Do you like your camo and want to take a closer look at your gun? Then you need to know how to inspect your weapon, and I know exactly how you can do it.

It’s crazy to think that inspecting a weapon wasn’t a thing inCall of Dutyfor a long, long time. In fact, it wasn’t until summer 2020 that we were first able to take a closer look at our guns when it was added toWarzoneand 2019’sModern Warfare.

A Call of Duty player inspecting a Sidewinder battle rifle

Now, I hardly go a game without doing it, which probably isn’t the best habit to be in. Still, if you want to give it a go, here’s how you can do it.

How to inspect weapons inMW3using controller

If you’re using a controller, you may hold left on your D-Pad to start the weapon inspection animation.

This works on any controller and platform, so don’t worry if you’re on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, as they all work the same.

An MW3 player inspecting a black assault rifle against a wire fence.

How to inspect weapons inMW3using keyboard

You can inspect your weapons inMW3by pressing I on yourkeyboard.This will then start the animation.

How to cancel weapon inspection animation inMW3

To cancel the animation, simply switch weapons, aim down the sight, or fire the gun in your hand.Your character will immediately stop looking at the weapon, and you can get back into the action.

This is very useful, as I often hit the animation while running around without even thinking about it. Being able to cancel it by using the ADS function means I can get straight into a gunfight without being at a disadvantage.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

Why doesn’t weapon inspection work inMW3campaign?

Weapon inspection doesn’t actually work inMW3‘s campaign, as the animation is not present. So, no matter how many times you hit the input, nothing will happen.

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