hey korn
i'm doing pretty well actually. Same old thing, different day.
Had a lot of fun at the range last week, put around 200 rounds through Katyusha. I understand your concern, but if one follows the basic rules of gun safety, accidents will never happen.
1. Always assume a gun is loaded, and check the action/chamber/bore to ensure the weapon in unloaded, each and every time you touch it.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you don't intend to entirely destroy.
3. Never load a weapon unless you intend to fire it immediately.
4. Never put your finger inside the trigger guard unless you are ready to fire.
5. Know what is beyond your target, and ensure there is an adequate backstop before firing.
With this particular weapon, always ensure the cam pin is inserted correctly and the bolt-carrier group is correctly assembled. Remove excess oil from the barrel, bore, and chamber (the weapon could explode if this isn't done). Should the weapon misfire, perform the immediate action S.P.O.R.T.S drill: slap the magazine to ensure it is seated properly, pull the charging handle to the rear to eject brass/cartridge, observe chamber and bore to ensure there are no obstructions, release the charging handle to chamber a new round, tap the foward assist to close bolt into battery, and shoot. If weapon fails to fire or a misfeed jams the action, remove the magazine, lock the bolt to the rear if possible, and set pointing downrange for 15 minutes to prevent a round from cooking off if the weapon is jammed. Either discern what is wrong or get a gunsmith.
No reason to worry, big brother.
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true.
i'm doing pretty well actually. Same old thing, different day.
Had a lot of fun at the range last week, put around 200 rounds through Katyusha. I understand your concern, but if one follows the basic rules of gun safety, accidents will never happen.
1. Always assume a gun is loaded, and check the action/chamber/bore to ensure the weapon in unloaded, each and every time you touch it.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you don't intend to entirely destroy.
3. Never load a weapon unless you intend to fire it immediately.
4. Never put your finger inside the trigger guard unless you are ready to fire.
5. Know what is beyond your target, and ensure there is an adequate backstop before firing.
With this particular weapon, always ensure the cam pin is inserted correctly and the bolt-carrier group is correctly assembled. Remove excess oil from the barrel, bore, and chamber (the weapon could explode if this isn't done). Should the weapon misfire, perform the immediate action S.P.O.R.T.S drill: slap the magazine to ensure it is seated properly, pull the charging handle to the rear to eject brass/cartridge, observe chamber and bore to ensure there are no obstructions, release the charging handle to chamber a new round, tap the foward assist to close bolt into battery, and shoot. If weapon fails to fire or a misfeed jams the action, remove the magazine, lock the bolt to the rear if possible, and set pointing downrange for 15 minutes to prevent a round from cooking off if the weapon is jammed. Either discern what is wrong or get a gunsmith.
No reason to worry, big brother.
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true.
