How to Clear Your Pipe and Stop Chasin Holes!

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring former law enforcement officer and firearms instructor Mike Williver, details critical firearm malfunction clearance techniques. It highlights the 'tap and rack' method for clearing common issues like failures to feed and stovepipes. The discussion also explores the effectiveness of simply racking the slide in real-world scenarios, contrasting it with traditional training methods.

This guide details the 'Tap, Rack, Bang' method for clearing a stovepipe malfunction, a common issue with semi-automatic pistols. The video emphasizes this technique as taught in academy training, highlighting its efficiency and speed compared to removing the magazine. It's presented by Johnny Q, an experienced instructor, demonstrating the proper steps to quickly get back on target.

This video demonstrates the 'mortaring' technique for clearing rifle malfunctions, a method often used in military and special forces operations. The instructor, exhibiting an experienced authority level, guides viewers through the steps of safely clearing a stoppage by bringing the rifle down to the ground after ensuring it's on safe and behind cover.

This video emphasizes shifting range training focus from ego-stroking tight groups to practical self-defense readiness. It highlights the importance of practicing malfunction clearance under stress, prioritizing speed and accuracy over sub-MOA precision in real-world scenarios. The instructor advises against getting bogged down in diagnosing malfunctions during a drill and encourages incorporating variables like shot timers and movement to build true defensive skills.

This video demonstrates a critical firearm transition technique from rifle to pistol, emphasizing its application when time, distance, and cover are compromised within 25 meters. The instructor details a controlled method for rotating the primary weapon out of the workspace while drawing the secondary, followed by engaging the threat and then performing reloads on both weapons to maintain readiness. The drill highlights the importance of situational awareness and controlled weapon handling under pressure.

This video details the El Presidente drill, a timed shooting exercise focused on engaging multiple targets twice, performing a magazine change, and then engaging them twice again. Instructor Pat Mac emphasizes starting at a manageable pace (around 10 seconds) and gradually building speed, focusing on fundamentals like grip and muzzle control to improve accuracy. He also discusses common malfunctions like stovepipes and the importance of consistent practice.

This video provides expert guidance from Instructor Mike on how an Illinois concealed carrier should comply with police during a traffic stop. It details maintaining officer safety, proper disclosure of a concealed firearm, and presenting identification and permits from a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The instructor emphasizes proactive communication and adherence to safety protocols taught in his courses.

Instructor Mike, identified as a Firearms Instructor, provides expert guidance on secure firearm storage within a vehicle. He strongly advocates for carrying the firearm on your person as the most secure method, with shoulder holsters presented as a viable alternative. The video explicitly discourages several common but unsafe storage locations, including between seats, sun visors, door pockets, near the steering column, center consoles, and glove boxes, highlighting the risks associated with each.

This video from Instructor Mike critiques an off-duty officer's poor tactical choices while working a side job. Key takeaways include the dangers of wearing a hoodie that obstructs peripheral vision and the risks associated with using earbuds that diminish auditory awareness. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of maintaining situational awareness even when off-duty or in a secondary role.

This video demonstrates a traffic stop scenario involving Instructor Mike and a Chicago police officer. It highlights the importance of maintaining visible hands during an interaction and provides a practical example of how to communicate effectively with law enforcement. The officer issues a warning for a missing license plate, emphasizing the need for proper vehicle documentation.