How To Do An Administrative Load With Your Pistol?

Published on April 24, 2022
Duration: 6:06

This video demonstrates an administrative load technique for pistols, designed to ensure the firearm is ready and safe before starting a training session. The process involves presenting the firearm to check sights, locking the slide to clear and confirm the weapon is empty, inserting a loaded magazine, sending the slide forward, and optionally performing a press check before re-holstering. The instructor emphasizes that this is one method and can be adapted.

Quick Summary

An administrative load is a safe procedure to make your pistol ready to fire from an unloaded state, typically performed at the beginning of a shooting session on a range. It involves presenting the firearm, locking the slide to clear it, inserting a loaded magazine, sending the slide forward, and optionally performing a press check before re-holstering.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Administrative Load
  2. 00:16Why Perform an Administrative Load?
  3. 01:23Step 1: Present Firearm & Check Sights
  4. 02:24Step 2: Lock Slide Back & Clear Weapon
  5. 03:08Step 3: Insert Loaded Magazine
  6. 03:24Step 4: Send Slide Forward
  7. 03:52Step 5: Optional Press Check
  8. 04:20Step 6: Safe Re-holstering
  9. 04:44Quick Recap of Administrative Load
  10. 05:28Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an administrative load for a pistol?

An administrative load is a safe procedure to make your pistol ready to fire from an unloaded state. It's typically performed at the beginning of a shooting session on a range to ensure the firearm is operational and safe before live fire.

What are the key steps in an administrative load?

The key steps include presenting the firearm to check sights, locking the slide back to confirm it's clear, inserting a loaded magazine, sending the slide forward to chamber a round, and optionally performing a press check before safely re-holstering.

Why is it important to lock the slide back during an administrative load?

Locking the slide back is crucial for visually and physically confirming that the firearm is completely clear. This ensures there is no ammunition in the chamber or magazine well, making the weapon safe before proceeding.

Can I skip the press check during an administrative load?

Yes, the press check is optional. While it provides an additional confirmation that a round has been chambered, it's not strictly required for an administrative load, especially if you are confident in your slide-sending technique.

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