>>62898091
They are preparing
to fuck ya
mudda

>>62898091
Generally, putting weight on the barrel is simulating fatigue. IE, can you hold a sight on target when your arms are exhausted? Sure you could get your guys to run 3 miles and do 40 push ups before the class, but organizing that is an indulgence that they cant afford when training at the tempo they do and with the number of people they have, and with the widely varying skill and fitness levels they're dealing with. So you put a weight on the barrel.

>>62899123
I can't find any other photos of weights, including improvised ones, intentionally hanging off a rifle barrel, or any training instructions which describe doing drills like that. I can some people discussing products which add a few ounces to the barrel to adjust the balance and inertia of a rifle, but nothing close to the 8lbs of an AK with magazine.