99% of People Press Check Wrong – Here’s the Fix

This guide details four distinct methods for performing a press check on a firearm, a crucial safety and operational step. The techniques demonstrated include the front press check, rear press check, the 'John Wick' style, and an optic-assisted method. Instruction is provided by an experienced individual, showcasing clear and practiced movements for efficient chamber status confirmation.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson demonstrates two methods for performing a press check on a pistol, a crucial technique for confirming a loaded chamber, especially for concealed carry and home defense. He stresses the importance of carrying with a round chambered and highlights a safer front-slide squeeze method to avoid accidental ejection.

This video provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to safely clear a handgun, emphasizing redundant safety checks. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, walks viewers through dropping the magazine, racking the slide twice, and performing both visual and physical inspections of the chamber and magazine well. The procedure ensures a firearm is rendered safe before being put away.

A Navy SEAL instructor highlights the critical 'press check' as the most common mistake among concealed carry holders. This technique involves slightly retracting the slide to visually confirm a round is chambered, ensuring weapon readiness at all times. The instructor demonstrates the proper method and offers guidance for those who prefer to carry with an empty chamber.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia and Neil Weidner, analyzes a severe firearms safety violation by an officer. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of adhering to fundamental safety rules, including muzzle control, trigger discipline, and verifying an unloaded firearm. The hosts emphasize that neglecting these principles can lead to predictable and often life-altering consequences, underscoring the need for constant vigilance and proper training.

This video by Johnny Q demonstrates the technique of a 'press check' on a semi-automatic pistol. While acknowledging it might seem redundant after racking the slide, the instructor emphasizes its value for visual confirmation of a chambered round. He shows how to perform the check by slightly pulling back the slide and visually inspecting the chamber, even noting it can be a satisfying personal habit.

This video by ex-CIA officer Jason Hanson details strategies for disappearing effectively. Key takeaways include the critical importance of having a substantial cash reserve, choosing a low-profile location in a conservative state, and avoiding traceable transactions. Hanson emphasizes the need for extreme discipline and habit changes to evade detection, recommending the use of burner phones for low threats and complete avoidance of electronics for high threats.

Learn the easiest way to escape zip tie restraints from former CIA officer Jason Hanson. The key is positioning the lock centrally and using explosive force above your head to break them. While difficult with thicker ties, adrenaline in a real situation provides the necessary strength. Practice is crucial for effectiveness under pressure.

This video demonstrates how to create a highly effective, legal-to-carry self-defense tool for under $5 using a common hex nut and paracord. Former CIA officer Jason Hanson explains the assembly, legal implications for travel (TSA compliant when disassembled), and showcases its surprising lethality through a demonstration. The improvised flail is presented as an accessible personal safety option for travelers.

This video by Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, provides practical advice on how to deter potential attackers who are staring with malicious intent. Key strategies include making brief, confident eye contact to acknowledge the threat without escalating, projecting confidence through posture and movement, and using subtle tools like a tactical pen as a non-lethal deterrent. The advice emphasizes avoiding behaviors that signal weakness and instead projecting an image of awareness and preparedness.