This installment of our Shooting 101 series is devoted to the basic operation of the AR-15 rifle for the complete novice. We cover procedures for safely loading, unloading, and firing the AR-15, as well as all the basic controls on the rifle.
The rifle used in the video is a BCM with 16-inch lightweight barrel and Midwest Industries M-Lok handguard. The stock, magazine, pistol grip, and rear sight are from Magpul (No affiliation. We just like their stuff.)
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Treat never keep keep.. is what the Military taught me
Also, is a red dot still recommended for home defense? I get the sense those are for 100-200+ yards.
Does the charging handle fly back each time you pull the trigger? Where do you put your face when shooting? I don't want my face hit by the charging handle if that thing flies backwards.
I HAVE USED THE FORWARD ASSIST a few times when I’m hunting coyotes and i don’t want the bolt to be loud when i load it, so i make the bolt close slowly so that it wouldn’t slam shut and therefore be loud. I slow the bolt down then use the forward assist. That’s just wat i do.
Great video. Easy to listen to and at the right pace to help someone new to this type of firearm learn about it. Thanks man 👍🏻
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Thank you bro i have an great interest in handling guns and shooting it will be helpful for me if I had an situation to use a gun nice video bro loved it
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Actually. The rear site has two positions: area site and peep site.
Area site is for shooting at a group of people. Peep site is for precision shooting…one person.
In case weapon doesn't fire. Tap, Rack, Bang. In other words Tap: hit the bottom of the magazine upwards, Rack: pull the charging handle, Bang: squeeze the trigger. Also smack that forward assist for good measure. You're good to go.
1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded
2. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
3. Keep your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire. (Situational)
4. Keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
5. Be sure of your target and what is beyond. (Omitted from USMC rules)
These are a compilation of all safety rules of Hunters Safety and Military.
Good video.Thanks!
Great refresher "how to" video scince my time spent in the military. When considering gun safety, repetition and continued education is always best. Thanks!
Hurray for safety!
I hold AR-15 once, shoot it few couple of times and now I'm building one 🙂
Um excuse me but those military weapons can fire fully semi-automatic 23 gauge magazine-clips at 500 rounds per second. I think I’ll be just fine with the “pissing on myself defense” against rapists.
GREAT video especially for us new AR shooters. Your presentation style is clear and concise. Thanks
One small operational thing to add is that you may need to cycle the action in order to put the rifle into “safe”.
I’ve seen people struggle with that.
What type of rifle(ar) is that?
Great video but you left out one, or rather, two very important features that didn't appear until you did the live firing… safety glasses and hearing protection. In all the excitement of going shooting, it's easy to forget either one of those until the gun goes BANG! and you're left with a ringing in your ears. Other than that, great job.
Super clear and instructive – well done!
This is by far the best beginner AR-15 video I have found. Your presentation is very clear and explains everything I needed to know. And I am a new subscriber because I really appreciate how you make me feel comfortable learning step by step. Thank you!
Well done. Clear, simple and relevant. Wish I had seen this when I purchased my first gun. Great video.
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nice video, very informative.
Is this for any type of ar 15 ?
Dude you forgot to talk about how to FIX BAYONETS!
Great video !!!!
I just started shooting the ar about two years ago and I absolutely love it and can't imagine being without it. Thanks for the vid.
There is NO EXCUSE for that dirty star chamber!!!… GOOD GOD, MAN…. ARE YOU MAD!!A
I had a round like that stuck in there just exactly how he shown on video last night
But did not eject when i pull the bolt back an locked it open
Great video, very informative !
Best Explanation! thanks alot
I’ve shot ar’s for years and know them pretty well, but it’s fun watching this video and this guy explain things. I can see how this would be a great guide for someone new to platform, this guy explains things in a very calm, friendly, and inviting way.
I understand firearms pretty well and have a deep respect and interest in them, however living in California i have never been around them much, I've taken a few handgun classes and have been to the range a hand full of times. This upcoming weekend I am going on vacation with friends and we are bringing an AR. I have not shot anything bigger than a 1911A1 and this video was a very informative refresher on how to handle a firearm. Though the video covered the very basics it was not condescending and covered a topic that not many other gun channels I follow do because they are common sense to regular gun people. Thank You
Isn’t that John Mulaney?