You are performing PROVE on a pistol with a stuck spent casing partially protruding from the ejection port. Which PROVE steps apply before attempting to clear it?

Question: You are performing PROVE on a pistol with a stuck spent casing partially protruding from the ejection port. Which PROVE steps apply before attempting to clear it?

Answer options: ✅ Point safe, remove any live ammunition, lock the slide back if possible and observe chamber and ejection port before carefully clearing (PROVE steps 1–3 and then 4).

• Try to extract the casing immediately without removing magazines (unsafe).
• Fire the pistol to eject the casing while pointing safe (dangerous).
• Close the slide and shake the pistol until the casing falls out (unsafe).

Correct answer: Point safe, remove any live ammunition, lock the slide back if possible and observe chamber and ejection port before carefully clearing (PROVE steps 1–3 and then 4).

Explanation: Correct: Before clearing a stuck casing follow PROVE: point safe, remove ammunition, observe the chamber and feeding/ejection areas, then carefully clear or seek assistance (CFSC Student Handbook — PROVE Procedure).