How to Clear Rifle Malfunctions Fast & Under Stress

Published on May 24, 2024
Duration: 11:32

This video provides a clear, two-step methodology for clearing rifle malfunctions under stress, presented by Neil from Geauga Firearms Academy. The primary distinction is whether the bolt is forward (requiring a tap-rack) or not forward (requiring a more involved clearing process). The instruction emphasizes practical application and the impact of stress on procedural execution, drawing from professional experience.

Quick Summary

Learn to clear rifle malfunctions with a two-step approach: 'bolt forward' issues are resolved with a tap-rack, while 'everything else' malfunctions require a more detailed clearing process involving the bolt catch and charging handle. This method is designed for effectiveness under stress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Rifle Malfunctions
  2. 00:42Two Basic Malfunction Categories
  3. 01:49Bolt Forward Malfunction: Tap Rack
  4. 02:37'Everything Else' Malfunction Procedure
  5. 04:17Clearing 'Everything Else' Step-by-Step
  6. 07:18Demonstration: Bolt Forward (Type 1)
  7. 08:05Demonstration: Failure to Extract ('Everything Else')
  8. 09:03Demonstration: Brass Over Bolt
  9. 10:50Summary of Malfunction Clearing Philosophy
  10. 11:03Upcoming Rifle Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two main categories of rifle malfunctions discussed?

The two main categories are 'bolt forward' malfunctions, where the bolt is fully seated but a click occurs (resolved with tap-rack), and 'everything else' malfunctions, where the bolt is not fully forward (requiring a more involved clearing process).

How do you clear a 'bolt forward' rifle malfunction?

For a 'bolt forward' malfunction, perform a tap-rack procedure: firmly tap the magazine, rack the charging handle to chamber a new round, and re-acquire your grip. This is for issues like a failure to feed or a dead primer.

What is the procedure for an 'everything else' rifle malfunction?

For 'everything else' malfunctions, bring the rifle to your body, engage the bolt catch, pull the charging handle back and forward, remove the magazine, clear the chamber visually, reinsert the magazine, release the bolt, and re-grip.

What is a 'brass over bolt' malfunction and how is it fixed?

A 'brass over bolt' malfunction occurs when a spent casing lodges on top of the bolt. To fix it, remove the magazine, press the bolt face forward while pulling the charging handle slightly back, then forcefully chop the charging handle forward to dislodge the brass.

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