Live From The Range: Handgun Problems An How To Fix It.

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 video from Firearms Training By John G. Johnson details five common semi-automatic pistol malfunctions: Failure to Feed, Failure to Eject, Failure to Fire, Double Feed, and Failure to Lock Back. It emphasizes that most malfunctions are user-induced, often due to improper grip ('limp wristing'), insufficient lubrication, or incorrect magazine seating. The instructor provides practical clearing techniques for each issue, stressing the importance of deliberate actions and proper firearm manipulation to maintain reliability.

Travis Haley, a recognized subject matter expert, details essential handgun manipulation and malfunction clearing drills as part of the Combat Efficiency Test (CET). This training focuses on problem-solving under stress, covering tactical and speed reloads, and clearing common malfunctions like failure to fire, stovepipes, and double feeds, with specific par times for each drill.

This video from Military Arms Channel provides an expert-level analysis of Glock limp wrist malfunctions using 1000 FPS slow-motion footage. Instructor Tim demonstrates how a loose grip impedes the slide's cycling, leading to failures to feed and eject. The content serves as a valuable training resource for understanding and correcting shooter-induced malfunctions, emphasizing the importance of a firm grip for reliable firearm operation.

This guide outlines a universal, two-step method for clearing common pistol malfunctions, emphasizing efficiency over diagnosis. The instructor, demonstrating expert-level authority, explains that this approach resolves the vast majority of issues, allowing the shooter to maintain situational awareness. A secondary universal step is provided for more persistent malfunctions.

This video details a practical test of seven different 9mm handguns to evaluate their reliability when subjected to a 'limp wrist' shooting technique, a common cause of malfunctions. The instructor, JaredAF, objectively tests each firearm with Fiocchi 9mm Luger ammunition, documenting specific stoppages like failures to feed, extract, and eject. The results highlight significant differences in how various firearm designs handle this stressor, providing valuable insights for shooters.

This guide, based on instruction from Professional Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson, details the 'combat grip' for improved pistol accuracy. It emphasizes proper hand placement, high grip on the tang, and the role of the support hand in recoil management, correcting common errors like the 'teacup' grip.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, outlines five essential firearms for immediate acquisition. The recommendations cover a 9mm pistol, an AR platform rifle, a home defense shotgun, a .22 pistol, and a .22 rifle. This selection provides a balanced approach to personal defense, training, and general utility.

This video outlines four key reasons for obtaining a concealed carry permit (CCW) in Florida. It highlights the benefit of carrying during average police response times, avoiding the mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases, leveraging reciprocity with other states, and the accessibility for non-residents to obtain a Florida CCW.

Firearms instructor John G. Johnson provides a clear, instructional guide on two effective methods for loading pistol magazines: the 'Cross Method' and the 'Pez Dispenser Method'. He acknowledges the common difficulties new shooters face with spring tension and encourages viewers to practice both techniques to find their preferred approach. The video emphasizes practical skills for handling ammunition and magazines.