FIREARMS experts found no defects in the R4A3 rifles of the Philippine Army and their reported malfunction during an encounter with the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) more than two weeks ago can be attributed to environmental and operational factors, a military official said on Wednesday.
“Most of the rifles inspected by our firearm experts were full of dirt. After applying proper maintenance procedures, all rifles functioned well except for one M-14 rifle that has a destroyed barrel part,” Army spokesman Col. Benjamin Hao said.
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