Videos tagged with Malfunction Clearance

This video emphasizes shifting range training focus from ego-stroking tight groups to practical self-defense readiness. It highlights the importance of practicing malfunction clearance under stress, prioritizing speed and accuracy over sub-MOA precision in real-world scenarios. The instructor advises against getting bogged down in diagnosing malfunctions during a drill and encourages incorporating variables like shot timers and movement to build true defensive skills.

This video demonstrates a critical firearm transition technique from rifle to pistol, emphasizing its application when time, distance, and cover are compromised within 25 meters. The instructor details a controlled method for rotating the primary weapon out of the workspace while drawing the secondary, followed by engaging the threat and then performing reloads on both weapons to maintain readiness. The drill highlights the importance of situational awareness and controlled weapon handling under pressure.

This video details the El Presidente drill, a timed shooting exercise focused on engaging multiple targets twice, performing a magazine change, and then engaging them twice again. Instructor Pat Mac emphasizes starting at a manageable pace (around 10 seconds) and gradually building speed, focusing on fundamentals like grip and muzzle control to improve accuracy. He also discusses common malfunctions like stovepipes and the importance of consistent practice.

This video demonstrates the 'Tap Rack' immediate action drill for clearing common pistol malfunctions. The instructor emphasizes that regardless of the specific malfunction, the tap, rack, and get back in the fight procedure should be the immediate response to a failure to fire. This technique relies on muscle memory to quickly resolve issues and return to a ready state.

This video demonstrates the Special Forces Check Drill, a critical training exercise for maintaining offensive capability when a rifle runs dry. It involves firing two rounds, transitioning to a pistol for one shot, assessing the rifle, and then performing a tactical reload to continue engaging the target. The drill emphasizes speed and efficiency in weapon manipulation under stress.

This video demonstrates essential single-handed pistol draw and manipulation techniques for self-defense scenarios where the support hand may be compromised. Instructor Cole Miller emphasizes the importance of a consistent grip, clearing cover garments effectively, and performing immediate action drills to overcome potential malfunctions or obstructions during the draw. The techniques are applicable to both pistol and edged weapon deployment.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring former law enforcement officer and firearms instructor Mike Williver, details critical firearm malfunction clearance techniques. It highlights the 'tap and rack' method for clearing common issues like failures to feed and stovepipes. The discussion also explores the effectiveness of simply racking the slide in real-world scenarios, contrasting it with traditional training methods.

The Moons Out 2026 Night Vision Competition, held at Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia, offered challenging stages under difficult conditions. The presenter, Ivan from Kit Badger, details his experience competing in both active and passive divisions with a lever-action firearm, highlighting significant challenges with equipment malfunctions, adverse weather, and the inherent difficulties of shooting under night vision. Despite a rough outing marked by numerous malfunctions and equipment issues, the event is praised for its organization, safety, and overall fun, with a strong emphasis on the learning experience gained from overcoming adversity.

This video provides a practical training drill focused on clearing Type 3 malfunctions and proper slide manipulation, led by Instructor Mike. It emphasizes correct magazine insertion and slide racking techniques, incorporating motivational and assertive instruction to reinforce learning. The drill is designed to build muscle memory for critical firearm handling skills under pressure.

This guide details the 'Tap, Rack, Bang' method for clearing a stovepipe malfunction, a common issue with semi-automatic pistols. The video emphasizes this technique as taught in academy training, highlighting its efficiency and speed compared to removing the magazine. It's presented by Johnny Q, an experienced instructor, demonstrating the proper steps to quickly get back on target.

This guide details four distinct firearm press check techniques demonstrated by an experienced instructor from AT3 Tactical. It covers the front press check, rear press check, the 'John Wick' method, and using an optic as a charging handle for efficient chamber verification. The instruction emphasizes visual confirmation of the chamber status for safe firearm handling.

This video demonstrates how to clear a common firearm malfunction, specifically a failure to feed, using a Glock 42. The instructor guides a new shooter through locking the slide, shaking the firearm, and performing a 'tap and rack' maneuver to get back into the action. The content emphasizes the importance of clearing malfunctions quickly and safely.