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					  Rule 1					 
					
					 Treat every weapon as if it were LOADED 
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					  Interruption in the cycle of operation					 
					
					 What is a stoppage 
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					  Audible pop or reduced recoil					 
					
					 What is an indication of a weak charge? 
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					  Never point a weapon at anything that you do not intend to shoot					 
					
					 Rule 2 
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					  Delay in function of cartridge					 
					
					 What is a hang fire 
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					  SPORTS					 
					
					 What is a remedial action? 
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					  Keep your finger straight and OFF the trigger until ready to fire					 
					
					 Rule 3 
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					  Complete failure to fire (dud)					 
					
					 What is a misfire? 
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					  Slap - upward on mag to ensure it is seated 
					Pull - action fully and lock to rear Observe - chamber clear Release - action Tap - forward on action Sight - and attempt to fire 
					 What is SPORTS? 
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					  Keep weapon on safe until you intend to fire					 
					
					 Rule 4 
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					  Cartridges pressed or wedged					 
					
					 What is a jammed gun? 
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					  Failure of the weapon					 
					
					 What is a malfunction? 
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					  Heat of weapon, may occur 10 sec to 5 min after contact					 
					
					 What is a cook off? 
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