React to NFACs Chief Firearms Marksmisship Instructor & SQUAT Team Cmdr. Jay Warning

This video demonstrates a common handgun malfunction: the slide locking to the rear after a single shot, indicating an empty magazine or a failure to feed. Instructor Mike, a professional firearms instructor, humorously reacts to the event, highlighting the importance of recognizing and safely managing such occurrences during range practice. The footage shows a Glock-pattern handgun firing and then locking back, with a text overlay expressing mild surprise.

This video demonstrates fundamental handgun shooting techniques with Instructor Mike guiding a student. Key focus areas include achieving a proper grip, aligning sights correctly, maintaining head posture, and executing a smooth trigger pull. The session progresses from basic instruction to live fire with a 9mm Glock.

This instructional video from Instructor Mike demonstrates critical firearm handling techniques. It highlights the correct method for loading a magazine, emphasizing the proper orientation of ammunition. The guide also details essential trigger control, stressing a smooth press rather than a pull, and the importance of consistent sight alignment for accurate shooting. Instructor Mike's expertise is evident in his clear, actionable advice for improving shooting fundamentals.

Instructor Mike emphasizes that a firearm grip is like a relationship, requiring a secure and mutual connection. He details how the physical interaction and control accessibility define this relationship. The guide covers ensuring natural manipulation of controls like the magazine release and slide lock, and assessing trigger feel, reset, and recoil management for effective control.

Instructor Mike demonstrates a critical immediate threat response technique, emphasizing the speed required to engage a threat as the firearm cycles. He highlights that establishing a two-handed grip is a luxury, and in real-world scenarios, a one-handed shot from a rapid draw and rack may be necessary due to the non-dominant hand's potential occupation. This advanced technique is crucial for self-defense situations.

Instructor Mike observes that many concealed carry license renewal students lack basic pistol mastery, despite apparent confidence. He highlights common grip errors and emphasizes that renewal courses should assess, not teach, fundamental skills. This insight comes from an experienced instructor with a clear understanding of common deficiencies on the range.

This video demonstrates a compliant and safe method for Illinois concealed carriers to interact with law enforcement during a traffic stop. Instructor Mike emphasizes keeping hands visible, informing the officer about the firearm's location, and presenting identification and permits via a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The officer recognizes Mike from his educational content, validating his teaching methods.

Instructor Mike strongly advises against storing firearms in vehicle locations like the sun visor, door pocket, under the leg, seat gap, or glove box due to poor accessibility and security. He emphasizes that carrying on the person, specifically in the appendix position (AIWB), is the most recommended method for quick access and retention, especially in carjacking scenarios. Demonstrations use a blue inert training pistol for safety.

This video highlights the critical importance of situational awareness and proper gear for off-duty law enforcement officers working side jobs. Instructor Mike demonstrates how easily an inattentive officer, distracted by a phone and wearing limiting clothing with a poor-quality holster, can be approached unnoticed. The content emphasizes that while direct confrontation was avoided due to potential negative reactions, the observed vulnerabilities are a serious concern for officer safety.

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.