How NOT to Damage Your Suppressed AR in 2 Easy Steps

Instruction from expert John Lovell on the function and utility of the AR-15's forward assist. Lovell demonstrates how to use the forward assist to manually seat a bolt carrier group that is slightly out of battery due to fouling or lack of maintenance. While not always necessary with well-maintained rifles, he highlights its value as a redundancy for ensuring the firearm is ready to fire in critical situations.

This guide, presented by Palmetto State Armory, details the fundamental differences between single-stage and two-stage firearm triggers. Single-stage triggers offer a direct pull with minimal take-up, ideal for rapid fire and competition, but carry a slightly higher risk of accidental discharge. Two-stage triggers provide a distinct take-up phase and a wall, favored by precision and long-range shooters for enhanced control. The choice is ultimately personal and depends on the intended application.

This guide details seven expert techniques for clearing common firearm jams, applicable to handguns, rifles, and shotguns. It covers the 'Tap-Rack-Bang' for most issues, specific methods for stovepipes, double feeds, and stubborn jams using the 'Mortar Technique'. The guide also addresses dangerous squib loads and emphasizes preventative maintenance and troubleshooting faulty magazines or ammunition. Instruction is provided with a strong emphasis on safety.

This video explores common challenges faced by first-time shooters, particularly the differences between men and women in initial firearm handling. It highlights that while men might initially overcome poor mechanics with strength, women must focus on mastering proper form and mechanics to achieve proficiency. The instructor emphasizes that once mechanics are mastered, strength becomes less of a determining factor in shooting ability.

Lucas Botkin, an expert firearms instructor, demonstrates a demanding rifle-to-pistol transition and reload drill. The video showcases advanced proficiency in executing rapid sequences of fire and transitions, emphasizing the importance of precision and speed in tactical scenarios. Botkin's performance highlights the need for consistent practice to maintain high-level skills, even after a brief hiatus.

This expert-level guide, drawing from a Tenicor video, details a critical grip mistake that hinders recoil control. It emphasizes applying the majority of pressure via the support hand into the buttstock, utilizing a 'grip and hang' technique. This method, popularized by Frank Proctor, involves gripping the rail, relaxing the elbow, and letting arm weight provide linear pressure for efficient recoil management and reduced fatigue.

The Freedom Ordnance FG-15 offers a unique trigger crank mechanism integrated into an AR-15 grip, allowing for rapid firing by rotating a deployable crank. This piston-driven system engages the trigger bar mechanically, providing a novel approach to firearm modification. While innovative, its potential NFA implications and mechanical complexity suggest it's for experienced users.

This review showcases the PKM 7.62x54R machine gun, highlighting its full-auto capability and belt-fed mechanism. The video demonstrates the loading process and sustained fire, offering close-up views of the weapon's internals and ammunition. The host provides positive closing impressions, recommending the PKM to enthusiasts, and includes bonus footage of a Barrett .50 caliber rifle.

This video clarifies the terminology between 'silencer' and 'suppressor,' noting 'silencer' is the original patented term. It demonstrates that suppressors reduce sound to around 130 dB, not silence, and discusses their role as hearing protection tools rather than crime enhancers. The process of legally acquiring a suppressor under the NFA, including the $200 tax stamp and lengthy wait times, is detailed, advocating for the Hearing Protection Act.

Using a suppressor on a home defense firearm is generally inadvisable due to the severe noise levels that can cause hearing damage and disorientation. This can lead to dangerous miscommunication with household members, potentially mistaking the defender for an intruder. While suppressors offer benefits, their use indoors without proper precautions poses significant risks to oneself and others.