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Gun Gripes Episode 84: Dry Firing (video only)
YouTube.com ^ | 1-4-2014 | Iraqveteran8888

Posted on 01/04/2014 6:00:18 PM PST by servo1969

Published on Jan 4, 2014

This [video] discuses the damages that can be caused by dry firing.

(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Education; Hobbies; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: banglist; dry; dryfiring; fire; iraqveteran8888
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Ah, snap caps.
Where would we be without ye?

(Probably at a gunsmith.)
1 posted on 01/04/2014 6:00:18 PM PST by servo1969
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To: servo1969

Don’t EVER dry fire someone else’s firearm.
Don’t EVER touch someone else’s motorcycle without their approval.

Important etiquette everyone should know.


2 posted on 01/04/2014 6:22:16 PM PST by Blue Collar Christian (Vote Democrat. Once you're OK with killing babies the rest is easy. <BCC><)
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To: Blue Collar Christian

3rd is their girl.


3 posted on 01/04/2014 6:29:14 PM PST by Scrambler Bob ( Concerning bo -- that refers to the president. If I capitalize it, I mean the dog.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

What’s that? Don’t ever dry-fire someone else’s girlfriend?


4 posted on 01/04/2014 6:35:31 PM PST by Ken522
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To: lcms rev

ping


5 posted on 01/04/2014 6:41:14 PM PST by Conservaliberty (Everything is racist. Don't agree? That's because you're racist. /s)
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To: Ken522
What’s that? Don’t ever dry-fire someone else’s girlfriend?

Chamber a snap cap first.

6 posted on 01/04/2014 6:43:10 PM PST by TADSLOS (The Event Horizon has come and gone. Buckle up and hang on.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

Yep.


7 posted on 01/04/2014 6:53:34 PM PST by Blue Collar Christian (Vote Democrat. Once you're OK with killing babies the rest is easy. <BCC><)
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To: Blue Collar Christian
I dry fired an M1 rifle endlessly in basic training in the Army.

Didn't cause any harm.

8 posted on 01/04/2014 6:53:44 PM PST by Dan(9698)
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To: Dan(9698)

***I dry fired an M1 rifle endlessly in basic training in the Army.***

Same here with the M-16 and M1 carbine.

I did break the firing pin of a H&R single shot 12 ga shotgun when I dry fired it.

Never dry fire a .22 as the firing pin can damage the rim of the chamber.


9 posted on 01/04/2014 6:59:15 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (Sometimes you need 7+ more ammo. LOTS MORE.)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar
Same here with the M-16

Perform a Function Check on an M16-Series Rifle 071-311-2026 Conditions: Given an M16-series rifle that you must confirm is operable. Standards: Perform a function check and ensure the rifle operates properly with the selector switch in each position. Performance Steps 1. Check an M16A1, M16A2, or M16A4 with the selector lever in the SAFE position (Figure 1). Figure 1. Selector lever in SAFE position. a. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it. b. Place the selector lever in the SAFE position. c. Pull the trigger (the hammer should not fall). 2. Check an M16A1, M16A2, or M16A4 with the selector lever in the SEMI position (Figure 2). Figure 2. Selector lever in SEMI position. a. Place the selector lever in the SEMI position. b. Pull the trigger, holding it to the rear (the hammer should fall). c. Continue to hold the trigger to the rear while pulling the charging handle to the rear and releasing the charging handle. d. Release the trigger with a slow, smooth motion until the trigger is fully forward (the hammer should not fall). e. Pull the trigger (the hammer should fall). 3. Check an M16A1 with the selector lever in the AUTO position (Figure 3). Figure 3. Selector lever in AUTO position. a. Place the selector lever in the AUTO position. b. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it. c. Pull the trigger, holding it to the rear (the hammer should fall). d. Continue to hold the trigger to the rear while pulling the charging handle to the rear and releasing the charging handle. e. Release the trigger. f. Pull the trigger (the hammer should not fall). 4. Check an M16A2 or M16A4 with the selector lever in the BURST position (Figure 4). Figure 4. Selector lever in BURST position. a. Place the selector lever in the BURST position. b. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it. c. Pull the trigger, holding it to the rear (the hammer should fall). d. Continue to hold the trigger to the rear while pulling the charging handle to the rear and releasing the charging handle. e. Repeat step 4d twice. f. Release the trigger. g. Pull the trigger (the hammer should fall). 5. Stop the function check any time the rifle does not function properly. 6. Turn in the malfunctioning rifle to the unit armorer. Evaluation Preparation: SETUP: Have Soldiers use their assigned rifles and magazines. BRIEF SOLDIER: Tell the Soldier to perform a function check informing the evaluator if the rifle malfunctions. Performance Measures GO NO-GO 1. Checked an M16-series rifle with the selector lever in the SAFE position; verified the hammer did not fall. —— —— 2. Checked an M16-series rifle with the selector lever in the SEMI position; verified the hammer fell. —— —— NOTE: Perform either step 3 or 4, as appropriate. 3. Checked an M16A1 rifle with the selector lever in the AUTO position; verified the hammer did not fall. —— —— 4. Checked an M16A2 or M16A4 rifle with the selector lever in the BURST position; verified the hammer fell. —— —— 5. Stopped the function check at any time the rifle did not function properly and notified the evaluator. —— —— Evaluation Guidance: Score the Soldier GO if all performance measures are passed. Score the soldier NO-GO if any performance measure is failed. If the Soldier scores NO-GO, show the Soldier what was done wrong and how to do it correctly. References Required Related TM 9-1005-249-10

