The skill doesn't come with the gun

This video emphasizes the critical importance of understanding projectile behavior within a home defense context. It explains how standard interior walls offer minimal resistance to bullets, leading to over-penetration risks. The instructor strongly advocates for hollow-point ammunition due to its design for expansion and energy dump, significantly reducing the chance of striking unintended targets. Plus P ammunition is cautioned against for home defense if multiple people are present, due to its potential for increased penetration.

This video showcases the unique training experience at Shoot270, located within the GlockStore in Nashville. Unlike traditional ranges, Shoot270 offers dynamic, scenario-based training, including room entry simulations for home defense. The instruction emphasizes improving self-defense shooting skills in a realistic and engaging environment.

This video serves as a critical safety brief, demonstrating common and dangerous firearm mishandling mistakes. The presenter emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to gun safety rules, particularly trigger discipline, to prevent accidents. It highlights what NOT to do to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

This video, featuring TheYankeeMarshal, debunks the myth that birdshot is ineffective or too dangerous for home defense. The instructor explains that at close range, birdshot retains significant energy and can cause lethal damage, contrary to popular belief. He emphasizes that using birdshot for home defense to avoid harming bystanders is a dangerous misconception, as it can still be deadly.

This video provides expert instruction on the most challenging aspect for many shooters: loading semi-automatic firearm magazines. Lead Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson breaks down the mechanics of magazine loading, emphasizing the importance of leverage over brute force. He teaches two primary methods, including the 'PEZ' method, and demonstrates how to load various popular magazines, offering practical advice for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

This video explains different handgun carry conditions, focusing on why Condition Two (hammer down on a live round) is generally discouraged for 1911-style pistols. It advocates for Condition One (cocked and locked) as the recommended carry method, detailing the risks associated with manually lowering the hammer on a loaded chamber. The instructor also demonstrates the safe procedure for dry firing a 1911.

This video features an expert assessment of a Second Amendment audit conducted in Edmond, Oklahoma, using an AR-style pistol. The content highlights a critical lack of training among law enforcement regarding the legal distinctions between AR pistols with stabilizing braces and Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs), as evidenced by the confrontation with multiple officers. The expert emphasizes the potential risks and resource diversions associated with such audits, even when conducted legally.

This entry details a California DOJ firearm confiscation incident involving AR-15 pistols and 80% lower receivers. It highlights the importance of understanding California's complex firearm laws, particularly regarding registration deadlines and 'assault weapon' definitions. The analysis, provided by Joel Persinger of GunGuyTV, emphasizes the need for caution when interacting with law enforcement about firearm compliance and advises against displaying potentially problematic firearms on social media.

Joel Pursley of GunGuyTV provides expert guidance on legally avoiding AR-15 registration in California by making the rifle 'featureless'. He details the necessary modifications: replacing the adjustable stock with a straight one, swapping the flash hider for a muzzle brake, and installing a fin grip instead of a pistol grip. Pursley emphasizes that these changes allow owners to comply with state laws without entering their firearm into a government database, thus avoiding potential future restrictions or confiscation.

This video provides a comprehensive guide on navigating the aftermath of a defensive shooting, presented by Joel Persinger, a firearms instructor with personal experience. It outlines four critical levels of defense: tactical, criminal, civil, and emotional, emphasizing proactive legal and psychological preparation. The content is highly relevant for anyone considering or trained in the use of firearms for self-defense.