Maintain an M4 or M4A1 Carbine Reviews
Clear the M4 or M4A1 Carbine
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&pageText=The first performance measure in maintaining the M4 or M4A1 carbine is to clear the weapon. This applies in all situations, not just after firing. The soldier must always assume that the M4 or M4A1 carbine is loaded. To clear the carbine, the soldier must correctly perform the following procedures:&
&label1=Remove the magazine.&
&label2=Lock the bolt open.&
&label3=Place selector lever in the SAFE position.&
&label4=Check the receiver and chamber for ammunition.&
&label5=Allow the bolt to go forward.&
&poptext1=Remove the magazine, if one is present, by pressing the magazine catch button and pull straight down on the magazine body.&
&poptext2=Lock the bolt by pulling the charging handle to the rear, then press the bottom part of the bolt catch and allow the bolt to move forward until the bolt engages the bolt catch. Then return the charging handle to the forward position.&
&poptext3=Place the selector lever in the SAFE position. The selector lever cannot be placed in the SAFE position unless the carbine has been cocked.&
&poptext4=Inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure that they do not contain any rounds of ammunition. If you find ammunition, remove it from the weapon.&
&poptext5=With the safety selector lever still in the SAFE position, allow the bolt to go forward by pressing the upper portion of the bolt catch.&
