Unloaded Firearm
A firearm with no ammunition in the chamber or magazine; many states require firearms to be unloaded during transport.
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Firearm Safety Rules
The core guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, muzzle in safe direction, finger off trigger unti...
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Muzzle Control
A key safety practice of always keeping a firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction to prevent...
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Safety On/Off
The position of the firearm’s safety device; “On” means the safety is engaged (cannot fire), “Off...
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Clear Bore
Ensuring the barrel or bore of a firearm is free of obstructions before firing to prevent acciden...
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