AK = Bad Day for malfunctions

Published on November 11, 2023
Duration: 0:57

This video demonstrates a high-stress malfunction clearing drill for an AK-style rifle, led by an experienced tactical instructor from Ghost Firearms Training LLC. The drill involves simulating injury with fake blood and engaging targets from a barricade, highlighting the importance of maintaining proficiency under adverse conditions. The instructor emphasizes techniques for clearing common malfunctions like double feeds, even when operating with compromised hands.

Quick Summary

An expert tactical instructor from Ghost Firearms Training LLC demonstrates a high-stress malfunction clearing drill on an AK-style rifle (5.56 variant). The drill involves simulating injury with fake blood and using a Ghost Steel barricade to test proficiency under adverse conditions, including clearing double feeds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Malfunction and Clearing
  2. 00:11Double Feed and Stress Management
  3. 00:26Caliber Identification and Comparison
  4. 00:36Drill Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of rifle malfunction is demonstrated in the video?

The video demonstrates a double feed malfunction on an AK-style rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm. This occurs when two rounds jam in the action, requiring specific clearing procedures beyond a simple tap and rack.

How does the video simulate adverse conditions for firearm training?

The training drill simulates adverse conditions by applying simulated blood to the shooter's hands and the firearm's receiver. This tests the shooter's ability to maintain control and clear malfunctions under stress and with compromised grip.

What is the significance of the rifle being a 5.56 variant?

The instructor speculates that the 5.56x45mm variant might be less reliable under these specific adverse conditions compared to a traditional 7.62x39mm AK. This highlights potential caliber-specific performance differences in extreme scenarios.

What equipment is used in this high-stress drill?

The drill utilizes an AK-style rifle (5.56 variant), a polymer 5.56 AK magazine, and a tactical barricade branded by 'Ghost Steel'. Simulated blood is used to create the adverse conditions.

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