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Carbine Malfunctions, Diagnosis and Remediation, Part 4

August 2, 2010 By Chris Fry & filed under All Articles, Long Guns, Self Defense Firearms.

Complex Carbine Malfunctions In Part 3, I analyzed the first two complex carbine malfunctions: deep failure to eject and failure to extract. In this final part of the series, we’ll look at the other three complex malfunctions: double feed, triple feed and failure to unlock. Keep in mind that the remedial action process for these…

Carbine Malfunctions, Diagnosis and Remediation, Part 3

July 19, 2010 By Chris Fry & filed under All Articles, Long Guns, Self Defense Firearms.

Complex Carbine Functions In part 3 of this series of articles/tutorials, I am going to demonstrate the more complex malfunctions on the AR-15 weapon platform. Keep in mind that the skills outlined are applicable across a broad spectrum of weapons. Whenever conducting any firearms-related training, it is important to review and follow the four firearm…

Carbine Malfunctions, Diagnosis and Remediation, Part 2

July 7, 2010 By Chris Fry & filed under All Articles, Long Guns, Self Defense Firearms.

Common Carbine Malfunctions and Refunction Procedures I am going to reference each malfunction via a brief description of the malfunction. Labeling a malfunction as Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, etc in my opinion does nothing to aid the operator in determining what is wrong with the cycle of operation of the firearm. Malfunctions are…

Carbine Malfunctions, Diagnosis & Remediation: Part 1

June 21, 2010 By Chris Fry & filed under All Articles, Long Guns, Self Defense Firearms.

In this multi-part series of articles/tutorials, I am going to demonstrate the various malfunctions on the AR-15 weapon platform. It is important to note that the skills outlined are applicable across a broad spectrum of weapons. It is my hope that the student or instructor reading this will gain a better understanding of how to:…

The Importance of Efficiency in Personal Defense Training

January 13, 2010 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Defensive Training Concepts.

I make a big deal about efficiency. I use the word a lot. I sometimes correct people awkwardly when they say “effective” but mean (or should mean) “efficient.” The ease with which people interchange the two words without actually thinking about their different meanings is indicative of why the difference needs to be stressed. Merely…