Sam1911
Moderator Emeritus
You know, I think there's a lot in this.there are lots of people watching Youtube that have never handled a firearm before and maybe, just maybe seeing this performed will sink in and save a life someday
We all know every 16 year old budding gun geek wants to dress and act like the "power users" he sees. Some of that is really annoying, as the "tactical act" he copied out of a MagPul team training video is unnecessary on the plinking range with the .22s.
But a lot of it is useful -- I'd rather a new shooter at least tried to copy what Jarrett or Miculek do in their videos (how they stand, how they move, how they set up their firing grip, etc.) than maybe the cup-&-saucer junk Uncle Jim showed them with that old H&R revolver he shoots about twice every five years...
So, maybe, if they see enough "professionals" and knowledgeable enthusiasts religiously clearing every weapon they touch, maybe they'll mimic that habit themselves -- even if only so they can look like a "pro." I don't care WHY they're racking slides and checking chambers, as long as they're DOING IT.