What is the typical procedure if a rifle experiences a Type I stoppage after attempting immediate action?

• A. If unresolved, perform a more thorough remedial action: replace the magazine, clear the chamber, reseat the round, and reattempt fire.
• B. Ignore and continue shooting.
• C. Replace the rifle entirely.
• D. Lubricate and retry without clearing.

Answer: (B)

When a rifle experiences a Type I stoppage, you’re dealing with a misfire where the round did not ignite after you attempted immediate action. The proper procedure is to move into remedial action: remove the magazine, clear the chamber, reseat a fresh round, and reattempt fire. This sequence eliminates the possibility of a hangfire or misfed round and ensures the chamber and magazine are in proper condition before trying again. Ignoring the stoppage, trying to lubricate and retry without clearing, or replacing the rifle are not appropriate responses to a misfire, and simply continuing to shoot or replacing the weapon would miss the necessary safety and reliability checks.