How to Use an AR-15 [2025 Update]

A tutorial covering the basic operation of the AR-15 rifle for the complete novice. We cover procedures for safely loading, unloading, and firing the AR-15, as well as all the basic controls on the rifle. The original version of this video was the most popular installment of our Shooting 101 series, but was arbitrarily removed by YouTube in 2024, so here's a new version! Shooting 101 Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqiOqBy2WM8rLUq5fvDWXih9cpGmd8zR 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Guidelines for Safe Gun Handling 2:03 Clearing the Rifle 4:59 Loading 8:23 What does the Foward Assist do? 9:02 Stance/Grip/Basic Shooting Technique 11:10 How to use optics and sights 13:50 Firing the Rifle 15:13 Summary and Live Fire Demo