dangerous situations.

This guide details the technique for shooting and handling the American Weapon Corporation 2-shot Derringer, as demonstrated by an expert shooter. It covers identifying the firing order, understanding the point of impact differences between barrels, and the break-action loading/extraction process. The expert notes the surprising accuracy for such a small firearm, despite its rudimentary sights.

This video, from PewView, demonstrates the extreme danger of trick shots using firearms. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise, first attempts a shot with a 1911-style handgun, which misses its intended target. He then uses a customized AR-15 style rifle with a suppressor and optic for increased accuracy, which obliterates a skull prop. The expert concludes with a critical safety warning against ever attempting such shots, regardless of perceived skill.

This video compilation by Nikko Ortiz showcases various 'Karen' incidents, highlighting irrational behavior and escalating conflicts in public spaces, retail, and travel. Ortiz, a social media influencer with a background in the firearms community, uses humor and sharp commentary to critique the lack of self-awareness and poor decision-making displayed by individuals in the clips. The content serves as a cautionary look at social interactions gone awry.

This guide outlines a method for evaluating handgun grips, as demonstrated by the GUNBROS channel. It involves selecting multiple firearms and having an individual assess their ergonomic feel, focusing on features like finger grooves and texture. The Springfield XD was surprisingly identified as having superior grip ergonomics based on its specific finger groove dimensions, despite initial brand bias.

This video showcases a prank involving a blindfolded Marine attempting to identify a Beretta M9 handgun placed in his mouth. The participant fails to recognize the firearm, mistaking it for candy. The content, while presented humorously, highlights a severe lapse in situational awareness and extremely unsafe firearm handling practices. It serves as a cautionary example of what not to do with a firearm.

This instructional video from Warrior Poet Society provides a rapid, step-by-step guide to achieving a proper pistol grip. It emphasizes high hand placement on the tang, proper support hand engagement for maximum control, and a secure latching mechanism below the trigger guard, preparing the shooter for presentation and firing.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio emphasizes the importance of foundational firearm skills, particularly for pistol training. Instructors highlight that while safety is paramount, practical application of skills like safe handling, muzzle and trigger discipline, and situational awareness are crucial for effective and safe firearm use. They advocate for a one-day 'Essential Pistol Skills' class to build a base before progressing to more advanced multi-day courses, ensuring students are prepared and can maximize their learning experience.

This video provides essential instruction on safely unloading a semi-automatic pistol, emphasizing the 'DROP' acronym: Drop the magazine, Rack the slide, Open the slide, and Physically check the chamber. Instructor John G. Johnson, with over 5,000 students taught, highlights common mistakes new gun owners make, such as not properly verifying the firearm is unloaded or placing it down incorrectly. The guide stresses the importance of understanding this fundamental safety procedure for all firearm owners.