On the flat range, usually this results in some form of administrative reload.
Broken or Empty?
Or, if it is not a malfunction, did we simply fire off the rifle dry?
Any weapon can break down. Ensure you practice transition drills on the range to improve your odds of winning a deadly force encounter.
In the video above, you will see a manually induced malfunction and a bolt lock scenario.
There are a few reasons to do these drills.
Second, they give you a clearance drill training scenario.
In a range environment, practice dealing with malfunctions so you know how to handle them if they occur in the real world.
In the most simple terms, cover is something that is bulletproof.
Cover completely stops the projectile from penetration.
Concealment on the other hand is just a visual barrier that will not stop projectiles from going right though.
The authorused a two-point slingon his carbine when practicing the transition drills on the range. This allowed him to retain control of the rifle while engaging targets with his pistol.
Pretty much every other part of the car will look like swiss cheese if someone shoots at it.
Most of a modern vehicle is concealment instead of cover. Here the author is using the engine block, wheels and front axle for maximum cover.
Handling multiple weapons at the same time is a complex skill and increases the potential for an accident. One way to avoid an unintended discharge is to look at the pistol while reholstering.
