How Special Forces "Load and Make Ready" #howto #shorts #specialforces #military

This guide details the proper procedure for loading and unloading both primary (rifle) and secondary (pistol) weapon systems, emphasizing a specific order for safety and efficiency. It covers visual chamber checks, magazine insertion techniques, slide/bolt manipulation, and accessory checks, concluding with the unloading process for both firearms. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the pistol first when loading to prevent an unsecured loaded rifle.

This expert-level guide from Tactical Rifleman details the precise procedures for loading and unloading both primary (rifle) and secondary (pistol) weapon systems, as employed by special operations personnel. The instruction emphasizes a pistol-first loading order to prevent a loaded rifle from being handled unnecessarily and outlines meticulous unloading steps for both firearms, ensuring safety and readiness. The video demonstrates techniques for speed reloads and thorough chamber checks.

This guide details essential rifle and pistol loading procedures as demonstrated by Mike Glover of FieldCraft Survival. It covers critical safety checks like the 'three-point check' and press checks to prevent malfunctions and ensure firearm safety. The instruction emphasizes standardized procedures for both carbines and pistols, highlighting common mistakes to avoid on the range.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Henry 1860 lever-action rifle, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter. It covers the proper insertion of .44-40 WCF cartridges into the tubular magazine and the cycling of the lever action for safe and effective live fire. Emphasis is placed on safe handling procedures throughout the process.

This guide from Kit Badger provides fundamental instruction on how to safely load and unload an AR-15 style rifle. It emphasizes verifying the rifle's condition, proper magazine insertion and seating, and the use of the bolt catch/release and charging handle for chambering rounds. The video also covers how to perform a press check to confirm a round is chambered and stresses the importance of practicing with dummy rounds.

This guide, presented by Top Shot champion Chris Cheng, details the safe loading and unloading procedures for both bolt-action rifles like the Remington 700 and magazine-fed semi-automatic rifles such as the AR-15. It emphasizes proper bolt manipulation for chambering and ejection, correct magazine insertion, and the critical steps for confirming a firearm is unloaded. The instruction highlights fundamental firearm safety practices essential for all shooters.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.