Videos tagged with Malfunction Avoidance

This guide details a professional 'make ready' process for firearms, emphasizing a distinct, repeatable sequence to prevent malfunctions and ensure weapon readiness. It covers pre-load equipment checks, specific loading techniques to identify potential magazine issues, and a positive confirmation method to verify the firearm is loaded, drawing parallels to competitive shooting and defensive scenarios.

This guide focuses on proper grip techniques for the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, a micro-compact .380 ACP pistol. It addresses common malfunctions caused by hand interference with the slide, especially for shooters with larger hands or those used to bigger firearms. The advice emphasizes adjusting grip, such as curling thumbs down, to ensure reliable cycling and prevent stoppages. Expert instruction highlights the importance of a consistent grip for concealed carry effectiveness.

This video explains the 'press check' or 'chamber check' technique for firearms. Instructor Beth Alcazar demonstrates how to safely pull the slide back slightly to visually or tactilely confirm if a round is present in the chamber. This practice is highlighted as a crucial habit for ensuring a firearm is loaded and ready, avoiding malfunctions, and verifying the status of the weapon, even when a loaded chamber indicator is present.