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Summary: Learn the Basics about the 9mm semi-automatic handgun in this free gun safety video.
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Lee Laster Lee Laster lives in Western Massachusetts, works in the public safety sector. He is a state certified firearms instructor for the past 6 years. He is a partne... read more
Getting into this series here, we're going to talk about a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. The 9mm has been around, was used the wars. Originally was a German round. A firearm that was used during the war. It is very reliable, sturdy. It's used a lot in the military, U.S. militaries as well as other countries. The round is rather smaller than a 40 caliber, but it yet is bigger than a 38. There are some argument that a 9mm round is not effective in certain scenarios and certain instances or circumstances. However, they've been around. They've stood the test of time and they still have their place. Normally, it's home defense, law enforcement, or the military. Again, a very reliable weapon. It has been around. The history of it dates back. The round again is smaller than a 45 or a 40 caliber. However, with the different types of ammunition and technology changing, this firearm still has a place in today's society and is a reliable firearm.