How to clear & safe a rifle in under 60 seconds

Published on March 27, 2022
Duration: 1:00

This guide details how to quickly clear and safely secure most rifles in under 60 seconds, as demonstrated by an instructor with high authority. It covers the essential steps of magazine removal, cycling the action via the charging handle, and performing a thorough visual inspection of the chamber to ensure the weapon is unloaded. Proper muzzle discipline is emphasized throughout the process.

Quick Summary

Learn to clear and safe most rifles in under 60 seconds. The process involves firing until the bolt locks back, dropping the magazine, cycling the charging handle to eject any chambered round, and performing a visual inspection. Maintain strict muzzle discipline throughout.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Clearing Goal
  2. 00:11Removing the Magazine
  3. 00:30Operating the Charging Handle
  4. 00:45Clearing the Chamber

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first step to safely clear a rifle?

The simplest method is to fire until the bolt locks back. If a round is still chambered, the first active step is to press the magazine release to drop the magazine, ensuring the rifle is unloaded.

How do you clear a round from the chamber of a rifle?

After dropping the magazine, locate and pull the charging handle to cycle the action. This will eject any live round that may be in the chamber, allowing for a subsequent visual inspection.

What safety checks are crucial when clearing a rifle?

Always perform a visual inspection of the chamber and action to confirm the rifle is clear. Proper muzzle discipline must be maintained throughout the entire clearing process.

What rifle platforms are demonstrated for clearing?

The video demonstrates clearing techniques applicable to various platforms, specifically showing examples on an FN SCAR, an AK-style rifle, and an LMT Defense AR-15 style rifle.

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