"don't thumb the hammer down" (bad advice series)

This expert-level entry debunks the myth that Glocks are unsuitable for beginners due to a lack of manual safety. It highlights the integrated trigger safety mechanism, demonstrating how it functions and why it provides adequate safety for new shooters. The Glock 19 is presented as a viable option for everyday carry and for individuals new to firearms.

This video demonstrates a basic live-fire sequence with a Smith & Wesson K-frame revolver. It covers preparing the firearm for a course of fire, engaging a target with rapid shots emphasizing recoil control and accuracy, and finally, clearing the firearm by opening the cylinder to show spent casings. The shooter exhibits experienced handling and safe practices.

This video provides a detailed demonstration of handling and dry-firing a snub nose revolver, emphasizing safe practices and operational mechanics. The presenter, exhibiting smooth and confident firearm manipulation, walks through single-action and double-action trigger pulls, cylinder operation, and sight picture acquisition. The extensive gun wall in the background suggests a significant level of experience with firearms.

This expert-level guide, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, details the critical differences between .22LR and .22HMR (or .22 Magnum) cartridges. It highlights the potential dangers and malfunctions that can occur when using the wrong caliber, specifically demonstrating how .22LR can cause casing issues in a .22 Magnum firearm. The guide emphasizes the importance of proper ammunition identification for safe and effective shooting.

This video, presented by Johnny Q, demonstrates critical firearm safety errors to avoid. The instructor highlights a clip of a man mishandling a rifle, emphasizing the importance of proper trigger and muzzle discipline. The core message is to always follow established gun safety rules to prevent accidents.

This video, presented by Johnny Q, outlines the four fundamental firearm safety rules essential for all gun owners. The instructor emphasizes treating every firearm as loaded, maintaining trigger discipline, always pointing in a safe direction, and knowing your target and what lies beyond it. These rules are crucial for safe firearm handling and range etiquette.

This video addresses common M1 Garand misconceptions regarding unloading and single-loading. It demonstrates how to safely unload a partial clip by catching the chambered round and ejecting the clip, and how to single-load by placing a round directly into the chamber. An advanced loading technique involving pre-inserting an empty en-bloc clip is also shown for easier chambering.

This video demonstrates that the fastest method for reloading a revolver in a self-defense scenario is not a traditional speedloader, but rather drawing a second firearm, known as a 'New York Reload'. While speedloaders were invented to address the slow reload times of revolvers, the 'New York Reload' offers a quicker solution by presenting a fresh weapon.

The Hammerli 100 is a specialized target pistol featuring a unique dual-lever system for safe dry-fire practice. Its "party trick" involves a trigger so light that tilting the muzzle can cause it to fire due to the mechanism's weight. This review highlights its advanced design and sensitivity.

This video debunks dangerous M1 Garand handling advice seen in a viral video. JaredAF demonstrates the correct procedures for unloading the M1 Garand and clearing jams, emphasizing the importance of consulting the official FM 23-5 manual. He warns against improper techniques like stepping on the charging handle, which can damage the rifle and be unsafe.