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==As a procedure==
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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.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=1968-06-01 |title=Report of the M16 Rifle Review Panel. Volume 1. History of the M16 Weapon System |url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA953110.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=2022-05-24 |website=Defence Technical Information Center}}</ref>