How to Safely Load & Unload a Firearm

Part of the Video Series How to Use a .40-Caliber Semi Automatic Handgun

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Learn about how you can safely handle your gun and its ammunition, including how to ensure that the gun does not accidentally go off, are discussed in this free video series.

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How to Safely Load & Unload a Firearm
Okay, now that we have gone through all of the other aspects of this .40 caliber semi automatic weapon what I would like to do now is show you the proper way to safely load and unload your firearm. Now we are in an environment where there is an actual safe direction and I can do this. Should there be quote on quote an accidental discharge no one will get hurt. Again I personally don't believe in accidents because guns go off because people make them go off. So having said all of that I am going to load just two rounds that I have to demonstrate. I am loading my magazine with the two rounds. Rounds are loaded. I grab my firearm and I already have my slide locked to the rear. At this time I am going to take my magazine slide it in the bottom and seat it. Now as I turn this over you can see the round right here in the slide. Now at this point a lot of people will pull it back and let it go home. The way weapon was designed is that there is enough tension in that spring to seat that round just properly. That's the way it was designed. I am going to do just that. Now having in mind. Now if you notice where my finger is I have my grip three fingers naturally curled thumb over the top. Okay, finger on the side of the frame. Pointing in a safe direction all I am going to do is hit the slide release. That just chambered the round. This weapon is now live and ready to be fired. Okay.

About the Expert

Expert: Lee Laster works in the public safety sector & has been a state certified firearms instructor for the past 6 years. He is also co-founder of a civilian/law enforcement-based training company. Read More