Roger Judd

Firearms Instructor

Roger Judd is a Firearms Instructor based in Mesa, Arizona. Roger and his team at Concealed AZ have been teaching NRA, Arizona Concealed Carry, group and individual firearms training classes as well as promotional, corporate, TV & media machine gun events since 2008. As an NRA Instructor, Roger specializes in teaching people how to safely use rifles, pistols, and shotguns.

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How do I properly grip a revolver?
When gripping a revolver, you need to be mindful of the gases that come out of the side of the cylinder when you fire. These gases can cause injury if your hand is far too forward, so your hand placement will be crucial. Think of it like you would grip a rubber hammer. When you swing a hammer, it hits the target and then bounces back, just as when you pull the trigger on a revolver, where there's an initial impact followed by a recoil. Use both hands for the grip: your dominant hand should wrap around the grip with fingers below the trigger guard and the thumb along the side of the frame, not over the cylinder. Then, support your dominant hand with your fingers below the cylinder and your thumb resting below your dominant thumb. Also, make sure that your dominant hand is positioned as high as possible on the backstrap of your revolver to reduce muzzle flip and improve overall control and accuracy. 
How do I unholster a gun in the fastest way?
You need to familiarize yourself with your holster and its position on your body. Practice regularly so you can instinctively locate and access your firearm. The most important part of unholstering quickly is practice and repetition. Regularly practicing with an unloaded firearm will help build your muscle memory and improve your speed and accuracy when unholstering and drawing a gun.
How fast should police officers reload a magazine?
Law enforcement officers should reload a magazine in under two seconds. This quick reload time is typically required and instilled in their training to make sure officers can remove an empty magazine, grab a new one, and insert it into the firearm in less than two seconds to maintain readiness and effectiveness during high-pressure situations. 
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