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  <title>#346- Single Action is Destroying your Shooting!</title>
  <description> Are you relying on single-action shooting for your revolver at the range? In this episode of Guns Podcast US, hosts Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington dive deep into the age-old debate of single-action versus double-action shooting. They explain why defaulting to single-action on a defensive revolver is not only holding back your accuracy but can also be a dangerous habit.  Join the conversation as Roy breaks down the mechanics of a proper double-action trigger pull, the importance of staging, and why mastering this technique will make you a far more competent and safe shooter. Whether you are a seasoned revolver enthusiast or just starting your journey, this episode provides the critical insights you need to improve your marksmanship and understand the true capabilities of your firearm.  Key Takeaways  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Shooting double-action forces better trigger control and overall marksmanship compared to the crutch of single-action.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Using single-action in a defensive situation is considered incompetent and dangerous due to the extremely light trigger pull and potential for negligent discharge.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Proper double-action shooting involves 'staging' the trigger, feeling for the mechanical clicks, and maintaining a smooth, continuous pull.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Most accuracy issues with double-action are caused by poor technique and lack of practice rather than the mechanism itself.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Revolvers have complex internal mechanisms; understanding how they operate is crucial for both safety and performance.  ·&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; Negligent discharges are often legally framed as 'negligence' in court, regardless of whether you claim it was an accident. -- Have a topic idea or a guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email&amp;amp;nbsp;editor@gunspodcast.us Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @gunspodcastus or sign up for our newsletter to get the Guns Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week. Buy our Merch! Visit&amp;amp;nbsp;Gunspodcast.us </description>
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