Pistol - Advanced Skills
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MALFUNCTIONS TRB: Why
You pull the trigger, gun goes click. Maybe the round didn't seat, you have a bad round in the chamber. Whatever the reasons are, you are going to have to do a Tap Rack Bang (TRB). Can you successfully complete this?
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3 Step Reload - Step 1
In this video, John will be discussing the first step of the 3-step pistol draw technique. This technique is commonly used by law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians who carry a firearm for self-defense. It is designed to allow the user to quickly and efficiently draw their pistol from...
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Master Your Reload: Pistol Video Diagnostic with John "Shrek" McPhee
In this insightful video, John "Shrek" McPhee leverages video diagnostics to break down the intricacies of pistol reloading. Watch as Shrek analyzes and demonstrates each step, providing expert tips and techniques to enhance your reloading speed and efficiency. Whether you're a beginner or an exp...
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Concealed Carry - Extra Magazine
Join John "Shrek" McPhee, a former Delta Force operator and expert firearms instructor, as he shares essential techniques for concealing an extra magazine. In this video, McPhee combines his Delta Force experience with practical tips, demonstrating various concealment methods that prioritize safe...
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The title is: Pistol Reloads: A Complete Guide
Master your pistol reloads with John McPhee as he breaks down his three-step reload process for maximum speed and efficiency. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shooter, these fundamentals will shave precious seconds off your reload time and reinforce solid mechanics under stress.
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RELOAD: Pistol Hand Assist Video Diagnostic
In this video John "Shrek" McPhee uses video analysis to break down the three-step reload of a student.
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3 Step Reload - Step 2
In step 2, John will continue the discussion of the 3-step pistol draw technique by focusing on the second step, delving into its specific mechanics, and providing tips and guidance on how to execute it correctly. He will also demonstrate the step in real-time to give viewers a clear understandin...
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RELOAD: Pistol Video Diagnostic 2
In this video John "Shrek" McPhee uses video diagnostics to analyze a student's Reload.
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RELOAD: Pistol Hand Assist Video Diagnostic
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My Standard for Reloads
In this breakdown, John explains the drill that he uses as his reload standard—a simple yardstick that forces consistency between rounds. If you can quickly get rid of the magazine and let gravity work, the rest of the reload is a piece of cake. Give this drill a try and focus on keeping those ro...
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The Only True Reload (Step-By-Step)
The slide lock reload is not just another technique — it’s the only true reload that matters.
In this video, John "Shrek" McPhee breaks down why swapping magazines with a round still in the chamber is just a mag swap, not a reload. A real reload means the gun runs dry, the slide locks back, and ...
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Pro Tip: Mastering the Mag Release for Faster Reloads
Reloading efficiently is a must-have skill, and this week's SOB TV video breaks down a key technique to drop mags faster and smoother. John "Shrek" McPhee explains the common mistakes shooters make with the mag release and shares his pro tip—using both hands to pull the gun toward the thumb for a...
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Slide Lock Reload: The Only Reload You Need
In this SOB TV video, John McPhee breaks down the concept of the combat reload—or as he calls it, the slide lock reload—and explains why it’s the only reload you need to practice.
John emphasizes the reality of combat: you’re not counting rounds; you know you’re empty when you pull the trigger a...
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Reload Contingency - Stripping the Mag
What do you do if you are reloading and the magazine doesn't release? Strip it!
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Lefty Reloads...Surviving the Right Handed World
ATTENTION LEFTIES: THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU!
Living and surviving in a "right handed" world can be difficult for those who are left handed. That difficulty is especially the case when it comes to reloading guns. Never fear though; just like always, John "Shrek" McPhee comes to the rescue. In this w...
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Seating the Magazine
Check it! Is the mag seated? This is a common error among any shooter.
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Lefty Reloads
John breaks down how he reloads for a lefty. It's the same but slightly different.
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3 Step Reload - All Steps
Join firearms expert, John "Shrek" McPhee, as he teaches you the efficient and effective three-step reload technique. Watch as Shrek demonstrates the proper way to reload your firearm, starting with removing the empty magazine, inserting a new one, and releasing the slide lock. Always reload as i...
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Reload Video Diagnostic Example 1
In this example, a right-handed shooter performs a reload and video analysis is used.