Here’s What Happens When a Gun Fires While Being Disarmed

Published on November 9, 2022
Duration: 3:45

This video demonstrates the critical risks and techniques involved in disarming an attacker during a live firearm confrontation. It highlights that holding the barrel during a discharge prevents the firearm's cycling mechanism, causing a malfunction but protecting the disarmer's hand. The demonstration emphasizes the necessity of immediate malfunction clearing ('tap and rack') post-disarm and stresses that such techniques require professional training.

Quick Summary

Holding the barrel of a gun during a discharge prevents the slide from cycling, causing a malfunction like a stovepipe but protecting your hand. After disarming, a 'tap and rack' is crucial to clear the malfunction and make the weapon functional again.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Disarming Risks
  2. 00:43Disarming Technique Overview
  3. 01:22Live Fire Demonstration Setup
  4. 02:11Discharge Results & Malfunction Clearing
  5. 03:06Safety Disclaimer & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a gun fires while you are disarming someone?

If a gun fires while you are disarming an attacker and gripping the barrel, the slide cannot cycle. This prevents a follow-up shot and causes a malfunction, such as a stovepipe. Your hand is protected from significant injury due to the grip.

Can holding the barrel of a firing gun injure your hand?

Holding the barrel of a gun during a discharge, as demonstrated, does not cause significant injury to the hand. The primary effect is preventing the firearm's cycling mechanism, leading to a malfunction rather than a direct injury from the bullet's path.

What is the 'tap and rack' technique after a gun disarm?

The 'tap and rack' is a malfunction clearing procedure. After disarming and causing a stoppage (like a stovepipe), you tap the magazine baseplate to ensure it's seated and rack the slide to eject the faulty round and chamber a new one, making the weapon functional again.

Is it safe to attempt firearm disarming techniques shown in videos?

No, it is not safe to attempt these techniques without professional training. The video features a strong disclaimer advising viewers against attempting these actions without expert instruction due to the inherent dangers involved.

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