The Survivalist Pledge:

To help all that can be helped,
To defend all that can be defended,
To save all that can be saved,
To free all that seek freedom,
To stay alive as long as I can and stay free as long as I live.

We have observed throughout history that in every disaster situation, whether natural or manmade, the need for personnel protection becomes immediately apparent. The availability of the modern battle rifle contributes greatly toward meeting this need. As with all mechanical devices, routine maintenance and repair is necessary. It is the responsibility of each individual to become familiar with the weapon of his\her choice as well as acquiring a cache of replacement parts.

We have learned from a previous article (see the "The Ar-15 On A Budget" in the Sept., 1989 issue of Directions) that construction and maintenance of the AR-15 rifle can be learned in a relatively short time. And many millions of dollars have been spent by the US government on research and development concerning the M16 assault rifle. Since the AR-15 is, for all practical purposes, a semi auto version of the M16, the M16 maintenance manuals and tools will be essential in keeping your rifle functioning in any situation you may find yourself involved in.

It is suggested that all personnel be cross-trained in AR-15 maintenance. Should the designated armorer/gunsmith be injured or killed, a lost 30-cent pin or spring can urn a $500 rifle into an expensive paperweight. Women, due to their sometimes superior manual dexterity (which is why they do so well on assembly lines) make excellent gunsmiths and should be encouraged to engage in such efforts.

The following list of parts for your AR-15 repair kit should include a sight alignment tool as well as a GI cleaning kit which are both available from the listed suppliers as well as other vendors. Good sources for the parts are Nessard Company, P.O. Box 56, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; SARCO, 323 Union St., Stirling, NJ 07980; and Lonestar Ordnance, P.O. Box 29404, San Antonio, TX 78229. The parts to buy are: 2 bolt cam pins ($2.50 each from SARCO), 3 bolt gas rings ($0.67 each from Lonestar); disconnector ($2.50 from Nessard), 2 disconnector springs ($0.30, Nessard), extractor ($5, SARCO), 2 extractor pins ($0.45 each, SARCO), 2 extractor springs ($0.45 each, SARCO), firing pin ($4, Nessard), 2 firing pin retaining pins ($0.30 each, Nessard), hammer ($8 each, Nessard), 4 hammer/trigger pins ($0.30 each, Nessard), 2 hammer springs ($1 each, Nessard), 2 magazine catch springs ($0.30 each, Nessard), 2 safety selector detents ($.30 each, Nessard), safety selector detent spring ($0.30 each, Nessard), and trigger spring ($1 each, Nessard). Total cost for these parts is only $36.51. A small price to greatly enhance the functionality of your AR-15 "weapons system."

 

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