Always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction!

Semi-automatic Malfunctions

Type 1: Failure to Fire

1. Inspect handgun.
2. Tap the magazine to re-seat it.
3. Rack the slide to eject the bad round

Type 2: Stovepipe

1. Common cause is poor or weak grip
2. Inspect the handgun
3. Place your hand over the slide and sweep the brass without racking the slide.

Type 3: Failure to go into Battery

1. Common causes include: Dirty handgun, bad ammo or a weak spring.
2. Inspect handgun. Is the slide in battery?
3. Whack the back of the slide forward.

Type 4: Double Feed

1. Common causes: dirty extractor or failure to eject casing.
2. Inspect handgun.
3. Remove magazine
4. Rack slide three times.
5. Inspect chamber.