Firearm Safety Rules

What should you do if you cannot tell whether a firearm is unloaded?

Answer

Leave it alone and seek help from someone more knowledgeable about firearms

Rule 1 says that if you are unable to check a firearm to see if it is unloaded, leave it alone and seek help from someone more knowledgeable about firearms.

Source: Chapter 1: The Six Basic Firearm Safety Rules

Not the answer

  • Shake it to see whether a cartridge falls out
  • Assume it is unloaded and set it down
  • Pull the trigger in a safe direction

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