Videos tagged with One-Handed Grip

Instructor Mike, a professional firearms instructor, demonstrates critical techniques for immediate threat response and speed reloads. He emphasizes the importance of rapid slide manipulation and trigger press upon slide battery for immediate action. The guide highlights the tactical trade-offs of grip styles, stressing that a two-hand grip is a luxury and a one-handed shot may be necessary in split-second self-defense scenarios.

This video highlights a critical firearm handling mistake: an improper one-handed grip with a limp wrist, leading to poor recoil control. Nikko Ortiz, an established firearms content creator, demonstrates how this technique is unsafe and could cause the firearm to be ejected from the shooter's hand. Proper grip and recoil management are essential for safe and effective firearm use.

This video demonstrates three distinct methods for shooting the TP9 pistol. It covers a one-handed grip, a two-handed grip with an extended arm stance, and a configuration where the stock is deployed, transforming it into a rifle-like platform. The presenter encourages viewers to acquire a TP9.

This video showcases a group of friends participating in a 1911-themed shooting event, culminating in a challenge to shoot soda cans off a person's head. Several Colt 1911 variants are featured, including a gold-plated GSG Special in .38 Super, a 9mm Rambo J special, and a classic 1927 Argentinian Colt chambered in .45 ACP. The participants discuss their firearms, demonstrate shooting techniques, and engage in a friendly competition, highlighting the challenges of accuracy with iron sights.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a self-defense incident where a dog's distraction enabled an employee to engage armed robbers. Experts John Correia and Stephannie Weidner discuss the effectiveness of the distraction, critique off-body carry in favor of on-body systems like the Enigma, and emphasize the importance of proper shooting mechanics and post-incident protocols (T-A-P-I-F-F-S). The discussion highlights the defender's resilience despite sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

Instructor Mike, a professional firearms instructor, demonstrates the 'choke' grip technique for pistols, emphasizing a high, tight hold on the backstrap. He highlights the importance of proper finger indexing along the frame and the critical need for a secure one-handed grip in high-stress, close-quarters encounters, citing FBI statistics. The guide transitions to adding the support hand and concludes with a vital safety reminder to keep the finger off the trigger until ready to fire.

This video presents a dynamic shooting drill designed to improve ambidextrous pistol proficiency. The drill emphasizes maximizing high-quality repetitions in a short time with minimal ammunition expenditure. It guides the shooter through various positions, including retention, center axis relock, and one-handed grips, transitioning between dominant and non-dominant hands while moving. The instructor stresses the importance of smooth movement, stable shooting platforms, and fundamental shooting basics like grip, sight alignment, and trigger control.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, led by John Correia, breaks down a self-defense incident involving a Brazilian security guard. Correia, an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer, highlights the critical importance of situational awareness, especially in transitional spaces. He critiques the guard's one-handed shooting technique due to phone use, emphasizing the need for a two-handed grip for accuracy, and advises on proper post-incident actions, stressing de-escalation and contacting authorities.

This comprehensive guide, presented by Kevin Michalowski, Director of Content for USCCA, details the correct techniques for gripping and shooting a handgun. It covers fundamental principles of firearm nomenclature, proper grip formation for both right and left-handed shooters, trigger finger discipline, sight alignment, and ready positions. The instruction emphasizes safe handling practices and the importance of a secure grip for accuracy and reliable firearm function, utilizing a SIRT pistol for safe practice.

This video features trainer Chris Cerino demonstrating proper grip pressure for shooting, covering both one-handed and two-handed techniques. The demonstration uses a Smith & Wesson Shield EZ, which includes a rear grip safety. The video is a bonus segment from the "First Person Defender" series, sponsored by several prominent firearm manufacturers. It emphasizes practical shooting skills relevant to self-defense.

This training drill, presented by Kevin Michalowski of Concealed Carry Magazine, outlines an efficient 50-round practice session for the range. It emphasizes building fundamental skills like accuracy, marksmanship, and proficiency with both hands, including one-handed shooting and double taps, all within a limited ammunition count. The goal is to practice skills relevant to real-world scenarios rather than performing non-essential maneuvers.

This guide synthesizes lessons from an Active Self Protection video featuring John Correia, an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer. It details how an armed victim successfully fought back against carjackers by prioritizing awareness, immediate engagement, and effective movement. The content emphasizes the importance of being the first to act, managing firearm malfunctions, and understanding survival statistics and immediate medical care post-incident.