AR15 Gas Buffer Basics

ByDave Timm

We received a request to talk about the gas system and buffer of the AR15. Those two parts make up a lot of the functionality of the rifle so we talk about the basics in this video. We may go in to more detail in a future video, if that interests you please let us know!

Dave Timm
Written by Dave Timm

Dave Timm

Dave is the primary on-camera personality and content creator at Guns & Tactics. His experience the in firearms industry, training, law enforcement and media spans more than two decades. He is a proud retired law enforcement officer, having served as a Patrol Sergeant, use of force instructor, and firearms trainer. During that time, he provided department communication to the public and news media and began creating online content in his “spare time.” He joined the Guns & Tactics team full time after retiring from law enforcement following 20 years of decorated service.

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