FIREARMS SKILLS

This section is meant to serve as an on-line reference for the how certain weapon skills and manipulations are performed. It is not meant as a substitute for professional firearms training. Whenever firearms are involved, it is important to remember the Four Rules of Firearms Safety. This rules should be remembered and practiced at all times.

BASIC PISTOL MANIPULATIONS
Loading A Semi-Automatic Pistol
Press Checking a Semi-Automatic Pistol
Presentation of a Hangun (Draw Stroke)
Tactical Reload (Reload W/ Retention)
Emergency Reload (From Slide Lock)
Clearing a Type I Malfunction
Clearing a Type II Malfunction
Clearing a Type III Malfunction
ONE HANDED PISTOL MANIPULATIONS
General Comments
Presentation With The Support Hand
Reloading With One Hand
Press Check
Clearing a Type I With One Hand
Clearing a Type II With One Hand
Clearing a Type III With One Hand
ALTERNATIVE SHOOTING POSITIONS
General Caveats
Braced Kneeling
Speed Kneeling
Double Kneeling
Roll Over Prone
Straight On Prone
MISCELLANEOUS
After Action Scan
Harries Flashlight Technique
Rogers Flashlight Technique