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Which action best prevents accidental discharge while handling a firearm at the range?
Keeping finger off the trigger until ready is a core safety rule (CFSC Student Handbook, Safe Handling chapter) and part of the ACTS/PROVE handling principles t
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Question: Which action best prevents accidental discharge while handling a firearm at the range?
Answer options: ✅ Keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
- Resting your finger on the trigger to be ready
- Pointing the muzzle at the ground while loading
- Clearing the firearm only after leaving the firing line
Correct answer: Keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
Explanation: Keeping finger off the trigger until ready is a core safety rule (CFSC Student Handbook, Safe Handling chapter) and part of the ACTS/PROVE handling principles to prevent unintentional discharge. (CFSC Student Handbook, ACTS rule #2)
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