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Old 04-14-2009, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Legbreaker
One private in my plattoon was put on on a charge for a UD - unauthorised discharge. The weapon was so worn out that the safety sear slipped and roughly 50 rounds fired before it could be stopped by breaking the link (belt).

Six months later after he'd served his punishment the problem was found and the weapon repaired by somebody actually compentant...

That sucks. A guy in my ARES unit was discharged for a UD with an SLR. He was a moron though. Of course a UD with an SLR involves a single round. Much less frightening than ripping off 50 rounds!
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