The weapon has failed to fire from either a malfunction or empty magazine. Tell your battle buddy that your weapon is down and you are switching.
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The weapon has been lowered. Notice the use of a single point sling so you can use your
hands while still retaining the weapon.
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The secondary weapon is up and ready
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Some people hold the empty or malfunctioning weapon
in their weak hand when they transition.
If the weapon does not work
your best bet
is to concentrate 100% on the working gun.
The enemy is not impressed with a broken gun
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You can use your trouser leg for a dump pouch but you will go back to the way you train which could be affected if using wet or cold weather clothing or overwhites with no trouser pockets
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Another option is stuffing the mags down your BDU shirt. A problem here again is when wearing wet or cold weather clothing, overwhites or if used with armor and vests.
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When you change mags you will have to determine if you want to retain the mag or drop it clear. Most patriots do not have an endless supply of mags and you cannot count on battlefield resupply. If possible retain them but
a magazine is not worth dying over.Drop it if you can't or if you start fumble it! When you change mags be sure to tell your battle buddy you are changing mags so he knows!
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Here the magazine is being retained
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You can either get a fresh mag or dump the empty first.
I prefer to dump the empty so I can release it
if I need to
or dump it and in one smooth motion
bring my hand back up with a charged magazine.
Holding a loaded and empty mag is clumsy and I feel slower.
Try both to see which you like. If the enemy
is close you will not retain the magazine or transition
to your secondary weapon anyways.
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Here a fresh mag is grabbed from the pouch and you are retaining the empty with the same hand
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The new mag is inserted...
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...you have to 'thumb' the bolt release and you are ready to engage if needed.
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The mag is then retained.
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This time the magazine is removed
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Magazine is put into dump pouch
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On the way up grab a fresh mag and insert into your mag well
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SLAP the side of the reciever to release the bolt instead of looking for the bolt release.NOTICE I NEVER TOOK MY EYES OFF THE ENEMY
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In the above pics I was using a HSGI gas mask dump pouch which like all his gear [did you notice the MARPAT holster:)] is top notch. Some people like their dumper high on their weakside. Here I'm using a Maxpedition 'Roly Poly' in that spot.
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I prefer the Roly Poly opened and ready to use when working as a dumper. It is also less bulky. Be sure to secue the bottom of the pouch or it will pull up whenever you open it.
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Here you remove your magazine and open the roly poly. I do know there is a magazine in the weapon too.
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Insert mag into pouch.
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And secure the lid. This follow up action is not needed when using a split top pouch like the HSGI or others. HSGI makes their dumper in a PALS version to mount in the same area as the Roly Poly.
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A weakness I found in the Roly Poly is when changing mags when prone. I had to take my eyes off the action and lost mags out of the top.
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Some people use a carbiner on their gear to retain mags via loops of 550 cord on the bottom. The mags will bounce and bang together sounding like 2 skeletons having sex on a tin roof using a soup can for a condom but are still quieter than your rifle going bang. I find it
slow to loop the carbiner and when you go prone they will end up under your nuts.
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