Videos tagged with Tap Rack Drill

This video demonstrates the "tap rack drill," a crucial skill for any firearm owner, particularly in self-defense scenarios. Instructor John the Firearms Instructor explains what to do when a pistol misfires, emphasizing the importance of this immediate action drill. The video also includes comprehensive firearm safety warnings and encourages viewers to visit the instructor's website for training classes, follow their social media, and check out a concealed carry guide from the USCCA. The content is geared towards responsible gun ownership and enhancing readiness.

This guide details the 'tap-rack' immediate action drill for clearing malfunctions, specifically demonstrated on the Glock 44. The video's creator uses the Glock 44's tendency to jam with .22 LR ammunition as a training opportunity to master these essential skills. The drill involves tapping the magazine, racking the slide, and assessing the firearm's status.

This live-fire drill, led by Miles from Tactical Hyve, focuses on developing a passive shooting stance by using dummy rounds to test recoil anticipation. The exercise involves firing a mixed magazine of live and dummy rounds from a compressed ready position, emphasizing minimal body input and consistent trigger manipulation. Dummy rounds serve as a test to reveal and correct anticipatory movements, promoting a relaxed stance that allows recoil to happen naturally.

This YouTube video demonstrates the "Tap Rack Drill," a fundamental firearm malfunction clearance technique. The content focuses on practicing this drill safely at home, highlighting its importance for any firearm owner. It aims to provide a clear and actionable guide for improving proficiency with a firearm, especially in potentially critical situations.

This guide details a self-defense incident where an off-duty officer successfully countered an armed robbery by employing purposeful compliance and a surreptitious draw. It covers the tactical analysis of waiting for an initiative advantage, the effectiveness of point shooting in close quarters, and crucial lessons on firearm malfunction clearing, specifically addressing an unseated magazine due to accidental activation of the magazine release. The importance of the 'Tap-Rack' drill for immediate malfunction resolution is emphasized.

This guide, presented by Kevin Michalowski, Director of Content for USCCA, details how to clear common semi-automatic pistol malfunctions like stovepipes and double feeds. It emphasizes the 'Tap, Rack' method for stovepipes and a multi-step process for double feeds, highlighting the importance of proper grip to prevent issues. The instruction is delivered with a professional and authoritative tone, drawing on USCCA's expertise in firearms training.

This guide details a critical defensive shooting technique for the Taurus G3C, contrasting the 'second strike' trigger pull with the more effective 'Tap, Rack' malfunction clearance. The video, presented by an experienced reviewer from Fit'n Fire, uses empirical data from a shot timer to demonstrate that 'Tap, Rack' is significantly faster and more reliable for clearing a dead round in a high-stress situation. The host emphasizes prioritizing proven remedial actions over potentially slower, less reliable features during defensive training.

This video demonstrates a force-on-force training scenario simulating an active shooter event in a church. It highlights critical self-defense techniques for civilians, including drawing under stress, bystander management, clearing malfunctions, and effective communication with 911. Instruction is provided by professional firearms trainers, emphasizing tactical awareness and legal considerations.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, breaks down a bank robbery incident where a guard successfully defended against an attacker. It covers crucial self-defense lessons including preparedness, awareness, accurate shooting, and handling firearm malfunctions like the 'tap-rack' drill. The analysis also touches upon the legal and moral aspects of using deadly force and post-engagement procedures.

This video demonstrates the 'Tap Rack' drill for clearing a failure to fire, a critical skill for self-defense. The instructor emphasizes the importance of ensuring magazine seating and aggressively cycling the slide to re-establish the ability to fire. The scenario highlights how a simple malfunction can be overcome with proper training, even under duress.

This video from Polenar Tactical features firearms instructor Žiga Polajnar comparing the FN SCAR Light and an AK-47 variant (Zastava M70). Polajnar highlights the SCAR's superior ergonomics, faster reloads via its bolt release, and lower recoil, while acknowledging the AK's robustness and 'charm.' Despite the SCAR's technical advantages, Polajnar expresses a personal preference for the AK. The comparison also covers malfunction clearing techniques, specifically the 'tap-rack' drill.