Why do soldiers put tape on their magazines?

Taping magazines together in order to speed up reloading became so common among troops using the M1 Carbine that the U.S. military experimented with the "Holder, Magazine T3-A1", which came to be referred to by some infantrymen as the "Jungle Clip".

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Why do soldiers tap mags on their helmet?

Shifting forward can cause feed problems for the magazine. Tapping the rear of the magazine against the hand (or the helmet) can settle the cartridges back towards the rear of the magazine and possibly eliminate a potential feed issue.

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Why put blue tape on mags?

The blue tape was the only kind of a tape russians could get to attach two mags jungle-style for quick reload. Was widely used in (for example) the first Chechnya campaign. Then the second type is black-colored tape, but was a bit rare. A tape on a single mag can be used just for marking reasons.

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Why do people put tape on their suppressors?

Wrapping the threads of your barrel with teflon tape / plumbers tape drastically reduces suppressor walk off and is an inexpensive and easy solution. When wrapping your threads, make sure to only wrap the barrel threads. Prevent getting tape on the barrel's shoulder or muzzle as it can throw off the alignment.

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Why do snipers wrap their suppressors?

While they may just look like a bit of cloth to wrap around your suppressor, suppressor covers and pouches do far more than just look cool and protect your suppressor from scratches. They're designed to virtually eliminate optical mirage that can negatively impact your aim.

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Why did soldiers tap their magazines on their helmets?

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Do suppressors actually work?

Yes, they do. According to the American Suppressor Association, the proper use of a silencer reduces the decibel levels of live fire about as low as wearing good hearing protection does.

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Do you leave your mags loaded?

When using quality magazines with quality ammunition, stored and maintained properly, you can leave them loaded as long as you want to without any reservation.

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What do the tape colors mean?

Green: In the US, green tape means “earth ground.” It's common for green and yellow tape to be used together to imply “isolated ground.” Brown: Brown tape signifies “high voltage, phase A.” Yellow: Yellow symbolizes “high voltage, phase C.” Red: Typically, red tape means “low voltage, phase B.”

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What is the difference between blue and green tape?

Blue painter's tape is medium-tack, making it highly versatile. Sometimes, you'll encounter rough and uneven surfaces that rise above what blue tape can handle. Green painter's tape provides a high-tack solution tailored for uneven surfaces, rugged edges and outdoor areas.

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Why don t soldiers buckle their helmets?

He and other GIs heard that strapping their chins to their manganese-steel M1 helmet would make their head pop back and their neck snap amid artillery bursts or close, upward explosions. They thought the force combined with the weight of the helmet was enough to pop them right off.

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Why do soldiers twirl their guns?

The majority of gunspinning is seen as a precursor to putting the gun back in its holster. It may be used as a flashy ending to a trick shot, or just to impress or intimidate an opponent.

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Do soldiers drop empty mags?

Do soldiers actually just drop magazines in combat, or do they put it back in their respective pouch? In the US Army, magazines are categorized as expendable items, even in peacetime. However, they still cost money, so it is requested that they be returned if possible.

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Why can t you put your hands in your pockets in the military?

No Hands in Pockets

Military members may not stand around with their hands in their pockets, as it interferes with saluting and changes the way they look in uniform. They might be viewed as unprofessional.

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Should you carry with a round in the chamber?

Modern carry pistols are almost always designed to be carried with a round in the chamber. Check with your manufacturer to be sure, but it's a rare defensive pistol that's not designed with drop safeties and other internal and external features to prevent negligent discharges.

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Do soldiers roll up their sleeves?

They should be rolled no more than three inches above the elbow, according to the memo, and this method will be used primarily in garrison. In addition, during field training exercises or operations, upon approval of the commander, sleeves may be opened and cuffed inward above the wrist on the forearm.

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What does it mean when someone says yellow tape?

Here's What It Means. Yellow tape, also known as crime scene tape or barrier tape, is a bright yellow tape made of durable and tear-proof plastic that may say POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS, CAUTION, or CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS.

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What does pink flagging tape mean?

The tapes' colours can vary slightly by industry, but there is a loose colour code they follow. Each colour represents a different level of danger: Pink – temporary survey markers. Red – electrical cables, lighting cables, etc. Orange – communication lines, cables, etc.

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What does green tape mean?

Noun. green tape (uncountable) (derogatory) Time-consuming bureaucratic procedures or regulations relating to environmental concerns.

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How long can ammo be kept?

In terms of shelf life, ammunition generally doesn't expire or go bad. Many manufacturers will list an expiration date of ten years past the manufacturer date, but that's more for legal reasons than it is for safety reasons. If it's stored correctly, then there's no real known limit to how long you can keep ammunition.

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Does ammo expire?

Typically, there's no expiration date on currently manufactured gunpowder products. This is because ammunition has the potential to have an unlimited life span when it's properly stored.

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Is it bad to keep ammo in magazines?

Some say don't do it and some say it's okay. I know I have stored ammo in magazines for years and have never had any issues. Some of it will depend on the quality of the magazine you buy. Some of the finest quality magazines have been known to sit in storage for up to 10 years before being retrieved by their owner.

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Are silencers legal in Canada?

No, any device designed to muffle or stop the noise of a (silencer) firearm is a prohibited device. A prohibited device is not inherently illegal in Canada, but it does require an unusual and very specific prohibited equipment licence to possess, use and transport.

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How loud is a gunshot with a silencer?

While some consider the noise reduction of a suppressor significant enough to permit safe shooting without hearing protection ("hearing safe"), noise-induced hearing loss may occur at 85 time-weighted-average decibels or above if exposed for a prolonged period, and suppressed gunshots regularly meter above 130 dB.

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Does a silencer slow down a bullet?

FALSE. A suppressor does not interact with the bullet at all. These accessories actually increase the muzzle length, which in turns gives the gasses more time to expand. This actually increases the bullet's velocity slightly because of the increased pressure.

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