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Old 07-23-2004, 13:10   #18
VMI_Marine
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sneads Ferry, NC
Posts: 30
One thing I see that I most definitely agree with is using the support hand to operate the charging handle. I hook the catch with the index finger of my support hand and pull, and with the exception of performing remedial action, I have no need to remove my firing hand from the pistol grip. Using the strong side hand to manipulate magazines, work the charging handle, and "thumbing" the bolt catch are a few of the bad habits that Marines pick up at the KD range. It would be nice to see the field firing portion of the rifle range turn into a week-long block of instruction and qualification on no-shit combat shooting.
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