You are asked to demonstrate PROVE on a lever-action rifle that still has rounds in the magazine tube. Which is the correct order of steps?

Question: You are asked to demonstrate PROVE on a lever-action rifle that still has rounds in the magazine tube. Which is the correct order of steps?

Answer options: ✅ Point the rifle safe, remove all ammunition from the tube and nearby, open the action and observe the chamber and feeding path, then examine the bore (PROVE steps 1–5).

• Open the action first to see how many rounds are there, then point safe (incorrect order).
• Close the action and remove rounds by cycling the action repeatedly (not PROVE).
• Point safe, fire a blank to clear the gun, then inspect (unsafe).

Correct answer: Point the rifle safe, remove all ammunition from the tube and nearby, open the action and observe the chamber and feeding path, then examine the bore (PROVE steps 1–5).

Explanation: Correct: PROVE steps must be followed in order: point safe (1), remove ammo (2), observe chamber (3), verify feeding path (4), examine bore (5) (CFSC Student Handbook — PROVE Procedure).