Do you carry enough gun?

This guide details the critical steps for safely reholstering a handgun, emphasizing discipline and deliberate action over speed. It highlights common mistakes like rushing the process, which can lead to accidental discharges due to clothing or other obstructions entering the trigger guard. The technique focuses on clearing the garment, visually confirming the holster opening, and slowly guiding the firearm back into place.

This video challenges the common perception of the .38 Special as underpowered by analyzing its performance in realistic, short-barreled snub-nose revolvers. It emphasizes that traditional ballistic testing from longer barrels doesn't reflect real-world carry and use. The discussion highlights how ammunition selection, particularly wadcutters and carefully chosen hollow-points, along with understanding recoil physics and hit probability, are crucial for effective .38 Special performance in defensive scenarios.

This video from Line 45 explores the enduring relevance of the .38 Special cartridge, debunking myths about its perceived weakness. Instructor Ted highlights its historical significance, its practicality in snub-nose revolvers for concealed carry, and the significant performance boost offered by Plus P ammunition. He emphasizes that shot placement, facilitated by the .38 Special's manageable recoil and shootability, is paramount in self-defense scenarios, and discusses its advantages for handloaders.

This guide details essential techniques for right-hand-only firearm operation, focusing on malfunction clearance and magazine changes. It emphasizes the need for a firearm with a rackable rear sight and a secure holster. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, advises against revolvers for one-handed use due to reloading difficulties and highlights the importance of practicing these skills to overcome potential jams and reloading challenges.

This video provides an expert guide to assessing the effective range of a pocket pistol, specifically the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 with a Viridian red dot sight. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, tests accuracy at distances from 5 to 50 yards, concluding that pocket pistols can achieve A-zone sized groupings at 50 yards when equipped with a red dot. The guide offers practical steps for viewers to conduct their own range tests.

This video from Classic Firearms features Daniel Richardson of Richardson Precision and Training demonstrating and instructing on concealed carry techniques, specifically focusing on efficient garment clearance and draw strokes from appendix carry. The training emphasizes improving draw-to-first-shot speed through methodical practice of clearance techniques, dry-fire drills, and live-fire exercises, highlighting how efficiency in defeating concealment directly translates to faster times. Several clearance methods are presented, including the C-Grip, Sneaky Pee, and Judo Chop, allowing viewers to find what works best for their attire and carry style.

John Hickok, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates the Zastava M92 PV, a legally converted full-auto AK variant. He highlights the NFA's role in restricting civilian access to such firearms and showcases the weapon's performance with both standard and drum magazines. The video emphasizes the AK selector design for quick semi-auto transitions and the manageable recoil of this compact full-auto platform.

This video provides an expert-level accuracy test of the Micro Draco AK, a short-barreled variant imported by Century Arms, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Instructor John Hickok demonstrates techniques for assessing mechanical accuracy using shooting supports and discusses the ballistic trade-offs of its 6-inch barrel. The assessment highlights surprisingly practical accuracy at moderate ranges for this compact firearm.

This video demonstrates a practical marksmanship drill using a rare Marlin 1895 STP in .45-70 Government. Instructor John Hickok challenges viewers to clear a field of animal-shaped steel targets efficiently. The drill emphasizes accuracy and shot economy, framed as a hypothetical survival scenario. It highlights the capabilities of the Marlin 1895 STP, a limited-run rifle known for its historical significance and robust performance.

This guide details techniques for controlling a full-auto firearm, specifically the Glock 17, as demonstrated by John Hickok. It emphasizes the importance of grip, anticipating muzzle rise, maintaining sight alignment, and practicing controlled bursts. Hickok, an experienced shooter, highlights that mastering full-auto requires understanding the firearm's specific characteristics and dedicated practice.