How NOT to Load an M1 Garand!

“Garand Thumb“ is NO fun! Granted, as has been pointed out, if you get your thumb out of there quickly, you can load successfully without losing your thumb. The main reason this technique I’m showing is taught (And I use it always) is that it saves your thumb whenever you are messing with your M1 Garand, whether you are not getting the bolt back all the way, unloading the rifle, just checking the action, loading a partially loaded clip, etc. Probably most commonly, one gets his or her thumb caught when just working the bolt on an empty chamber, due to not getting the bolt back into the lock position. The Garand is wonderful, but the action and loading system is a bit odd, which results in a better chance of getting “Garand Thumb“ in some way when trying to get the gun locked back, loaded, or whatever. I never pull the bolt back unless I have my hand against that operating rod; others can proceed however they prefer. :-) Don’t forget to visit the Hickok45 store: ------------------------ Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own private shooting range and property by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes only, with emphasis on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership. We are NOT in the business of selling firearms or performing modifications on them. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see in our videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely. Please check out and support the people who help make this channel possible: BUD’s GUN SHOP, SILENCER CENTRAL, SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE, ALABAMA HOLSTER, WIDENER’S RELOADING & SHOOTING SUPPLY, TALON GRIPS, & BALLISTOL. Use HICKOK45 discount code at Widener’s check-out and save $ on a $ ammo order. Become a Gong Club member at our Patreon Page: SDI (Sonoran Desert Institute): Alabama Holster: Talon Grips: Ballistol: ALSO, ALL our videos are on Rumble and : @Hickok45 The short FAQ Videos playlist will answer most questions you have: Find us on Hickok45 Twitter and Facebook, as well as “therealHickok45” on Instagram.