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, and keep 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

  • Pass it grip-first with your finger on the trigger guard
  • Toss it gently so both hands stay clear of the trigger
  • Hand it over quickly with the safety on

Practice this

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