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Which of the following is an appropriate immediate visual check to confirm a break-action shotgun is unloaded?

CFSC Student Handbook — 'Break-action and checking unloaded' sections: Break-action firearms should be opened fully and each chamber visually inspected to confi

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Question: Which of the following is an appropriate immediate visual check to confirm a break-action shotgun is unloaded?

Answer options: ✅ Open the action fully and visually inspect each chamber to confirm there are no cartridges

  • Close the action and shake the gun to listen for loose shells
  • Pull the trigger to check for the absence of a discharge
  • Insert a finger into the barrel to feel for a cartridge

Correct answer: Open the action fully and visually inspect each chamber to confirm there are no cartridges

Explanation: CFSC Student Handbook — 'Break-action and checking unloaded' sections: Break-action firearms should be opened fully and each chamber visually inspected to confirm no cartridges remain; unsafe methods like shaking, firing, or inserting fingers into the barrel are not acceptable.

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