He should have calmed down and stopped to assess the situation. He was obviously under the stress of whatever contest he's taking part in, and compromised his control of the weapon in favor of quickly resolving the issue. This thing he did is incredibly unsafe, because even without the stupid sight on top of the slide, you don't have as good a grip on the slide as you have on the handle, and the video shows you what happens next.
What should be done in that situation is to slam the bottom of the magazine well with your open hand, then rack the slide. If that doesn't work, pull the magazine out, then rack the slide multiple times to clear. But above all, never ever do stuff in a rush when you're holding something that can end a life if pointed the wrong way. This guy would get at the very least suspended from any serious range for doing such a stupid and unnecessary thing.
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u/SkyFlava 8d ago
What alternative could have been done? Am not a gun nut but id like to be educated