Grabbing The Slide And Firing - Pistol Disarming

Published on March 4, 2020
Duration: 11:27

This video demonstrates a pistol disarm technique where the assailant's firearm slide is grabbed and the weapon is fired. The instructor debunks common myths about getting burned or pinched, showing that with proper technique and awareness of the muzzle, survival and weapon retention are possible. The demonstration emphasizes that the slide and ejection port do not pose significant risks of injury when the technique is applied correctly, even with a live round fired.

Quick Summary

Expert firearms instructor debunks myths about pistol disarms, demonstrating that grabbing the slide and firing does not inherently cause burns or pinches. With proper technique, the slide's movement can be controlled, and positioning out of the muzzle's path increases survival chances in a life-threatening encounter.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction & Previous Video
  2. 00:30Critiques of Pistol Disarm Techniques
  3. 01:13Myth: Getting Burned and Cut
  4. 01:47Effectiveness of Pistol Disarms
  5. 02:38Attacker's Actions & Shot Probability
  6. 03:09Debunking Slide & Ejection Port Myths
  7. 04:25Demonstration Setup: Ammunition
  8. 04:46Stopping the Slide Explained
  9. 05:48Performing the Disarm Maneuver
  10. 06:16Live Fire Disarm Demonstration
  11. 07:22Second Demonstration: Empty Gun
  12. 08:12Second Live Fire Disarm Demonstration
  13. 09:02Post-Demonstration Analysis: No Injury
  14. 09:29Key Takeaways: Slide Control & Survival
  15. 10:34Final Message to Critics

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get burned or cut during a pistol disarm by grabbing the slide?

While there's always a risk in any disarm, this video demonstrates that with proper technique, grabbing the slide and allowing the firearm to fire does not necessarily result in burns from the hot slide or painful pinches in the ejection port. The key is positioning and understanding how the firearm cycles.

How effective are pistol disarm techniques like grabbing the slide?

Pistol disarms are considered high-risk but can be effective in life-threatening situations. Professionals have shown a 50-60% success rate, especially when attackers expect compliance rather than resistance.

What is the 'loading carriage' in a firearm?

The loading carriage, often referred to as the slide in semi-automatic pistols, is the component that moves back and forth. It's responsible for chambering new rounds from the magazine and ejecting spent casings.

What is the 'sleeve ejection opening' on a pistol?

The sleeve ejection opening, more commonly known as the ejection port, is a slot on the side of the slide of a semi-automatic firearm. This is where spent cartridge casings are expelled after a round is fired.

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