Ammunition & Shooting Fundamentals
There are 4 major parts of a Cartridge. Case – The case contains all of the elements needed to make a complete cartridge. Most cases are made of brass, closed on one end and open on the other. The primer is located at the case head of the cartridge,...
Hand-Eye Dominance
Eye Dominance The dominant eye is the eye that has the center point of your field of vision, and it is designated by the brain. In the previous video, you learned how to determine which eye is your dominant eye. This is an important factor in aiming and shooting....
Parts of a Revolver
Sites or Post- Most pistols have a front post and rear notch sights. To aim, the shooter aligns the top of the front site with the top of the rear notch, and the front sight is centered in the notch with equal distance on both sides. Grip Panels –...
Semi-Automatics
Semi-automatics share a lot of the same parts as a revolver. Some semi-automatics are built with an external hammer while some have an internal hammer. If a semi-automatic does not have a hammer whether it be internal or external, this means they have a spring powered firing pin or...
Firearm Stoppages and How to Remove Them
Firearm stoppages are very serious and should be dealt with the utmost safety precautions. If you own a firearm for an extended period of time you will most likely encounter some sort of stoppage. There are 3 main types of stoppages that occur when loading, firing and ejecting. Loading...