"handgun backup"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms, ammunition quality control, and tactical training. The episode covered surplus weapons availability including Ruger P85 police trade-ins, Turkish Canik pistols, and various AR-15 configurations. Koernke emphasized ammunition inspection procedures, case preparation for reloading, and the importance of training in weapon handling, including shooting from both shoulders and immediate action drills for AR-15 malfunctions. He criticized the AR-15 design for difficulty in clearing failures compared to other rifle platforms like the M1 and M14, and stressed the necessity of carrying a handgun as a backup weapon.
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Mark Koernke discussed weapons selection and maintenance on Weapons Wednesday, focusing on the importance of carrying a backup handgun when using a primary rifle. He covered firearm malfunction scenarios, immediate action procedures, and recommended specific weapons systems including revolvers, AK variants, and the M1 Garand. Koernke provided detailed guidance on ammunition selection, magazine capacity, combat load configuration, and support equipment, emphasizing the 5.45x39 AK-74 as the cheapest rifle ammunition option. He also discussed bayonets and fighting knives as close-combat backup weapons and promoted his instructional DVDs on equipment preparation.