{"id":2551,"date":"2023-11-21T11:05:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2551"},"modified":"2023-11-21T11:05:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:05:20","slug":"the-basics-7-things-every-ar-15-owner-needs-to-know-how-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2551","title":{"rendered":"The Basics: 7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know How to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ar-post-feat-597x398.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"ar post feat\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>While driving to an open shooting position on a recent range trip, I saw AR-15 type firearms in every bay as I looked around. Some bays had as many as 10 different varieties of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-controllers-like-dianne-feinstein-and-the-clinton-assault-weapons-ban-made-the-ar-15-americas-rifle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AR-15 platform rifle<\/a>. I saw another local gunsmith test firing the fruits of his labors.<\/p>\n<p>I watched a group of 20-somethings challenge each other on a timed course of fire. I observed a dad helping his daughter to hold the gun up while she shot ground-mounted clay pigeons. I even saw a married man in what appeared to be his 60\u2019s trying to tell his wife how to pull the charging handle back.<\/p>\n<p>The common theme in what I saw was this \u2014 all of these people had different reasons for purchasing their version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/america-s-rifle-why-so-many-people-love-ar-15-n831171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">America\u2019s most popular rifle<\/a>. And none of them appeared to have had any standardized training in their use, care, accessories, or capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>While looking for some common ground, I made a list of seven skills that every AR owner should know.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Proper Low Ready Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420600 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"247\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120-597x247.jpg 597w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420600 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0120-597x247.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The \u201clow ready,\u201d challenge, or guard position has been a mainstay of law enforcement for years. We use it because we don\u2019t have rules of engagement. We have the 4<sup>th<\/sup> Amendment and Supreme Court Decisions to follow.<\/p>\n<p>The low ready position is a presentation of the weapon when there\u2019s\u00a0a potential threat that must be identified prior to be being engaged. It needs to\u00a0be aggressive, safe, and comfortable. When properly utilized, there\u2019s almost no risk of a negligent round injuring the potential adversary at the business end of the gun, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0extremely fast to engage from here if need be.<\/p>\n<p>Start with in my normal shooting position. The toe or bottom of the buttstock is high on the shoulder\/clavicle notch. The muzzle of the firearm is pointed towards the ground at an approximate 45 degree angle, splitting the distance between me and my target.<\/p>\n<p>Doing so allows me to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/the-four-rules-of-gun-safety-for-beginners-and-everyone-else\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fundamental firearms safety rules<\/a>, while also being able to address a threat very quickly. The safety is on and the trigger finger is indexed.<\/p>\n<p>Does having to flip the safety on sound too slow? I\u2019ve been teaching this for many years and have yet to find a student or operator who was measurably faster when starting with their safety off during a drill from the low ready. Any extra milliseconds needed to flip that lever are worth the dramatic increase in safety.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Combat Reload<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420601 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141-367x513.jpg 367w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420601 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0141-367x513.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The combat or emergency reload is probably the most poorly practiced skill by novice AR shooters. It\u2019s also one of the most important gunfighting skills you can have.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve fired your 20 or 30 rounds to save your ass and you still need more, it\u2019s already a bad day. There are no pause buttons. You probably can\u2019t call for a UAV or airstrike. If you mess this up, you will not <a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=respawn\">respawn<\/a>. You need to know how to do this cleanly and smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from a bolt lock position, I release the firearm with my support hand as I bring the gun up into my workspace where I can see it. The muzzle of the gun assumes an almost vertical orientation (above). I form a \u201cL\u201d with the pistol grip, while depressing the mag catch with my trigger finger.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, the inertia or snap of the gun will aid in the magazine being ejected from the gun. At the same time, my support hand moves for my reload magazine.<\/p>\n<p>The buttstock of the gun is between my forearm and chest, as I\u2019m too lazy to hold its full weight. A new magazine is inserted with a slap, followed by an immediate pull.<\/p>\n<p>As I bring the gun back on target, my support hand moves up the receiver. Once over the top, the bolt catch is depressed, then the support hand follows the lines of the rifle back to its shooting position.<\/p>\n<p>Why go through all of these steps and hold the gun like that? Simple: it works. Also, I\u2019m lazy and it doesn\u2019t take my eyes of what\u2019s in front of me.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to reload a rifle (or pistol for that matter) at full extension (or down around your waist) is like trying to tie a fly on to your line with your arms fully extended. Bringing it up and in affords you all of your dexterity and allows you to take that quick peak if there\u2019s a problem without losing your perspective.