Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
Why is it dangerous to immediately open the bolt after a failure to fire occurs?
If it is a hangfire, the primer could ignite a second or two after the strike; if the bolt is open, the casing will explode without the support of the chamber.
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Question: Why is it dangerous to immediately open the bolt after a failure to fire occurs?
Answer options:
- It might damage the extractor
- It might cause the firearm to go full-auto ✅ The round might detonate as it is being extracted (hangfire)
- The firing pin might bend
Correct answer: The round might detonate as it is being extracted (hangfire)
Explanation: If it is a hangfire, the primer could ignite a second or two after the strike; if the bolt is open, the casing will explode without the support of the chamber.
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