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What is the correct action if your firearm misfires at the range (primer fails to ignite)?

Standard range safety and CFSC advice is to keep the muzzle pointed safely downrange and wait (to avoid hang-fire risks) before clearing; immediate opening or i

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Question: What is the correct action if your firearm misfires at the range (primer fails to ignite)?

Answer options: ✅ Keep the muzzle pointed downrange, wait at least 30 seconds, then clear and make safe

  • Open the action immediately and look into the barrel
  • Turn the firearm sideways and shake it
  • Remove the magazine and fire again immediately

Correct answer: Keep the muzzle pointed downrange, wait at least 30 seconds, then clear and make safe

Explanation: Standard range safety and CFSC advice is to keep the muzzle pointed safely downrange and wait (to avoid hang-fire risks) before clearing; immediate opening or inspecting can be dangerous. (CFSC Student Handbook, Range Safety/Accident Prevention chapters)

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