I always used a dump pouch for empty magazines while in the military. Yes, we treated magazines as expendable ... But we also carried battle packs of ammo in our ruck to reload with on longer missions. Or extra ammo for the guys we were QRF to that might be running low.
Context and nuance should always dictate tactics. Going to slide lock while actively engaged? That empty mag is going to the deck. Lull in the action and an opportunity to top off? Absolutely retain the mag! Train both. Even if retaining the mag only takes an extra second, that might be all the time you’ve got left. I think way too much hay is made over “training scars”. I agree that under stress autonomic processes (reverting to level of mastery - not level of training) take over. But doesn’t that just bolster the case for conditioning for multiple scenarios and appropriate responses?
Great wisdom as always. May the chingaso heal quick... happy new year to all!
Well said, Happy New Year
Thanks Gabe!! Happy new year to you and your family!!
Well said as always. I never regret listening to your vids.
Great video. "It's a come as you are fight"
I always used a dump pouch for empty magazines while in the military. Yes, we treated magazines as expendable ... But we also carried battle packs of ammo in our ruck to reload with on longer missions. Or extra ammo for the guys we were QRF to that might be running low.
Context and nuance should always dictate tactics. Going to slide lock while actively engaged? That empty mag is going to the deck. Lull in the action and an opportunity to top off? Absolutely retain the mag! Train both. Even if retaining the mag only takes an extra second, that might be all the time you’ve got left.
I think way too much hay is made over “training scars”. I agree that under stress autonomic processes (reverting to level of mastery - not level of training) take over. But doesn’t that just bolster the case for conditioning for multiple scenarios and appropriate responses?
Tanks!
💥 Straight up, chingaso!