This is a good topic. I just removed a live round from my ar with a brass cleaning rod. It came out very easily with hand pressure, and I never gave it a second thought. Never figured it could go off as I was on the bullet, not the primer. I am not a reloader, but have shot for over 40 years, and this is the first time I have had this happen. Glad your buddy is ok. Glad I am ok too! Lesson learned, guns are dangerous! Handle with caution.

Last edited by Mrhp; 10/26/20.