AR Classes and the Bullet Button

[Hanse Davion]

Im just curious as I tried searching for info on the subject, but how do all of the AR classes that take place in California approach the issue of the bullet button? Is it just another step that has to be taken with civilian participants?

[SuperSet]

Scroll down a little bit in this forum and there's a thread about this that starts 'Civilian Carbine'.

[D-Man]

My students use their ARs as they would in the real world. Featureless no BB needed, non-featureless, run the BB and practice with it. That way you become proficient with your gear setup the way it is. I am a big believer in running with what you have when you train instead of changing how it would be just for a class.

[RudyCakes]

I had the same question. I had to ask myself "How do I intend to employ this weapon?" The answer is: Not as an everyday home defense weapon. To me AR is a combat weapon. So the day that I use it (SHTF, WROL), no one will be checking for a BB.
And these scenarios are statistically unlikely.... but not as unlikely as I'd like them to be.
So if you plan to use your AR as a HD weapon, then yes, BB is imperative.
Also, make sure it's okay with your instructor.

[BBB114]

bullet button

In the carbine classes I teach most students run a bullet button since that is what they legally own. I train them to become efficient with the equipment they have. The bottom line is it is a non-issue and there are several methods of completing quick speed / tactical reloads with a bullet button device.

Boyan

https://www.Covered6.com

[Kempfer]

Im just curious as I tried searching for info on the subject, but how do all of the AR classes that take place in California approach the issue of the bullet button? Is it just another step that has to be taken with civilian participants?

Usually instructors will start to notice people running out of ammo on the line due to 10 round mags so they will weave in more ammo breaks. That is the only thing I've noticed in classes.

Look, some people show up and load from mag pouches that are velcro'd up. They will load slower than someone loading from a kydex mag with a bullet button. You can not tell from shooting on the line who has bullet buttons and who doesn't.