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What safety practice should you follow before removing a magazine from a semi-automatic firearm?

CFSC Student Handbook — 'Basic safe handling' and ACTS/PROVE guidance: Before removing a magazine you must point the muzzle safely and check the action and cham

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Question: What safety practice should you follow before removing a magazine from a semi-automatic firearm?

Answer options: ✅ Point the muzzle in a safe direction and ensure the action is open and the chamber is clear (PROVE/ACTS)

  • Pull the trigger before removing the magazine to release the bolt
  • Store the weapon loaded because the magazine removal discharges the firearm
  • Always unload the cartridge from the barrel by firing it into a safe backstop

Correct answer: Point the muzzle in a safe direction and ensure the action is open and the chamber is clear (PROVE/ACTS)

Explanation: CFSC Student Handbook — 'Basic safe handling' and ACTS/PROVE guidance: Before removing a magazine you must point the muzzle safely and check the action and chamber are clear—follow ACTS/PROVE safety checks to confirm unloaded condition.

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