Slide Height Clearance: The slide is supposed to cycle… not exfoliate your skin. 😂

This guide outlines a method for evaluating handgun grips, as demonstrated by the GUNBROS channel. It involves selecting multiple firearms and having an individual assess their ergonomic feel, focusing on features like finger grooves and texture. The Springfield XD was surprisingly identified as having superior grip ergonomics based on its specific finger groove dimensions, despite initial brand bias.

This video demonstrates a ballistics test to determine if books within a backpack can slow down or stop 9mm jacketed hollow-point (JHP) rounds. The instructor fires Winchester 9mm JHP ammunition from a CZ P10 into a backpack containing books, then examines the penetration and recovers the bullets. The test shows that while books can impede bullets, they do not always stop them completely, with some rounds penetrating through multiple books.

This guide details shooting drills focused on rapid fire, magazine reloads, and target transitions with the CZ P10, as demonstrated by an instructor with high authority. It covers engaging multiple targets efficiently and practicing advanced techniques like high-speed shooting at distance.

This video provides expert guidance from Instructor Mike on selecting a firearm, emphasizing affordability, comfort, usability, and readiness. It covers the 'Try Before You Buy' philosophy and demonstrates the features of several popular 9mm handguns, including the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9 EZ, Walther Q5 Match SF, H&K P30, Sig Sauer P320, and Canik TP9 Elite Combat. The instruction highlights key aspects like action types, safety features, and trigger characteristics to help viewers make informed decisions.

This video features firearms instructor Mike Brown discussing handgun selection and use. He emphasizes the importance of affordable, comfortable, usable, and battle-ready firearms, detailing his preference for the Glock 19 due to its ergonomics and features like replaceable backstraps. Brown also covers holster selection, advocating for outside-the-waistband holsters for quicker access and reliability in stressful situations, and explains the critical role of trigger reset in effective shooting.

This video highlights Pyramyd Air as a comprehensive source for air guns, suitable for introducing children to firearm safety and fundamentals. The presenter, Ivan from Kit Badger, emphasizes treating air guns as real weapons, applying all four firearm safety rules, while noting their lower consequence compared to live firearms. Air guns offer a fun, low-cost way to practice trigger press and other shooting fundamentals without the distractions of loud noises or muzzle flash.

This video provides expert guidance from Instructor Mike on how an Illinois concealed carrier should comply with police during a traffic stop. It details maintaining officer safety, proper disclosure of a concealed firearm, and presenting identification and permits from a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The instructor emphasizes proactive communication and adherence to safety protocols taught in his courses.

Instructor Mike, identified as a Firearms Instructor, provides expert guidance on secure firearm storage within a vehicle. He strongly advocates for carrying the firearm on your person as the most secure method, with shoulder holsters presented as a viable alternative. The video explicitly discourages several common but unsafe storage locations, including between seats, sun visors, door pockets, near the steering column, center consoles, and glove boxes, highlighting the risks associated with each.

This video from Instructor Mike critiques an off-duty officer's poor tactical choices while working a side job. Key takeaways include the dangers of wearing a hoodie that obstructs peripheral vision and the risks associated with using earbuds that diminish auditory awareness. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of maintaining situational awareness even when off-duty or in a secondary role.

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.