Loading the rifle. Replacing the magazine

Duration

113 min

Level

Medium / High

Location

Outdoor

Practical exercises on different types of magazine replacement. Safety during loading/unloading of the rifle. Other technique options of sending the cartridge to the chamber in different weapon systems.

Required Gear

Topics

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Drills

AK. Prompt replacement of the magazine with the dominant hand. The rifle on the hip.

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.

11 min— High — Outdoor
Tactical replacement of the AR magazine. Option # 1

Tactical replacement of the AR magazine. Option # 1

Sequence and technique of replacing the AR magazine. The weapon's position, one of the options for the magazine grip during its tactical replacement. Visual control of the situation and manipulations during the exercise.

11 min— Medium/ High — Outdoor
AR. Prompt magazine replacement with the dominant hand. Rifle on the shoulder.

AR. Prompt magazine replacement with the dominant hand. Rifle on the shoulder.

Exercise for quick magazine replacement with the dominant hand. The magazine is changed by placing the rifle butt on the shoulder of the dominant arm. Manipulations with the magazine and the breechblock release button are performed by the dominant hand. The left hand holds the rifle in a stable position. This exercise is designed to replace the magazine when the new loaded magazines are carried on the dominant hand's side.

13 min— High — Outdoor
Sending the cartridge to the AR chamber. Option # 1

Sending the cartridge to the AR chamber. Option # 1

Option of sending the cartridge to the chamber with a non-dominant hand by forming a grip with the index and middle fingers. The cartridge-sending technique in the working area.

11 min— Medium/ High — Outdoor
AK. Prompt replacement of the magazine with a dominant hand. The rifle is located on the shoulder

AK. Prompt replacement of the magazine with a dominant hand. The rifle is located on the shoulder

The exercise for immediate replacement of the magazine with the dominant hand. The magazine is changed 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.

11 min— High — Outdoor
Quick AR magazine replacement. Dump pouch

Quick AR magazine replacement. Dump pouch

Sequence and technique of replacing the AR magazine. The weapon's position, one of the possible magazine grips during its tactical replacement. Visual inspection of the situation and manipulations during the exercise.

11 min— Medium/ High — Outdoor
Changing the magazine in the supine position. The magazine is located to the right.

Changing the magazine in the supine position. The magazine is located to the right.

The steps and technique of performing magazine replacement in the supine position. Specifics of moving the body and rifle when changing the magazine.

12 min— Medium — Outdoor
AR.Administrative loading/unloading of the rifle.

AR.Administrative loading/unloading of the rifle.

The sequence and technique of loading/unloading the AR-series rifle. The technique and sequence of actions when loading the rifle and preparing for the drill. Safety rules for loading/unloading the AR-series weapon.

14 min— Medium/ High — Outdoor
Sending a cartridge into the chamber. Option #1

Sending a cartridge into the chamber. Option #1

Using one of the options to manipulate the breechblock of the AK weapon system. The load option - on top of the rifle barrel receiver.

10 min— Medium/ High — Outdoor
Sending a cartridge into the chamber. Option #2

Sending a cartridge into the chamber. Option #2

Using one of the options to manipulate the breechblock of the AK weapon system. The option to load the rifle when it's located on the hip or abdomen.

9 min— Medium/ High — Outdoor