Clearing a Double-Feed in an AR-15 – NSSF

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Double feeds happen. Learn from NSSF's Mark Thomas and Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley how to clear your AR-15 and get it ready for action when it happens to you. (NSSF Video)


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1 COMMENT

  1. Some good info – however instead of performing a push-pull, why not just cant the firearm so you can see the ejection port & see what the problem is, then apply the appropriate steps? That would save some time. Other than that its good.

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