GoingTactical - Ep. 06 - Live Fire: Drawing While Moving Past A Person

This video provides a practical demonstration of the HK P30 pistol in 9mm caliber. It covers basic operation, including firing, slide lock, slide release, and decocker functions, along with a live-fire drill engaging reactive targets. The content highlights the pistol's operation and basic handling techniques for intermediate shooters.

Lucas Botkin, demonstrating high authority and expertise, expertly clears a pistol malfunction caused by a cracked 9mm casing. The video emphasizes safe malfunction clearing procedures and the importance of identifying ammunition as the root cause of failures. This content is valuable for intermediate to advanced shooters looking to refine their emergency handling skills on the range.

This video showcases Lewis Hamilton's exceptional speed and proficiency with a firearm at the Taran Tactical Innovations range. The content highlights his ability to rapidly engage multiple targets with impressive recoil control, demonstrating advanced shooting techniques. Instruction is implicitly provided through observing high-level performance, suggesting a focus on speed and accuracy drills for advanced shooters.

This video by Joel Park, a firearms instructor, focuses on improving trigger control and managing firearm input, particularly for triggers with a defined wall versus a rolling break. He introduces the 'Trigger Control at Speed' drill, emphasizing continuous, rolling pressure to prevent influencing the firearm during the shot. The content is suitable for intermediate shooters looking to refine their marksmanship fundamentals.

This video demonstrates a live-fire drill where the shooter forgets to bring spare magazines. The instructor, Tara Tactical, emphasizes the importance of safety by having the shooter clear and holster the firearm before retrieving the missing equipment. The drill highlights a common oversight in gear preparation and reinforces proper safety procedures during a training exercise.

This guide details live-fire drills and accuracy assessments for the FN 509 LS Edge, drawing from an expert assessment by a former SEAL Team 8 member. It covers magazine changes, rapid fire drills like the 'Now' drill, and point of impact testing at 7 and 25 yards, highlighting the firearm's performance and potential sight-related adjustments needed. The instruction emphasizes advanced handling and detailed analysis of the pistol's features.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This guide details the advanced technique of hand stippling a 1911 firearm frame for enhanced grip, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers the precise application of texture using a punch and hammer, followed by meticulous filing to refine the edges. This process requires significant skill and attention to detail for a professional finish.

This guide details the proper technique for cycling the slide on a semi-automatic pistol, specifically the 1911, as explained by Ken Hackathorn. It emphasizes avoiding "gun abuse" by not slamming the slide on an empty chamber, which can cause premature wear. The explanation includes the mechanical reasons behind this, focusing on how the cartridge rim stabilizes the extractor and cushions the slide's action.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor and legal expert, details the critical post-Defensive Gun Use (DGU) protocol. He emphasizes that the most common mistake is failing to immediately call 911 after a DGU, even if no shots were fired. This action is crucial for establishing oneself as the victim complainant in the ensuing legal aftermath.