Refresher: The 4 rules of firearm safety

This video showcases advanced firearm handling techniques, specifically demonstrating the full-auto Uzi from various moving platforms including a truck, bicycle, and tractor. The instructor emphasizes the importance of safety, preparation, and control when executing these challenging shooting scenarios. The segment highlights the unexpected viral nature of certain firearm content and the creative ways it can be repurposed.

This expert-level guide, drawing from a Tenicor video, details a critical grip mistake that hinders recoil control. It emphasizes applying the majority of pressure via the support hand into the buttstock, utilizing a 'grip and hang' technique. This method, popularized by Frank Proctor, involves gripping the rail, relaxing the elbow, and letting arm weight provide linear pressure for efficient recoil management and reduced fatigue.

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced firearms instructor, debunks the dangerous advice of not carrying a firearm chambered. He emphasizes that proper training and comfort with your firearm are paramount, advocating for carrying with a round in the chamber for immediate readiness. If comfort is an issue, he suggests re-evaluating your firearm choice rather than compromising on carry readiness.

This guide details four distinct methods for performing a press check on a firearm, a crucial safety and operational step. The techniques demonstrated include the front press check, rear press check, the 'John Wick' style, and an optic-assisted method. Instruction is provided by an experienced individual, showcasing clear and practiced movements for efficient chamber status confirmation.

This demonstration from Kentucky Ballistics uses a Ballistic Dummy Labs hand to illustrate the potential for severe injury, commonly known as 'slide bite,' if a finger is accidentally placed within the action of an AK-pattern rifle while charging. The test clearly shows how the cycling action can break or severely damage digits, reinforcing the critical importance of keeping fingers clear of the firearm's operating components.

This video demonstrates the firing of an AK-pattern rifle from a bench rest at an outdoor range. It highlights the use of essential accessories like a rifle scope, bipod, and extended capacity magazines. The footage showcases proper safety gear and the observable recoil and operation of the rifle during a firing sequence, offering a visual guide for intermediate shooters.

This guide provides a rapid, under-60-second overview of essential AK-47/74 operation. It covers safety lever function, iron sight alignment for distance, proper magazine loading and insertion using the 'rock and lock' method, and basic firing and unloading procedures. The video emphasizes safe handling and clear, concise instruction for beginners.

This video provides a rapid, under-60-second guide to operating the MP5 platform. It covers essential functions including the safety selector, sight alignment using the post and aperture system, loading the magazine, and the iconic 'HK Slap' for chambering a round. The guide also demonstrates proper magazine removal and emphasizes firearm safety throughout.

This video provides a rapid, under-60-second guide to operating the Barrett M82/M107 .50 caliber rifle. It covers essential controls like the charging handle and safety selector, demonstrating proper magazine loading and insertion. The tutorial also briefly touches on firing procedures and magazine removal, emphasizing safety and efficient operation.

This video provides a concise guide to operating the M1 Garand rifle. It covers essential safety procedures, including locating and engaging the safety lever. The tutorial details the correct method for loading the 8-round en-bloc clip, emphasizing how to avoid 'Garand thumb' by managing the charging handle during insertion. Finally, it explains the firing process and the iconic automatic ejection of the empty clip.