How to shoot rifle one handed when injured | Tactical Rifleman

Published on February 21, 2020
Duration: 12:30

This guide details how to effectively shoot and manipulate a rifle one-handed when an injury incapacitates the support arm. It covers essential techniques such as shooting from cover, clearing malfunctions using the tap-rack method, performing speed reloads from bolt lock, and the importance of ambidextrous controls on modern firearms. The instruction emphasizes realistic training scenarios and the necessity of practicing these skills before a critical incident.

Quick Summary

Learn to shoot and manipulate a rifle one-handed when injured by finding cover, performing tap-rack drills, and executing bolt-lock reloads. Ambidextrous controls greatly aid this skill, but traditional rifles can also be managed with practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to One-Handed Shooting
  2. 00:37Why One-Handed Rifle Skills Matter
  3. 01:19The Challenge of One-Handed Rifle Shooting
  4. 01:46What You Need to Do With a Rifle One-Handed
  5. 02:13One-Handed Tap Rack Drill
  6. 02:31One-Handed Reload (Bolt Lock)
  7. 03:23Rifles with Ambidextrous Controls
  8. 03:34Robinson Arms XCR Review
  9. 04:52One-Handed Manipulation on Traditional ARs
  10. 05:34Shooting the Rifle One-Handed (Support Arm Incapacitated)
  11. 06:52One-Handed Tap Rack Drill (Behind Cover)
  12. 07:35One-Handed Reload (Bolt Lock Behind Cover)
  13. 08:29Switching Shoulders One-Handed
  14. 09:34Immediate Action Drills One-Handed
  15. 10:13Reloading from Bolt Lock One-Handed
  16. 10:47Conclusion: Practice and Training

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary reason to learn how to shoot a rifle one-handed?

Learning to shoot a rifle one-handed is crucial for situations where one arm is incapacitated due to injury. It allows you to maintain the ability to return fire and defend yourself with your primary weapon system, rather than being forced to rely solely on a secondary weapon.

How do you perform a 'tap-rack' malfunction drill with a rifle one-handed?

To perform a one-handed tap-rack drill, ensure you are behind cover. Firmly tap the bottom of the magazine to ensure it's seated, then pull the charging handle to the rear. Observe that the faulty round ejects, release the charging handle, and reacquire your target.

What are the key steps for a one-handed reload when a rifle is at bolt lock?

When your rifle is at bolt lock and you need to reload one-handed, first engage the magazine release and let the empty magazine drop. Then, insert a fresh magazine firmly, ensuring it's seated. Finally, reach up underneath and press the bolt catch/release to send the bolt carrier group forward.

Are ambidextrous controls important for one-handed rifle shooting?

Yes, ambidextrous controls on rifles significantly simplify one-handed manipulation. Features like ambidextrous selector levers and bolt releases allow for easier operation with either hand, making it more feasible to manage the rifle effectively when one arm is injured.

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