What does the S in SPORTS stand for?

• A. Slap upward on the magazine to ensure it is seated.
• B. Pull the charging handle to the rear.
• C. Observe the ejection of the cartridge and visually inspect the chamber area for obstructions. Perform remedial action if obstructed.
• D. Tap the forward assist.

Answer: (A)

The action represented by the S in SPORTS is Slap. In practice, that means giving the magazine a firm, upward slap to ensure it’s fully seated in the magwell. A properly seated magazine is crucial because a misfeed often stems from the magazine not being correctly seated, causing the round not to feed into the chamber. After this step, you would proceed with the remaining actions in the sequence: pull the charging handle to the rear, observe the ejection and visually inspect the chamber for obstructions, release the charging handle forward, tap the forward assist if needed, and then shoot if the weapon functions. The other options describe subsequent steps or different checks, not the initial Slap action.