Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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"Doesn't dry-firing ruin the firing pin?" It's one of the most common myths in shooting. An instructor sets the record straight: dry practice on a modern centerfire gun is fine, but .22LR is a different story.

- Why dry-firing a centerfire pistol won't hurt it (an old wives' tale)
- Why .22LR is different: the firing pin can strike the chamber edge
- Snap caps: what they are and when to use them
- Locking up your live ammo and safe malfunction practice
- 15 minutes a night at home builds real skill

From the Gun Owners Radio archive.
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