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Originally Posted by BGBrix3
Hola.
Just a couple of points from the gallery. Not trying to put a damper on, but for those who are not as safety conscious or familiar with firearms as others in here....
1) For those of you posting pics of your POWs (Personally Owned Weapons), consider blurring out the serial numbers for your own privacy.
And
2) McKenzie (11 y/o field stripping the AR15/M4gery) did not execute proper clearing procedures prior to disassembly, nor did she execute proper functions check after re-assembly.
Proper M4/M16/AR15 clearing procedure:
1. Attempt to place weapon on safe
2. Remove source of feed
3. Lock bolt to rear, observing for round/brass ejection
4. 3 point check, bolt face, chamber, magazine well (day/visual, LIMVIS/tactile)
5. Allow bolt to return to battery
6. Point weapon in a safe direction
7. Place weapon on fire
8. Pull trigger
9. Charge weapon
10. Place weapon on safe
You may omit the last two steps prior to disassembly, if you choose
Functions check (semi-auto):
(If you did not just re-assemble the weapon, continue, otherwise go to step 2)
1. Clear weapon per above, all steps
2. Attempt to pull trigger, hammer should not drop
3. Place weapon on fire
4. Attempt to pull trigger, hammer should drop
5. Charge weapon
6. Place weapon on safe
I have personally witnessed one guy self administer a through and through to his hand with a G19 because of failure to properly clear his weapon. And I saw the result of another guy's failure to maintain SA in strong/weak hand M4 drills (9.5" bbl) and shoot the tip of his finger off.
My CV is 20 years active duty, USA, last 17 USSF. And I've never had a weapons safety violation or an ND. I have carried M9s, M1911s, M16A3s, and M4A1s.
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Excellent post, thank you for that.
What are your thoughts on BZO? I always like to hear opinions on this, because I hear so many different methods from different people.
In my limited experience, I was taught to BZO at 50yds. Others say 25 yds, 100 yds, 200 yds, etc....
What do you say?