Safe Handling
What is the safe way to hand a firearm to another person?
Answer
Verify it is unloaded and the cylinder or action is open, then pass it with the muzzle in a safe direction
Hand your firearm to someone only after you verify that it is unloaded and the cylinder or action is open.
Source: Chapter 1: Additional Safety Points
Not the answer
- Engage the manual safety and close the action so the firearm cannot discharge while it changes hands
- Remove the magazine and close the action, then pass it grip-first with the muzzle pointed at the floor
- Keep the muzzle pointed down and let the other person check the chamber once the firearm is in their hands
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