How to reload "tactically" #shorts #militaryeverything #reload

Published on September 11, 2025
Duration: 1:14

This video demonstrates the 'tactical reload' technique, also known as a combat reload. It's performed during a lull in a fight, prioritizing retaining partially spent magazines. The method involves leaving the current magazine in the firearm, drawing a fresh one, creating a pocket to remove the old magazine, and then inserting the new one. The partially spent magazine is stored in a secondary location to prevent interference with future reloads.

Quick Summary

A tactical reload is performed during a lull in a fight, ideally while seeking cover. It involves leaving the current magazine in the firearm, drawing a fresh one, creating a pocket to remove the old magazine, and then inserting the new one. Partially spent magazines are stored in a secondary location.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Tactical Reload
  2. 00:02When to Perform a Tactical Reload
  3. 00:11Tactical Reload Steps
  4. 00:15Retrieving Fresh Magazine
  5. 00:20Magazine Grip Technique
  6. 00:29Removing Old Magazine
  7. 00:35Inserting New Magazine
  8. 00:41Storing Partially Spent Magazine
  9. 00:51Magazine Storage Best Practices
  10. 01:04Concluding the Reload

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tactical reload and when should it be performed?

A tactical reload, also known as a combat reload, is performed during a lull or pause in a fight. It's ideal when you still have rounds in your current magazine and want to retain them for later use, ideally while moving to cover or concealment.

How do you perform a tactical reload on a firearm?

To perform a tactical reload, leave the current magazine in the gun, draw a fresh one, use your index finger along the side of the mag well to create a pocket, pinch and remove the old magazine, then insert the fresh magazine.

Where should you store a partially spent magazine after a tactical reload?

Store partially spent magazines in a convenient but secondary location, like a pouch, pocket, or waistband. Avoid putting them back in your primary magazine pouches to prevent them from obstructing future draws of full magazines.

What is the key difference between a tactical reload and a speed reload?

The key difference is that a tactical reload prioritizes retaining the partially spent magazine for potential future use, whereas a speed reload typically involves discarding the old magazine to achieve the fastest possible reload time.

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