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Basic Field Strip<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_420592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-420592\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-420592 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-597x398.jpg 597w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-420592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3272-597x398.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-420592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basic AR-15 disassembly (Courtesy Nick Franssen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is one of the least sexy or glamorous tasks that every AR-15 owner needs to learn and use every time they shoot. But it\u2019s not just for cleaning. It also develops an understanding of how the rifle works and is an opportunity to inspect critical areas for wear and security.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to learn how to do a field strip blindfolded, but the continued weapons handling will increase your proficiency and confidence in the weapon. Not to mention that there\u2019s a certain level of clean that\u2019s required to keep the gun running.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ensure your firearm is unloaded and all live ammo is secured somewhere else. This is best done with the help of a second person who can verify that the firearm is safe and unloaded.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the bolt is forward.<\/li>\n<li>Press the rear takedown pin out until it\u2019s stopped by the detent.<\/li>\n<li>Tilt the rear portion of the upper receiver upward, separating it from the lower receiver.<\/li>\n<li>Pull back approximately three inches on the charging handle (but leave it in the upper receiver).<\/li>\n<li>Pull the bolt carrier group (BCG) straight out the back of the upper receiver.<\/li>\n<li>Pull back and down on the charging handle until it\u2019s free of the upper.<\/li>\n<li>Push the firing pin retaining pin out of the bolt carrier.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the back of the carrier on a firm, yet safe surface. The firing pin should drop free.<\/li>\n<li>Push the bolt into the carrier approximately \u00bd way and turn the cam pin 180 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Lift the cam pin out.<\/li>\n<li>Pull the bolt straight out of the front of the carrier.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the extractor on the bolt. Placing pressure on the back of the extractor, use a punch to push out the retaining pin.\u00a0<em>Do not use the firing pin to do this!<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wipe down, inspect, and lube parts as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Reassembly follows these steps in reverse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>People tend to get nervous about taking an AR down. Don\u2019t. It\u2019s easy and has to be done, and frequently.<\/p>\n<p>AR\u2019s don\u2019t have to be cleaned within an inch of their lives, but keeping them clean and in good working order is an investment in your future. Also, I don\u2019t care who says what\u2026no AR should be run dry.<\/p>\n<p>For initial break-in, I run them <em>wet<\/em>, say 200-500 rounds. After that, well-lubed is the standard. It\u2019s hard to get an AR to run better than it does with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2D8JBmV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a fresh coat of CLP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you get stuck on any part of this, go to YouTube or exercise your best Google-fu. There are dozens of great videos out there that will help.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Testing and Replacing Gas Rings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420596 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-597x398.jpg 597w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3269-597x398.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The Stoner-designed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/guide-to-m16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gas impingement system<\/a> isn\u2019t the death sentence many would want you to believe. Piston systems are awesome. However, they aren\u2019t the end of an era for gas impingement.<\/p>\n<p>If there are any questions as to the reliability or viability of the AR, just look at pictures from <a href=\"https:\/\/special-ops.org\/m4-carbine-gun-u-s-army-cant-without\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Special Forces<\/a> from all over the world. The gas impingement M4 is the common theme you\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWear parts\u201d aren\u2019t weaknesses. They just need to be properly maintained. I have purchased more than one 80\u2019s era AR that has never seen a new set of gas rings. That\u2019s unacceptable and is the single biggest contributor to mechanical problems.<\/p>\n<p>After completing a basic field strip (see above), you\u2019ll need your bolt carrier group (BCG) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=855e0b56-67a2-40d0-aa2b-a0764ca94489&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fpage%3D1%26search%3Dar-15%2Bgas%2Brings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">three new gas rings<\/a>. Always replace all three at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>To test the gas rings, grasp the rear portion of the carrier and the bolt itself. Pull the two apart. This should cause the bolt to move forward, approximately \u00be-inch. With the bolt extended, it\u2019s simulating a round chambered in battery.<\/p>\n<p>Now, over a table or bench, place the bolt carrier group bolt face down (above photo), standing it straight up. If the carrier can\u2019t be held up by the tension of the gas rings, they need to be replaced.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420593 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"326\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3270-300x163.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3270.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3270.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3270-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>To do that, disassemble the BCG. Once the bolt is removed, you don\u2019t need to go any further. Use a dental pick, small pin punch, or even a paperclip to push up on the rings far enough that you can get an edge over the bolt tail.