Why Do Press Checks?: Pacifiers & Peacemakers
This video explains the 'press check' or 'chamber check' technique for firearms. Instructor Beth Alcazar demonstrates how to safely pull the slide back slightly to visually or tactilely confirm if a round is present in the chamber. This practice is highlighted as a crucial habit for ensuring a firearm is loaded and ready, avoiding malfunctions, and verifying the status of the weapon, even when a loaded chamber indicator is present.











