AR Malfunctions, Brass over Bolt.


With the AR series rifles this is one of the most dreaded of malfunctions. When either an expended piece of brass or a live round becomes lodged above the bolt. This malfunction is fairly rare but seemingly catastrophic. When a shooter encounters this malfunction it always creates a huddle on the range around the afflicted weapon.

++++ONLY USE INERT BRASS TRAINING ROUNDS FOR THIS DRILL++++

DO NOT USE PLASTIC DUMMY ROUNDS!!!!


Setting Up the Brass Over Bolt Malfunction


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Step 1: Lock the bolt to the rear. Hold the rifle upside down and insert a brass dummy round.

The round should be resting with the "bullet" end resting just inside the chamber. The rest of the round will lay diagonally so the primer end is in the groove of the charging handle.


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Step 2: Press the bolt release.
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You have successfully simulated the malfunction.

Clearing the Bolt Over-ride



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Step 1: Attempt SPORTS
Depending on the situation attempt SPORTS or perform a transition to pistol.

If the charging handle doesn't move, examine the ejection port, the shooter will determine that a bolt over-ride malfunction has occurred.
Step 2: Remove the Magazine
The shooter will need access to the bolt from the magazine well. Remove and stow the magazine.
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Step 3: Retract the Bolt
Holding pressure against the charging handle; strike the butt of the weapon two or three times against the ground.

This will create the space needed to clear the malfunction.
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Step 4: Clear the Round
Insert a finger into the magazine well and apply pressure to the bolt face.

Strike upward sharply against the charging handle.

Note: Take care to not strike the charging handle with too much force, as this may break the charging handle.

The round should be dislodged at this point. Pull the bolt to the rear and the round should fall free.

Safety Note: Don't try to pull your finger from the bolt face without holding the bolt back with the charging handle. The lugs on the bolt face will tear and cut the end of your finger and you'll lose your cool points.

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