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On a pistol with a loaded magazine removed, the slide is closed. For full PROVE compliance what should you do next to observe the chamber?

Correct: Removing the magazine is not enough. PROVE requires pointing safe and visually observing the chamber by locking the slide back on a pistol (PROVE steps

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Question: On a pistol with a loaded magazine removed, the slide is closed. For full PROVE compliance what should you do next to observe the chamber?

Answer options: ✅ Point safe, lock the slide back and visually inspect the chamber (PROVE steps 1 and 3).

  • Assume chamber empty because magazine removed (insufficient).
  • Pull the trigger then open the slide (not correct order).
  • Strike the back of the slide to make a round eject (unsafe).

Correct answer: Point safe, lock the slide back and visually inspect the chamber (PROVE steps 1 and 3).

Explanation: Correct: Removing the magazine is not enough. PROVE requires pointing safe and visually observing the chamber by locking the slide back on a pistol (PROVE steps 1 and 3; CFSC Student Handbook).

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