SDI ASSIGNMENT HOW TO CLEAR A GLOCK

Published on June 9, 2018
Duration: 1:57

This guide details the procedure for safely clearing a Glock 19 firearm, as demonstrated for an SDI project. It covers dropping the magazine, locking the slide to the rear to eject any chambered round, and performing visual and physical checks of both the chamber and magazine well to confirm the firearm is unloaded and safe.

Quick Summary

To safely clear a Glock 19, first ensure it's pointed in a safe direction. Then, press the magazine release to drop the magazine. Next, grip the slide, pull it to the rear, and simultaneously lift the slide release to lock the slide back, ejecting any chambered round. Finally, visually and physically inspect both the chamber and magazine well to confirm the firearm is unloaded.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction and Project Overview
  2. 00:27Firearm Loaded Status
  3. 00:37Approaching the Firearm
  4. 00:42Safe Direction and Finger Placement
  5. 00:57Dropping the Magazine
  6. 01:05Grip and Slide Release Operation
  7. 01:13Locking the Slide and Capturing Round
  8. 01:19Removing and Setting Aside Round
  9. 01:25Visual and Physical Chamber Inspection
  10. 01:32Magazine Well Inspection
  11. 01:39Confirmation of Clear Firearm
  12. 01:42Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key steps to safely clear a Glock 19?

To safely clear a Glock 19, first ensure it's pointed in a safe direction. Then, press the magazine release to drop the magazine. Next, grip the slide, pull it to the rear, and simultaneously lift the slide release to lock the slide back. This will eject any chambered round. Finally, visually and physically inspect both the chamber and magazine well to confirm the firearm is unloaded.

What is the proper finger placement when clearing a Glock 19?

When clearing a Glock 19, your finger should be kept straight and pointed out along the firearm, completely outside of the trigger guard. It should never be placed on or inside the trigger guard during any part of the clearing procedure to prevent accidental discharge.

How do you confirm a Glock 19 is unloaded after clearing?

After performing the clearing steps, you must confirm the Glock 19 is unloaded through both visual and physical inspection. Look inside the chamber and magazine well, and if possible, carefully insert a finger into these areas to physically ensure no ammunition is present.

Related News

All News →

More Training & Techniques Videos You Might Like

More from Locs N Load Firearm Reviews

View all →