NRA Pistol Instructor Pre-qualification (video 3) - Semi-automatics

NRA Pistol Instructor Pre-qualification (video 3) - Semi-automatics
In this video, I go through clearing of all common malfunctions for semi-automatic pistols. This video includes Failure to Fire, Failure to Eject (stove pipe), Failure to Feed (failure to go into battery), and Failure to Extract (double feed).
This is great information if you are interested in becoming an NRA pistol instructor, or just want to learn more about semi-automatics or improve your gun handling skills. This is the fourth video in the series (total of 4).
Please ask questions in the comments or email me. I am hopeful that this will help people who are trying to improve their handling skills.
Left-handed handling techniques video is here:
• Left handed techniques...
Video #1 - Single action revolvers can be seen here:
• NRA Pistol Instructor ...
Video #2 - Double action revolvers can be seen here:
• NRA Pistol Instructor ...
Video #3 - Semi-automatics can be seen here:
• NRA Pistol Instructor ...
Video #4 - malfunctions:
• NRA Pistol Instructor ...
This video was shot with unloading guns, using inert (dummy) ammunition in a safe environment by a professional.

[@davewilliams9978]

Good info

[@brutalbob3982]

And the intelligence continues, heaven forbid someone keeps the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. There wouldn't be a need for us to train anyone. Some people shouldn't be in the same room with a firearm. Another good tutorial Mr. Murphy.

[@heathermurray-miller3778]

Love these videos. You’re a natural clear instructor.

[@jamesp739]

I just finished viewing your 3 videos, well done. May I suggest you demonstrate the manipulations as a left-hander as well. Not all handguns are set up with ambidextrous controls.

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

@@jamesp739 I do have a video on left handed handling for right handed people.
Just to be clear, should I do all of these videos left-handed? I do think that this is a great idea and will work on it. Thanks for the kind and constructive feedback

[@jamesp739]

@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 The short answer is yes, re-do your 3-part/4-part video series showing how to load/unload/clear malfunctions both left and right handed. Re-doing the video series would keep all the related information together, and provide an opportunity for you clean up any verbage should you want/need to. It would add very little time to the videos as the safety information is same. Personal opinion, but try to keep each video under 10 minutes.
While you're at it, consider showing various ways the controls can be manipulated. Gun size and hand size have a lot to do with it. For instance, even though most handguns are designed or set up for righ-handers, some right-handers don't have the strength or dexterity to manipulate the magazine catch or slide catch with their right thumb. In such cases, it's OK to use the left thumb to manipulate those controls or to rack the slide to close it. The key is that it is a safe method, and once a student chooses a method, they stick with it. Is it ideal? Perhaps not, but it works. And for all the snipers living in RUclips Land, consider throwing in a pistol that has the magazine catch at the base of the grip; something like a Ruger MK whatever, .22 or Walther P38. You've got 99% of the bases covered, but you know they're out there.
With all that said, having done training videos in my other life (I'm retiired now), I know that it can easily take several hours to produce a good 5 or 10-minute video. Producing really good ones can take even longer. The question then becomes, how much time do you want to devote to redoing the series?
If you decide to do nothing else, may I suggest providing a link to your left-handed video in the descriptions of the series.
Best regards and be safe

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

@@jamesp739 I have added the left-handed techniques video to the description of this series. I will work on the left-handed version of this series later this year (probably once deer season comes in and I can't shoot at my range anymore).