This video demonstrates the dangerous 'M1 Thumb' injury caused by the M1 Garand's bolt slamming forward. It explains the mechanism: when empty and locked open, only the follower holds the bolt, and pushing it down without securing the charging handle allows the bolt to close. A specific technique using the heel of the hand to hold the charging handle while manipulating the follower is shown to prevent this injury.
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