Loading a rifle. Magazine change
Duration
77 min
Level
Low / Medium / High
Location
Indoor
Training and practicing the sequence of the steps when loading a rifle. Compliance with safety rules when loading/changing the magazine and checking key components before firing. Usage of main types of magazine change and sending the cartridge into the chamber.
Required Gear
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Drills

Loading/unloading the magazine
The sequence and technique of loading/discharging the magazine. The equipment position, the magazine grip technique, and the fingers and hands work technique.

AK cartridge sending. Option #4
It's one of the newest and most technically complex options to send the cartridge into the chamber. It is anatomically more comfortable for sending the cartridge during the changing and fastening of the magazine (with sufficient training background).

Tactical change of the AK magazine
The sequence and technique of changing the AK magazine. The weapon's position, the magazine's grip during extraction from the pouch, and the grip technique when removing the magazine from the weapon.

AK cartridge sending. Option #2
It is one of the options for sending the cartridge to the chamber, which allows you to keep your working hand on the carbine handle. Also, this option provides an opportunity to maintain visual access to the breechblock and the chamber.

AK cartridge sending. Option #1
The option of sending the cartridge into the chamber from the "Patrol carry" position. The rapid reaction technique to contact, weapon readiness and position change.

AK cartridge sending. Option #3
The classic technique of sending the cartridge into the chamber with the manipulation of the working hand, the butt plate stop and the weapon laying remain in place. Also, this option is perfect for working out the "Cartridge malfunction".

Quick AK magazine change
Drill exercises for the quick change of the AK magazine. They train the actions sequence, trajectory and speed of manipulations at various stages of the exercise.

Operational change of the AR magazine. Dump pouch
An exercise on the rapid change of the AR magazine. The sequence of actions and the technique of manipulating the rifle controls during the operational change of the magazine. Tactical nuances.

AK administrative loading/unloading
The loading/unloading sequence and technique of the AK rifle. The technique and sequence of actions when charging AK and preparation for work. Safety rules for loading/unloading the AK rifle.

Tactical replacement of the AR magazine. Option # 1
Exercise on tactical replacement of the AR magazine. The sequence of actions, the technique of capturing the magazine while replacing it. Visual inspection of manipulations and tactical situations.

Sending the cartridge to the AR chamber. Option # 1
The option is to send the cartridge to the chamber with the non-dominant hand, forming a grip with the index and middle fingers. The technique of sending the ammo when in the working area.

AK. Prompt replacement of the magazine with the dominant hand. The rifle on the hip.
The exercise for immediate replacement of the magazine with the dominant hand. The magazine is replaced by placing the rifle butt on the hip. Manipulations with the magazine and breechblock are performed by the dominant hand. The left hand holds the rifle in a stable position. This exercise will help practice the magazine change when the ammunition magazines are on the dominant hand's side.

AK. Prompt replacement of the magazine with a dominant hand. The rifle is located on the shoulder
Exercise to quickly replace the magazine with the dominant hand. The magazine is replaced by placing the rifle butt on the shoulder of the dominant hand. Manipulations with the magazine and breechblock are performed by the dominant hand. The left hand holds the rifle in a stable position. This exercise will help you practice replacing the loaded magazine located on the dominant-hand side.