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Line 16: On firearms where the cocking handle is permanently connected to the bolt or bolt carrier, a dedicated device is not necessary as the bolt can be assisted forwards by simply pushing or tapping the cocking handle forwards. The forward assist is generally not necessary as a standard procedure on any firearm with the exception of the [[United Kingdom\|British]] [[SA80\|~~L85A1~~SA80]]. Having realized the frequency with which the firearm jammed when taken outside of the clean environment of the test range, the forward assist was implemented to save the operator the potential danger of aiming the rifle and pulling the [[Trigger (firearms)\|trigger]] and the rifle not going off because the [[bolt (firearm)\|bolt]] is not fully forward (a safety arrangement called a "safety sear" stopping the [[hammer (firearm)\|hammer]] from being released and the firearm firing, because of the dangers of firing with the bolt not fully closed). The design of the [[L85]] makes the forward assist quite awkward as the left supporting arm must come off the hand grip and reach over the top to strike the bolt forward with the left edge of the left hand, much like a "karate chop". It may be a perception of awkwardness by external users due to unfamiliarity, as the drills are not seen as awkward by common users, it is a slick and swift drill when carried out by trained personnel where reload and ready times are similar to that of M4 type counterparts.

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