How to Get Shot

Published on September 3, 2021
Duration: 0:54

This video demonstrates a dangerous scenario where a criminal attempts to disarm a victim by pinning a striker-fired pistol against them. Instructor Mike explains that pushing the slide back on a striker-fired weapon (lacking an external hammer) can theoretically prevent firing. However, visual evidence and on-screen text strongly critique this technique, highlighting that if the trigger is pressed before the slide is secured, a shot will still be discharged.

Quick Summary

Pushing the slide back on a striker-fired pistol can prevent it from firing if the trigger hasn't been pressed. However, attempting this during a disarm is extremely dangerous, as a premature trigger press means the shot will still discharge.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Scenario: Criminal Pinning Victim
  2. 00:20Striker-Fired Disarm Theory
  3. 00:38Critique: Trigger Pressed First

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you prevent a striker-fired pistol from firing by pushing the slide back?

Yes, if the trigger has not yet been pressed, pushing the slide back on a striker-fired pistol (which lacks an external hammer) can prevent it from firing. However, this is a dangerous maneuver in a real-world encounter.

What is the danger of trying to disarm someone by catching the slide?

The primary danger is that if the trigger is pressed before you secure the slide, the gun will fire. This is especially true in high-stress situations where timing is critical and mistakes are easily made.

Why is the 'catch the slide' technique criticized in this video?

The technique is criticized because the visual evidence suggests the trigger was pressed before the slide was caught. This means the shot would have already been fired into the person attempting the disarm.

What is a key characteristic of striker-fired pistols relevant to disarming?

Striker-fired pistols lack an external hammer. This means the firing mechanism relies on an internal striker, and the slide can be manipulated to prevent the striker from reaching the primer if done correctly and before the trigger pull.

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