10 posted on 01/04/2014 7:07:09 PM PST by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: Dan(9698)

As them boys said in the video, it’s OK to dry fire some firearms, and others only with snap caps, and still others NEVER. Someone else’s (including those belonging to me) falls in the latter category.

You can dry fire your own as many times as it takes to keep in practice, and on many firearms it will not cause any harm. I use snap caps with spring loaded “primers”.


11 posted on 01/04/2014 7:12:01 PM PST by Blue Collar Christian (Vote Democrat. Once you're OK with killing babies the rest is easy. <BCC><)
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To: Blue Collar Christian

at the urinal, do not ever ask a man if he needs a shake.


12 posted on 01/04/2014 7:16:37 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

Never mow another man’s lawn!


13 posted on 01/04/2014 7:20:29 PM PST by Edward Teach
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To: Blue Collar Christian

true words


14 posted on 01/04/2014 7:40:10 PM PST by Nifster
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To: Secret Agent Man

Definitely belongs on the list!


15 posted on 01/04/2014 7:53:51 PM PST by Blue Collar Christian (Vote Democrat. Once you're OK with killing babies the rest is easy. <BCC><)
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To: Blue Collar Christian

Reminds me of that joke where little Johnny describes to his class in graphic detail, the story of the WW2 warhero of his family... the punchline being, “And the moral of the story is ‘DON’T SCREW WITH UNCLE FRED WHEN HE’S BEEN DRINKING!’”


16 posted on 01/04/2014 9:34:59 PM PST by Rodamala
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

#4-6 plastic wall anchor inserts make nice cheap snap caps for a .22.


17 posted on 01/04/2014 9:37:19 PM PST by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

Motorcycle and girlfriend?

Similarities from “Whose Line is it Anyway?”

http://videosift.com/video/Whose-line-Scenes-from-a-hat


18 posted on 01/04/2014 9:45:28 PM PST by 21twelve (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts 2013 is 1933 REBORN)
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To: servo1969

What I appreciated the most is that even though they clearly had all those firearms set up beforehand, EVERY TIME either of them touched one, they CLEARED IT THEMSELVES. Even if the other guy just had!

Firearm safety rule #1: EVERY GUN IS TO BE TREATED AS LOADED WHEN YOU PICK IT UP UNTIL YOU CLEAR IT YOURSELF AT THAT TIME!!!

Plus, they STILL were careful about where they pointed the firearms AFTER they cleared them.

Well done!!!


19 posted on 01/04/2014 10:26:52 PM PST by piytar (The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
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To: MHGinTN

Thanks! I’ll remember that as I can’t get .22 shells anywhere!


20 posted on 01/05/2014 7:41:02 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (Sometimes you need 7+ more ammo. LOTS MORE.)
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