NEVER Freeze Up When Your Gun Jams Again | Navy SEAL Demonstrates

Published on July 24, 2025
Duration: 13:21

This video demonstrates essential firearm malfunction clearing drills, emphasizing the importance of muscle memory and tactile proficiency. A former Navy SEAL instructor highlights the difference between immediate fixes like 'Tap Rack Bang' for simple failures and remedial actions for more complex jams, such as double feeds. The training utilizes dummy rounds and spent brass to simulate various malfunctions, stressing practice in low-light conditions for real-world self-defense readiness.

Quick Summary

To avoid freezing during a gun jam, practice malfunction clearing drills with dummy rounds and spent brass. For simple 'clicks,' use the 'Tap Rack Bang' method. For more severe jams, perform a remedial action by locking the bolt back, removing the magazine, clearing the obstruction, and re-chambering a round. Practice these drills in low-light conditions to build tactile proficiency.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Importance of Clearing Jams
  2. 00:15SEAL Team Training Methods
  3. 01:07Beyond Basic Range Training
  4. 01:33Using Dummy Rounds for Drills
  5. 01:59Immediate Fixes: Tap Rack Bang
  6. 04:50The 'Click' Malfunction
  7. 05:02Explaining Tap Rack Bang
  8. 05:46Remedial Fixes for Severe Jams
  9. 06:06Drill: Intermixing Dummies and Live Rounds
  10. 07:04Demonstrating Tap Rack
  11. 08:36Drill: Using Spent Brass for Jams
  12. 09:41Malfunction: Dead Trigger Example
  13. 10:54Malfunction: Double Feed Example
  14. 11:28Malfunction: Another Dead Trigger
  15. 12:13Comprehensive Training Takeaways
  16. 12:32Practice in the Dark
  17. 12:55Mastering Your Tool

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I practice clearing gun jams without live ammunition?

You can safely practice clearing gun jams using dummy rounds, which are inert training cartridges that allow the firearm's action to cycle. For more advanced practice, spent brass casings can simulate more severe malfunctions like double feeds or stovepipes.

What is the 'Tap Rack Bang' drill for gun malfunctions?

The 'Tap Rack Bang' is an immediate action drill for clearing a 'click' malfunction (failure to fire). It involves tapping the magazine to ensure it's seated, racking the charging handle to eject the faulty round, and then re-engaging the trigger.

When should I use a remedial action drill instead of 'Tap Rack Bang'?

A remedial action drill is necessary when 'Tap Rack Bang' doesn't resolve the issue, or if the trigger feels 'dead' or 'floppy,' indicating a more severe jam like a double feed or stovepipe. This involves locking the bolt back, removing the magazine, clearing the obstruction, and re-chambering a round.

Why is practicing gun malfunction clearing in the dark important?

Practicing in the dark or with eyes closed builds crucial tactile proficiency. This allows you to clear jams by feel, which is essential for situations where visibility is limited, such as at night or when using night vision optics.

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