Charging the Weapons

To charge the AK, the shooter must reach over the reciever and pull the charging handle fully to the rear.

Another method requires the release of the right hand grip.

This is difficult to perform without lowering the weapon, or at least taking it off the threat.

The AR allows the shooter to charge the weapon while still on the shoulder and on target.

Keeping the weapon on the "threat" is important.

Releasing the Safety

The safety on the AK is not easy to operate.

The rifle cannot be charged with the safety on.

The shooter must release his grip on the AK to operate the safety.

The "sweep" of the safety is long and noisey.

I got many questions regarding the On/Off position of the AK safety, so this is how it works.

This is the safety in the "On" position, Up and blocking the charging handle.

This is the safety in the "Off" position, ready to fire.