Show Notes:
Episode 98. Handgun Training Terms You Should Know
In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses useful vocabulary for firearms courses. He covers terms such as ceasefire command, load and make ready, sight alignment, sight picture, out of battery, stovepipe, reloading techniques, press check, running the gun, and unload and show clear. The host emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms for safe and effective firearm handling. He also encourages listeners to ask questions during training to ensure a thorough understanding of the terminology and concepts.
Takeaways
- Understanding firearm training vocabulary is essential for safe and effective handling.
- The ceasefire command is a crucial command that means to stop shooting immediately.
- Sight alignment and sight picture are important for accurate aiming.
- Out of battery refers to the slide of a semi-automatic handgun not going all the way forward, causing the firearm to malfunction.
- Stovepipe is a malfunction where an empty case becomes lodged in the ejection port.
- Different reloading techniques include emergency reload, tactical reload, and administrative reload.
- A press check is performed to ensure there is a cartridge in the chamber.
- Running the gun refers to operating a firearm at the unconsciously competent level.
- Unload and show clear is a command to demonstrate that the firearm is empty and safe.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Useful Vocabulary for Firearms Courses
03:15 Ceasefire Command
05:13 Load and Make Ready
06:23 Sight Alignment and Sight Picture
09:45 Out of Battery
11:36 Stovepipe and Clearing Malfunctions
14:08 Reloading Techniques
17:58 Press Check
18:39 Running the Gun
20:21 Unload and Show Clear
23:16 Conclusion
Resources:
10 Advanced Handgun-Training Terms You Should Know | NRA Family
https://www.nrafamily.org/articles/2019/1/18/10-advanced-handgun-training-terms-you-should-know/
Episode 90. Gun Safety 101: Mastering Safe Gun Handling – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1or-m-eNtsE
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