Videos tagged with Rack Safe

This guide, presented by experts from Brownells, Inc., addresses the common question of whether to store an AR-15 with the hammer forward or back. It debunks the myth that storing a firearm with the hammer cocked (back) damages the hammer spring, explaining that springs wear out from cycling, not compression. The video also touches on military armory 'rack safe' procedures, where the hammer is forward and the selector is on fire to visually confirm an empty chamber. Ultimately, the choice of storage position does not impact the firearm's longevity.