<\/p>\n<p>Continue to strip the old gas ring around the tail. It\u2019s not recommended that you use a sharp object such as a pocket knife. Once free, complete the same process two more times.<\/p>\n<p>To install the new rings, just reverse the process adding a drop of oil.<\/p>\n<p>There are other gas issues such as the carrier key and gas tube that can present themselves, but those are truly better left to armorers and gunsmiths.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Type Three Malfunction Fix<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_420604\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-420604\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-420604 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0162.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0162-300x215.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0162.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-420604 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0162.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0162.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0162-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-420604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Double feed malfunction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Oh God\u2026the mother of all malfs. This can be anything from a slight double feed to cartridges in backwards, bullets inside of brass, cut cartridges, and gunpowder everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>The bad news: improperly identifying the problem and trying to clear it wrong will only make it worse. Some will scratch their heads. Some will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7vVKybCUhds\">go to YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"7vVKybCUhds\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Clear a Double Feed (Type 3) Malfunction in your AR\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7vVKybCUhds?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Some will get out a hammer. Just talk yourself through it, clear it right, and you\u2019ll be done in less time than it takes the average shooter to reload. Here\u2019s how . . .<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Look:<\/em><\/strong> First, identify the problem.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420605 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163-367x513.jpg 367w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0163-367x513.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Lock:<\/em><\/strong> Pull back on the charging handle and activate the bolt catch. This takes the pressure off the magazine and makes some room.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Strip:<\/em><\/strong> Push the magazine release button and drop it. Rip the magazine out if you have to., but get rid of it. Throw it across the range for dramatic effect if you want. This is the rare time when I leave bullets nearby. Chances are, in a semi-automatic firearm, the malfunction is being caused by the magazine anyway.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420597 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169-367x513.jpg 367w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0169-367x513.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sweep:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0If you have to, insert some fingers through the bottom of the mag well and make sure it\u2019s clear.<\/p>\n<p>When two rounds are stuck in the chamber, one is stuck in the feed ramp, or somehow a round gets jammed behind the gas tube or charging handle (yes, I\u2019ve seen it), this is the only way to get them out. Miss this step and you just pound them in more during the next step, which is . . .<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420598 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172-367x513.jpg 367w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0172-367x513.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Rack, rack, rack.<\/p>\n<p>This is simple, but should be done with vigor. Push\/pull, push\/pull, push\/pull\u2026hard and fast. Don\u2019t let go of the charging handle while doing this. You will lose your power and take more time recovering your hand placement on the handle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420599 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178-367x513.jpg 367w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0178-367x513.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Feed it:<\/em><\/strong> The gun is now un-jammed, clear, and unloaded. The mag you dropped was likely the problem. Load your gun with a fresh magazine and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420603 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151-367x513.jpg 367w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0151-367x513.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Charge it:<\/em><\/strong> Get that first round in the chamber and re-evaluate the situation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420591\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1.png 753w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1-429x600.png 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1-366x513.png 366w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420591\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1.png\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1.png 753w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1-429x600.png 429w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Untitled-1-366x513.png 366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mechanical Zero<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420595 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-597x398.jpg 597w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3268-597x398.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Of all of the student and customer AR\u2019s I\u2019ve had on the range, the number of carbines that have their iron sights <em>actually<\/em> zeroed can be counted on one hand.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve seen customers buy a top-shelf rifle and install a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3G5LHVh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magpul MBUS<\/a>\u2018s on it. They then top it off with something from Trijicon, Aimpoint, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3Deotech%2Bholographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EOTech<\/a>. The electronics are usually close to where they should me, but the irons have almost never been shot for point of impact.