Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
Is dry firing actually destroying your firing pin, or is it the best free training you aren't doing? There is a massive debate in the 2nd Amendment community about whether dry fire practice damages modern firearms. In this video, we separate fact from fiction. We break down why your Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Sig Sauer P365 are perfectly safe to dry fire, and identify the specific exceptions (like most .22 caliber rimfires) where you could actually cause permanent damage.
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CRITICAL SAFETY NOTE: Never attempt dry fire practice without triple-checking that your firearm is completely unloaded and all ammunition is removed from the room.
What we cover in this video:
Why modern centerfire pistols are built for dry fire.
The ".22 Rimfire Rule" and why it matters.
How to check your owner's manual for manufacturer-specific warnings.
Why dry fire is the #1 secret to becoming a better shooter without spending a dime on ammo.
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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Safety and Clearing Your Handgun
00:26 How to Dry Fire
00:58 What is going on Internally? Is it Safe?
06:04 Which handguns should you not dry fire?
Is dry firing actually destroying your firing pin, or is it the best free training you aren't doing? There is a massive debate in the 2nd Amendment community about whether dry fire practice damages modern firearms. In this video, we separate fact from fiction. We break down why your Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Sig Sauer P365 are perfectly safe to dry fire, and identify the specific exceptions (like most .22 caliber rimfires) where you could actually cause permanent damage.
Our Favorite Snap Caps:
9mm: alnk.to/2QzPZ5p
.380: alnk.to/4qOEOsh
22 LR: alnk.to/7fsMvuX
Get our FREE GUIDE: “7 Concealed Carry Mistakes That Get Good People Killed” Link for Guide: geaugafirearmsacademy.com/landing-opt-in-page
CRITICAL SAFETY NOTE: Never attempt dry fire practice without triple-checking that your firearm is completely unloaded and all ammunition is removed from the room.
What we cover in this video:
Why modern centerfire pistols are built for dry fire.
The ".22 Rimfire Rule" and why it matters.
How to check your owner's manual for manufacturer-specific warnings.
Why dry fire is the #1 secret to becoming a better shooter without spending a dime on ammo.
****** Get Premium Exclusive Videos On Our Patreon Channel *****
**** patreon.com/geaugafirearmsacademy ****
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Instagram: instagram.com/geaugafirearms
Website: geaugafirearmsacademy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/geaugafirearmsacademy
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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Safety and Clearing Your Handgun
00:26 How to Dry Fire
00:58 What is going on Internally? Is it Safe?
06:04 Which handguns should you not dry fire?
