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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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