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/understanding-ar-15-iron-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50-yard zero<\/a> for fighting carbines. There are more precise zeros, and some that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fultradyne-c4-folding-front-and-rear-sight-combo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better for long range<\/a>, but these are short range rifles with medium range capability.<\/p>\n<p>With a 50-yard zero, you\u2019re never more than mechanical offset above or below your point of aim from zero to 225-ish yards. Here\u2019s now to do it . . .<\/p>\n<p>Using a carbine with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3Da2%2Bsight%2Bbase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A2 front sight<\/a> base or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Ffab-defense-rbs-folding-rear-backup-sight-black-fx-rbs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backup sights<\/a> with similar, raise or lower the front sight post until you\u2019re flush with the housing. On the rear, almost all have witness marks. Center the sight up.<\/p>\n<p>Everything here should be done with three-round shot groups. It\u2019s best to have someone else mark your target and advise you of any shot corrections as this will keep you honest.<\/p>\n<p>Continue to adjust until you\u2019re zeroed. Once you think you\u2019re where you need to be, shoot three more rounds to confirm.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the best part of zeroing the iron sights first? If you\u2019re using a non-magnified red dot optic like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Faimpoint-micro-s-1-red-dot-reflex-sight-6-moa-shotgun-rib-sight-200369.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aimpoint<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fleupold-leupold-carbine-optic-1x32mm-reflex-red-dot-sight-119691.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leupold LCO<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Fbrands%2Ftrijicon%2Fred-dot-and-reflex-sights%2Frmr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trijicon RMR<\/a>, adjust the electronic dot to the iron sights and you\u2019re already almost there. It will be so close, most people won\u2019t have to move it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Figuring out your mechanical offset<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420594 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-597x398.jpg 597w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-420594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271.jpg\" alt=\"7 Things Every AR-15 Owner Needs to Know\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-217x145.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/IMG_3271-597x398.jpg 597w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>In its simplest form, mechanical offset is the distance between the aiming point of a proper sight picture and the centerline of the bore. Due to the nature of the sights on an AR-15 rifle, this distance is approximately 2.5 inches.There are more precise measurements out there, but they have no real world purpose or application for minute of bad guy use at defensive distances.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the practical application of such information? During one of our qualifications, we\u2019re required to put one round in the ocular area of a target five times at five yards. The ocular area is the human \u201clight switch.\u201d Hit someone there with a high velocity rifle round and it\u2019s like turning off the computer. Everything stops quick, fast, and in a hurry. This is commonly practiced as a hostage rescue shot.<\/p>\n<p>Using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Faimpoint-patrol-rifle-optic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aimpoint PRO<\/a>, I find if I place the top of the 2 MOA dot on the top of the head, my rounds are centered in the ocular box. As I move back, the difference between the point of aim and point of impact becomes less and less. From a field use standpoint, the difference disappears at about 30 yards. It\u2019s not complicated, but it\u2019s good to know that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">-\/-\/-\/-\/-<\/p>\n<p>Are these seven points everything you need to know to go forth and conquer (or protect your home and your family)? No, but they\u2019re right on the edge of beginner\/intermediate proficiency.<\/p>\n<p>We didn\u2019t get into shooting fundamentals, marksmanship, accessories, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/tips-for-cleaning-an-ar-15-rifle-guns-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bore cleaning<\/a>. This assumes you\u2019ve read the owner\u2019s manual and have made your rifle go bang before.<\/p>\n<p>Now go out and practice and learn some more. I\u2019ll catch up with you on the line doing what all professionals do; getting in some range time while practicing the basics\u2026over and over and over again.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Nick Franssen is the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hctcfirearms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HCTC Firearms, LLC<\/a>, where he specializes in custom gunsmithing, training, and consulting. Nick is also a 10-year law enforcement officer in the Pacific northwest, where he is currently assigned to patrol. Nick has several years in the firearm industry, as a professional civilian and law enforcement instructor, gunsmith, and competitor. Nick was one of the original Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons Permit instructors, and maintains\/repairs the firearms of several police agencies throughout the region. For more information on training or custom gun work, see HCTC Firearms on facebook or email nick at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"b1d6c4dfc2dcd8c5d9f1d9d2c5d2d7d8c3d4d0c3dcc29fd2dedc\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/seven-things-every-ar-15-owner-needs-know\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While driving to an open shooting position on a recent range trip, I saw AR-15 type firearms in every bay as I looked around. Some bays had as many as 10 different varieties of the AR-15 platform rifle. I saw another local gunsmith test firing the fruits of his labors. 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