Charging Handle - Rack it, don’t ride it
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.













