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Locking the Slide Back and More

Date: 4/14/2016 4:04:16 PM
Subject: Locking the Slide Back and More
 
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4/14/2016

Feature Article

Why Can't I Lock the Slide Back?

Being unable to lock the slide back isn't a strength issue, it's a technique issue. Instructor and new PDN author Evan Carson explains the most efficient way to lock the slide back - and everyone can do it.  Read More...


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Pistol Malfunctions: Tap and Rack

What do you do if your pistol doesn't go "Bang!" when you need it to in the middle of a string of fire? If you hear a "click" when you expect a "bang," pull the gun in, tap the magazine to make sure it's properly seated, rotate your hand up and over the top of the slide, making sure that you're behind the ejection port, and rack the slide vigorously.  Watch Now...



Rear Sight: Claw Emergency Manipulation Sight

Rob Pincus demonstrates the Claw Emergency Manipulation Sight, which is designed to make emergency one-handed manipulations easier if a malfunction occurs by making the "tap, rack" as efficient as possible.  Watch Now...



Surprise Slide Lock Reload

The slide lock reload drill is a simple drill that you and your training partners can use to create Surprise Reload Opportunities. Learning the mechanics of proper reloads are just a starting point; your goal should be learning how to apply those mechanical skills without hesitation or cognitive thought when you recognize slide lock.  Watch Now...



Ask Your Instructor How Smart He Is Instead of How Fast He Can Shoot

Out of the blue I got an email that asked a loaded question: what did I think was the most important achievement for a defensive shooting instructor? I told him he should look for a tested IQ of at least 140 on the Stanford scale.  Read Now...


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