SKS Slamfire

[Cooter]

I was reading an article about SKS slamfires and apparently someone died as a result of it. He was instructing a friend on how to use stripper clips on a russian SKS, when the clip triggered the firing pin. The first shot made the gun jump out of the man's hands, and begin automatically firing on the ground. Sadly, the last shot hit him in the face, killing him.

I own a Russian SKS myself. A while ago, I was showing a friend how the action on an SKS works. Like a fool, I was using live ammo in my house. (I'd never heard of a slamfire back then.) I let the bolt forward and it fired a single shot. Luckily, my dumbass was pointing it in a safe direction, and nobody (but my ego) got hurt. It scared the crap out of both of us, and I had to buy some drywall putty.

Moral of the story is, Always treat a gun as if it's loaded. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. And be careful with SKS's.

[Glock Fan]

Always point ANY gun in a safe direction. Don't forget about folks living upstairs or downstairs if you live in a multi story structure.

NEVER use live ammo to check the action of firearm.

Stay safe and be alert.



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[MufDady]

I had my SKS slam fire at the rang, no one was hurt, thats when I leared the SKS was not for me, I also have friend with them, that never have any problems at all with there SKS's........... Only takes one time for me........... Be Safe !

[Danno]

Good to know - I have a Russian SKS as well. I have not had that problem, but I will take extra precaution.