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Tap
Hit the bottom of the magazine against a hard object, such as a table, the ground or yourself to ensure the magazine is fully seated.
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Rack
Hook the rear sight against the edge of a hard object, such as table or wall corner to rack the slide. Be sure to push hard to ensure the slide goes all the way back.
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Holster
You can also rack the slide by hooking the rear sight against your holster and pushing down with a high degree of force. This is my favorite way to conduct this exercise since I’m always wearing a holster.
Precision shooters using tripods to support their rifles can keep miscellaneous gear organized and within reach by attaching The Junk Drawer by Ten21 Tactical to the tripod’s legs.
Approximately 150,000 NFA enthusiasts filed their paperwork through ATF’s electronic system in just the first 24 hours of 2026, the first day after the $0 tax stamp for most NFA items became official.