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February 5, 2024 25 mins

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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.

  

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

 

Chip Gross - Writer, Photographer, Speaker

http://www.chipgross.com/

 

 

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Tags:

 

#liberty

#freedom

#responsibilities

#personalresponsibility

#firearms

#guns

#training

#mindset

#2a

#rights

#selfdefense

 

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