Videos tagged with Malfunction Training

This video demonstrates a humorous reaction to a slide lock event during range practice, likely simulating an empty magazine. Instructor Mike, a professional firearms instructor, showcases proper shooting fundamentals like stance and recoil control. The drill highlights the importance of recognizing and reacting to common firearm events on the range.

This video showcases several firearms and gear items, including the Ruger Mini-14, KUSA Comrade 12-gauge shotgun, and a 3A rated ballistic face mask from Tardigrade Industries. The host also demonstrates Live Fire Tactical Training's type 3 malfunction dummy rounds, highlighting their utility for practicing malfunction clearing. Discussions cover the Mini-14's accuracy issues and the KUSA Comrade's operational quirks.

This guide details a practical training drill for pistol shooters, as demonstrated by Johnny Q. It involves mixing live ammunition with inert blue dummy rounds in a magazine to induce malfunctions. This method helps shooters identify and correct recoil anticipation and flinching, while also providing realistic practice for clearing malfunctions using the 'tap and rack' technique under pressure. The drill is presented as a beneficial training technique for improving shooting fundamentals.

This video previews new firearms and gear expected at SHOT Show 2025, highlighting innovations from Beretta, Staccato, Charter Arms, Kimber, and accessory manufacturers like Lyman and Real Avid. Key introductions include the Beretta 92X IGG with a compensator, the Staccato HD 2011 designed for Glock magazines with direct-mount optics, and new revolver and rifle offerings. Accessory previews focus on Lyman's ACU Prime priming tool and Real Avid's torque limiter set, alongside specialized training tools like Live Fire Tactical's dummy rounds for malfunction drills.

This guide details how to effectively draw from concealed carry bags, based on analysis by Mike O'Dowd and Zack Ferguson of Defense Strategies Group. It emphasizes practicing with a shot timer to measure draw times and stresses the importance of training with your specific gear to ensure reliability and identify potential malfunctions, like magazine snagging. The fastest bag tested was a computer bag, but the best choice depends on individual needs and environment.

This video from GunMag Warehouse explains the differences between factory and aftermarket pistol magazines. Factory magazines are generally more expensive but offer higher reliability for self-defense and duty use due to stricter tolerances. Aftermarket magazines are more affordable and suitable for training, where practicing malfunction drills can be beneficial. The speaker advises new gun owners to be aware of the potential for wider tolerances in aftermarket options and to consider those with warranties.