100% concur. Even if you literally train to rack it constantly that .5 seconds could cost a life. Not to mention in a terrifying situation there should be ZERO room for error because your brain will not operate fully under stress
Funny that you mentioned that. I watched a video explaining how they do that and it called my attention. Been a new gun owner and still training, I feel very uncomfortable with one in the chamber. Perhaps I need more time :)
Just my opinion but unless you carry an old revolver without a transfer bar or some single action with no safety you will be fine as long as the trigger is covered
It's a very good thing to feel this way, this ensures you're always handling the firearm properly.
A firearm is mainly used as a deterrent, however in the event that you would need to use it, the difference between needing to chamber a round or not could be the difference between life or death.
BTW they make these dummy rounds that have a laser inside so when you pull the trigger you get visual feed back. what's cool is you can use almost anything as a target along with an app on your phone to check accuracy.
Remember that one video of deranged leftist shooting up a church and first guy had pistol but by the time he drew and attempted to chamber the leftist blew his head off.
That's a tough call. It's easy to MMQB. Would he have been justified, likely. But, if he had fired, imagine the legal implications the shooter would have potentially faced - civil and criminal. He used his weapon to stop the threat. It worked. If the guy hadn't dropped the knife immediately, or made any sudden moves, absolutely. But in this case it worked out as good as it could have.
Pulling out a gun to threaten or scare someone is absolutely foolish. But to stop a felonious assault in progress, whereby the BG immediately surrenders, by drawing down and not shooting, is the best-case scenario. If this GG had shot him, his life would have gotten very complicated - ask George Zimmerman.
Sure some scenarios you need to drop the guy but this didn't look to be. The shooter had an obstacle between him and the man with the knife if that wasn't there I'd be more inclined to shoot.
For this scenario and looking at the close proximity to others around him I agree. This is why knowing what is in front of your target, behind it, and understanding the over-penatration possibilities is critical.
Every situation is different, but if you are going to draw your weapon from concealment it is imperative you have put yourself in the best vantage point possible, time permitting; and have the skill necessary to eliminate the threat with accuracy and violence of action.
Did he rack the gun? I can’t tell. I have been watching some training videos and there is a debate on wether go loaded or condition 3
100% concur. Even if you literally train to rack it constantly that .5 seconds could cost a life. Not to mention in a terrifying situation there should be ZERO room for error because your brain will not operate fully under stress
Locked and loaded. Always.
unless you are Israeli everyone carries with a round in the chamber
Funny that you mentioned that. I watched a video explaining how they do that and it called my attention. Been a new gun owner and still training, I feel very uncomfortable with one in the chamber. Perhaps I need more time :)
Just my opinion but unless you carry an old revolver without a transfer bar or some single action with no safety you will be fine as long as the trigger is covered
Glock 19 g5 and I love this thing.
Thinking on buying a smaller gun to carry probably a P365 XL or same as my wife’s Glock 43x
I heard Alien Gear have good holsters.
You can pocket carry the regular p365. The XL is nice too. Get them both they use the same mags :)
Nice! Thank You!
I use their Shape Shifter setup after using CompTac for years. Still use both, just depends on which one I am carrying.
I also like the Remora holsters for pocket carry.
TRex Arms makes a great holster with a side car. They also have a nice YouTube channel with information on just about everything.
It's a very good thing to feel this way, this ensures you're always handling the firearm properly.
A firearm is mainly used as a deterrent, however in the event that you would need to use it, the difference between needing to chamber a round or not could be the difference between life or death.
I'm no gunslinger, so I always travel with one in the pipe. just to be on the safe side.
Yes, I guess it makes sense.
I need to get more comfortable and practice more with dry fire training
yes, dry fire is the key.
BTW they make these dummy rounds that have a laser inside so when you pull the trigger you get visual feed back. what's cool is you can use almost anything as a target along with an app on your phone to check accuracy.
I bought the iTarget kit few days ago. I have yet to try it but I’m pretty excited :)
Remember that one video of deranged leftist shooting up a church and first guy had pistol but by the time he drew and attempted to chamber the leftist blew his head off.
Big mistake! If you pull a gun, fire and kill. First rule for concealed carry.
That's a tough call. It's easy to MMQB. Would he have been justified, likely. But, if he had fired, imagine the legal implications the shooter would have potentially faced - civil and criminal. He used his weapon to stop the threat. It worked. If the guy hadn't dropped the knife immediately, or made any sudden moves, absolutely. But in this case it worked out as good as it could have.
Pulling out a gun to threaten or scare someone is absolutely foolish. But to stop a felonious assault in progress, whereby the BG immediately surrenders, by drawing down and not shooting, is the best-case scenario. If this GG had shot him, his life would have gotten very complicated - ask George Zimmerman.
I agree.
Sure some scenarios you need to drop the guy but this didn't look to be. The shooter had an obstacle between him and the man with the knife if that wasn't there I'd be more inclined to shoot.
For this scenario and looking at the close proximity to others around him I agree. This is why knowing what is in front of your target, behind it, and understanding the over-penatration possibilities is critical.
Every situation is different, but if you are going to draw your weapon from concealment it is imperative you have put yourself in the best vantage point possible, time permitting; and have the skill necessary to eliminate the threat with accuracy and violence of action.
Great way to end up in jail for murder.