Videos tagged with User Induced Malfunction

This video demonstrates how user-induced malfunctions can occur when 'riding' or being too gentle with the charging handle of an AR-15 platform rifle. The instructor emphasizes that the charging handle should be pulled fully to the rear and released with authority, allowing the spring tension to fully chamber a round. Gentle or slow operation can lead to the bolt not going into battery, requiring a re-rack or, in some cases, manual assistance to the bolt carrier group.

This video explains why the presenter chooses not to 'plus one' their firearm, which involves chambering a round and then topping off the magazine before holstering. The primary reasons cited are the interruption of the communication stream between the magazine and firearm, potentially leading to user-induced malfunctions like a dropped magazine due to stack pressure, and the negative impact on muscle memory development for consistent firearm manipulation. The presenter advocates for carrying a spare magazine as a more reliable alternative.