Anatomy of a Misfire

By Guy Neill

Modern ammunition is amazingly reliable. Problems, given the number of rounds manufactured, are very rare. They are rare enough that the shooter may be at something of a loss as to what to do if they experience a misfire. Understanding the potential causes of misfires and how to handle them could save your gun and possibly your life.

If you do experience a misfire, where the gun goes “click” instead of “bang”, the first thing to do is wait a few moments to ensure it isn’t a hangfire (a delayed discharge).

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