Let ’em see you are clear with Plug’r

ByHunter Elliott

Feb 9, 2014 #chamber plug, #firearm competition, #firearm matches, #gun competition, #IPSC, #Plug'r, #shotgun, #three gun matches, #USPSA

Firearm matches are an awful lot of fun, I am sure we can agree on that. With any sport safety plays a role in keeping us all toeing the mark.

One huge aspect of range safety is showing a clear chamber (unloaded firearm) while waiting for your turn on the firing line. Matches such as these have a lot more participants than range officers so checking each chamber individually is not practical thus chamber flags came about. If you are unfamiliar with a chamber flag it is a plug that fills the chamber and allows you to partially close the bolt. The chamber plug will have some sort of indicator attached to readily identify it is in place showing the firearm is clear.

Admittedly, compared to most of the gear associated with firearm matches this is not the most flashy piece of gear but that does not have to be the case. When it comes to your shotgun chamber flag, take a look at Plug’r is an all plastic chamber plug designed for shotguns with a side ejection port and is safe for the innards of your shotgun. It has a “remove before flight” tag reminiscent of the ribbon on aircraft. This shows a safety is in place that will not allow mechanical parts to function while the aircraft is grounded. This translates to your shotgun being easily identified as safe as it awaits clearance from the range officer to go hot.

Plug’r is well made from a high impact plastic and is plenty durable for years of heavy usage. It is molded for a secure fit on the bolt face and in the chamber but puts no pressure on the extractor

Plugr was designed by three gun competitor Sterling White and is it is IPSC and USPSA legal . He can be contacted at sterlingw_44@yahoo.com and see more about Plug’r at Facebook

By Hunter Elliott

I spent much of my youth involved with firearms and felt the call early on to the United States Marine Corps, following in my father's and his brother's footsteps. Just after high school I enlisted and felt most at home on the rifle range, where I qualified expert with several firearms and spent some time as a rifle coach to my fellow Marines. After being honorably discharged I continued teaching firearm safety, rifle and pistol marksmanship, and began teaching metallic cartridge reloading. In the late 1990s I became a life member to the National Rifle Association and worked with the Friends of the NRA. Around that time my father and I became involved with IDPA and competed together up until he passed away. I began reviewing firearms for publications in the mid 2000s and have been fortunate to make many friends in the industry. Continuing to improve my firearms skills and knowledge is a never ending journey in which we should all be committed. I am also credited as weapons master on a few independent films.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO 3-GUN COMPETITION says:

December 12, 2014 at 12:54 am

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