#130- I Got Shot!

This video discusses a Sig P320 X5 Legion uncommanded discharge incident during a Steel Challenge match. The analysis suggests a mechanical defect rather than user error, leading to a temporary ban of the P320 from Steel Challenge events. It highlights the importance of firearm safety and the ongoing debate surrounding the P320's reliability.

This video details a chaotic day at the gun range involving a foregrip failure, a range officer intervention due to firearm configuration, and a ricochet incident where a shooter was hit in the leg. It emphasizes the critical importance of strict adherence to range safety rules, preparedness for medical emergencies with tactical first-aid, and understanding firearm limitations and potential hazards like ricochets. The narrative highlights how quickly situations can escalate, leading to law enforcement involvement and the temporary closure of range facilities.

This guide details a simulation of slide bite using a ballistic dummy hand and an AK rifle, as demonstrated by Matt from Kentucky Ballistics. The experiment illustrates the potential for serious injury if a finger is caught in the cycling action. It serves as a visual warning against unsafe firearm handling practices, emphasizing the importance of keeping hands clear of the action.

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor, details the critical importance of using the correct ammunition caliber for firearms, specifically highlighting issues with .22LR in a .22 Magnum chambered revolver. It demonstrates how incorrect ammunition can lead to case expansion, debris buildup, and significant accuracy deviations, emphasizing safety and proper firearm function. The video also points to Ammo Squared as a resource for ensuring correct ammunition delivery.

This guide outlines the critical safety steps to follow after a misfire when testing old ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It emphasizes immediate cessation of fire, visual inspection of the firearm and barrel for obstructions like squib loads, and the importance of not firing again if a blockage is suspected. Adhering to these protocols is vital for preventing catastrophic firearm failure and ensuring shooter safety.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of hearing protection for firearm users, drawing from the speaker's personal experience with combat-related hearing loss and tinnitus. It recommends doubling up on ear protection (plugs and over-ear muffs) and highlights the effectiveness of electronic ear pro like the Howard Leight Impact Sports for both shooting and hunting. The video also touches on accessories like name tag wraps to prevent loss of ear pro.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.