Videos tagged with Holster Use

This guide details essential techniques for right-hand-only firearm operation, focusing on malfunction clearance and magazine changes. It emphasizes the need for a firearm with a rackable rear sight and a secure holster. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, advises against revolvers for one-handed use due to reloading difficulties and highlights the importance of practicing these skills to overcome potential jams and reloading challenges.

This video tests the real-world draw speed and practicality of carrying a firearm in four different bag types: a fanny pack, a purse, a backpack, and a duffel bag. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using a holster and highlights how bag design and internal organization significantly impact draw time and safety. The purse proved to be the most effective carry method among the tested bags, allowing for a holstered draw.

This video discusses the ongoing use of the Sig P320 platform (M17/M18 variants) by the U.S. Army and Air Force, despite numerous lawsuits and reported incidents. It highlights a Massachusetts court case where an officer won against Sig Sauer but received no compensation due to shared negligence in carrying a P320 without a holster or engaged safety. The video also touches on an Air Force investigation into an M18 discharge, emphasizing that military contracts are difficult to break due to their scale and inertia, suggesting the P320 will remain in service without significant political or legal pressure.

This video strongly advises against carrying firearms loosely in purses due to safety risks like accidental discharge and theft. The instructor emphasizes carrying on the person as the safest method, suggesting alternatives like appendix carry or specialized EDC bags. If purse carry is unavoidable, the use of a purpose-built purse with a dedicated, secured firearm compartment and holster is recommended.

This video, featuring firearms instructor Colion Noir, critically analyzes a robbery incident where a woman's concealed firearm was taken from her back pocket. Noir emphasizes the extreme dangers of improper firearm carry, particularly in a back pocket without a holster, highlighting it as a severe lack of tactical awareness. He strongly advocates for the universal use of holsters for all carry methods, stressing that guns are tools requiring secure retention and control to be effective deterrents or defensive instruments.

Joel Park, a firearms instructor, emphasizes thorough preparation for training classes. Key takeaways include ensuring your pistol is zeroed, bringing a backup firearm if possible, carrying extra magazines, and packing essential range supplies like eye and ear protection, sunscreen, water, and snacks. For rifle classes, a sling is a mandatory accessory, functioning similarly to a holster for handguns.

This guide outlines essential preparation for attending a shooting class, emphasizing basic firearm handling proficiency, safety, and appropriate equipment. It advises against excessive pre-class practice, recommending consistent dry fire and maintaining current skill levels to allow instructors to effectively identify and correct habits. The focus is on being safe and capable of fundamental operations, not on being an expert.

This video compilation showcases numerous firearm safety failures and illegal modifications, presented with a satirical yet safety-conscious tone by commentator Nikko Ortiz. It highlights critical errors like improper equipment mounting, negligent discharges, and the dangers of illegal modifications such as 'Glock switches' and 3D-printed firearms. The content serves as a stark reminder of essential firearm safety rules and legal responsibilities.

This video, featuring expert Colion Noir, highlights a critical firearm safety incident where a guest's firearm discharged due to improper pocket carry without a holster. Noir emphasizes the severe risks, including accidental discharge and potential injury, associated with neglecting proper holster use and trigger protection. The discussion underscores the importance of selecting appropriate holsters for safe concealed carry.

This video provides a detailed analysis of a real-world self-defense incident involving a firearm threat and subsequent disarm. Instructor John Correia, a recognized expert in self-defense, breaks down the critical errors made by the aggressor, emphasizing the dangers of brandishing a weapon and the importance of proper firearm retention through the use of a suitable holster. The analysis also touches on safe handling of a disarmed weapon.

This video, hosted by Nikko Ortiz, provides a critical look at various firearm fails and safety lapses observed on social media platforms like TikTok. Ortiz, leveraging his apparent expertise, dissects incidents ranging from improper loading of historical firearms like the M1 Garand to critical safety oversights such as neglecting eye protection. The content also critiques questionable self-defense tactics and highlights the importance of proper recoil management and firearm handling, contrasting professional shooting feats with common mistakes.

This video serves as a critical cautionary tale, demonstrating the severe risks associated with improper concealed carry. It highlights an accidental firearm drop and subsequent discharge in a public setting, emphasizing the absolute necessity of using a secure holster and maintaining firearm retention. The incident underscores the potential for chaos and danger when safety protocols are neglected, as shown by the reactions of bystanders and staff.