Summary: Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!! I’m your host Greg Bakken. In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive. This is episode 4. Gear Guide: Shot Timer Iphone App Main Topic : Do’s and Don'ts Chambered or unchambered? Chambered Shooting video Scenario Gun Safety 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!! Checks: Only check your firearm in a place where you have complete privacy. Printing – Allowing the outline of the weapon or accessories to show through your clothing. Exposing – Allowing the handgun, holster, or an accessory to unintentionally exposing part or all of it in plain view in public. For example, when you reaching upward, leaning forwards or sideways, kneeling down, or reaching for anything in your pockets. Touching – A habit of touching or repositioning the handgun, holster, or an accessory in plain view. Don’t do it. Looking – A habit of looking at your concealed gear to verify if its there or if it is still concealed. Especially avoid this if someone is staring at you. Telegraphing – Giving away the fact you might be carrying or preparing for action through either: Active telegraphing – Body language and motions such as getting into a combat stance without the need to. This might also include noise that your weapons make during carry such as loose ammunition in a magazine, a squeaky holster, or other noises. Passive telegraphing – Clothing or items worn which might indicate that you are carrying or that you are involved with firearms. Bumping/Sounding – Making contact with an artificial surface or when bumping into someone. The weapon may make a sound or someone may feel it. Forgetting – Forgetting that you are carrying concealed. This is certainly possible when carrying a very comfortable system, or one that is small or lightweight. It is also possible when the user has not developed a sound concealed carry regimen or is used to carrying. Dropping – Dropping an item, such as a magazine, or worse your weapon from concealment. Often due to equipment that does not adequately retain the item, not re-securing the item following a change. In positioning of concealment gear or wardrobe, this can be cause by activities like: a visit to the restroom, exiting a vehicle, getting up from a chair, or not being aware of changes in body position and activity can affect the concealed carry system. Training Trick: This drill is the two-second drill and the only target you need is a regular 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. You will also need some type of timer. You will put the target three yards away for this drill. Set the timer for two seconds, and when it beeps you must draw and fire one round in two seconds or less. All hits on the 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper count. If you miss the paper, or miss the two-second mark, then you have failed and you need to practice until you can complete the drill by getting one round onto the paper in two seconds or less. Once you’ve mastered the drill at three yards then move back to five yards and start over again. Outro: Feedback: Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook: Tactical Paradise Firearms Radio Network: http://www.firearmsradio.tv/
