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Helpful Web Links

Educational Videos

Helpful Web Links

Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners

Michigan Concealed Pistol License  (CPL) Requirements

Michigan CPL Application Form & Instructions

Michigan CPL Renewal Instructions

NRA Gun Safety Rules

United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)

The Well-Armed Woman

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Educational Videos

These are videos we like to use in our classes.

How Guns Work

Typical Semi-Automatic Handgun

How A Semi-Automatic Handgun Works

A quick animation of how a semi-automatic handgun works from the first round to the last. The model in this video is based on the Springfield Armory XDM 45 Compact. I used LightWave by NewTek to create the model and animation.

Typical Revolver

3D Animation: How a Double-Action Revolver works

Check out our Gun Apparel at: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/3dgunner We ship worldwide. When a Revolver is fired in double-action it means that the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer. There are two double-action variants: Double-action only (DAO): The trigger both cocks and releases the hammer every time. There is no single-action function.

Pump-Action Shotgun

3D Animation: How a Pump-Action Shotgun works

Check out our Gun Apparel at: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/3dgunner We ship worldwide. The Animation shows a Remington Model 870 Pump-Action Shotgun. If you like this video, please think about supporting us on Patreon.

AR-15 – Part 1 (Components)

How An AR-15 Rifle Works: Part 1, Components

AR-15 Part 1, Components. A schematic video animation in HD showing the components of a basic AR-15 rifle. Watch Part 2 to see how all this works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAqE-KLbiYc More Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/45snipers

AR-15 – Part 2 (Operation)

How An AR-15 Rifle Works: Part 2, Function

A simple 3d animation of how the basic AR-15 semi-automatic rifle functions. Watch Part 1 to see the components. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_RfiKEvoGA More Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/45snipers Music is Angel of Mercy by Ethan Meixsell

Cleaning & Maintenance

Field Stripping a Semi-Auto Hangun

Field Stripping Your Pistol

In this #GUNSMARTS video, Julie Golob will take you through the anatomy, disassembly, and cleaning of a striker-fired M&P pistol also known as a “field strip”. Knowing how to field strip your pistol is essential for keeping it clean and functioning properly. **Make sure to consult your manual before disassembling your firearm.

Field-Stripping a 1911 Handgun

How To Field Strip A 1911

Knowing how to safely field strip a 1911 pistol is a must for any new shooter. American Handgunner’s Roy Huntington breaks this down into a simple step-by-step process.