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What is a 'double feed' malfunction?

Double feeding occurs when the firearm attempts to chamber a new round while a round or casing is already in the chamber or path.

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Question: What is a 'double feed' malfunction?

Answer options:

  • Two bullets being fired with one trigger pull
  • Firing two shots in rapid succession ✅ A live round and a spent casing (or another live round) attempting to enter the chamber at once
  • Using a magazine with double the legal capacity

Correct answer: A live round and a spent casing (or another live round) attempting to enter the chamber at once

Explanation: Double feeding occurs when the firearm attempts to chamber a new round while a round or casing is already in the chamber or path.

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