Simplicity in Motion
Sometimes the easiest things in life are the simplest. Simple is good. Simple enough? Good. Let us break down what simple is and how simple it is to get to. Simply put, keep it simple. The topic that we are going to get to is having a conversation with your firearm. As I use in my opportunities behind the mic, “let your gun talk to you” when time is of the essence. It seems fruitless to spend time visually or otherwise analyzing your malfunction of your defensive weaponry when time is so very crucial. Just understand what just happened by reading your gun. The technique that I am going to try to hit on applies to both semi-automatic rifles and handguns, revolvers, and even shotguns. The main purpose of my article is to bring to light simplicity in motion when repairing malfunctions when you have “time” to repair them.
There are two types of malfunctions with just about any type of firearm: 1) those that you can repair in your lifetime, and 2) those that you cannot. The second type of stoppage or malfunction is the longest to repair hence why it takes the rest of your life (basically 5 seconds or more) when someone does not have your best intentions at heart. The 1st type of stoppage is something that should be manageable if the right amount of practice is developed.
When a trigger is pressed we have an expectation of a very loud bang. Sometimes that is not the case. A couple of other options present themselves generally in a less than optimal circumstance. One option other than a bang is sometimes described as the loudest noise in the world, a “click”, especially you are in desperate need of a “bang”. A “click” although not anywhere near ideal is probably something that we can fix. The third option is a non-responsive trigger or as I describe it “a dead-trigger”. Now “dead” can have a double meaning, and I bet you can figure out what both mean.
The “Non-Responsive” Trigger
Starting out with the non-responsive or “dead” trigger as in most cases there is a simple cure. In just about every case the optimal solution is to respond with ditching the offending firearm and presenting a secondary firearm. Understanding that a secondary firearm is not always possible, I would strongly recommend giving due consideration into obtaining one. If it so important that you feel you need a device such as a handgun to protect yourself wouldn’t a back-up be just as important? As the ole saying goes “two is one, and one is none”. Another way of looking at it is you can always expect the first one go bad. That goes with flashlights, stuff for your car on a long trip, or a whole host of other things. Think about it if you have not already.
A press of the trigger and nothing happens. Not a “click” (the sound of the hammer falling), or anything. This is a “non-responsive” trigger or a “dead-trigger”. Bad business whatever the case may be. If you do not have a secondary handgun when this happens, you do have options, so fear not.
