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A person hands you a pistol at a range with the slide forward. According to PROVE, what is the safest immediate course?
Correct: PROVE step 1 is to point safe, followed by step 3 to observe the chamber. Locking the slide back lets you safely inspect the chamber (CFSC Student Hand
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Question: A person hands you a pistol at a range with the slide forward. According to PROVE, what is the safest immediate course?
Answer options: ✅ Point it in the safest direction, then lock the slide back and observe the chamber (PROVE steps 1 and 3).
- Assume it is empty because the person had it pointed downrange (unsafe).
- Put your finger in the trigger guard while checking the chamber (unsafe).
- Close the slide and place it in a case immediately (not PROVE).
Correct answer: Point it in the safest direction, then lock the slide back and observe the chamber (PROVE steps 1 and 3).
Explanation: Correct: PROVE step 1 is to point safe, followed by step 3 to observe the chamber. Locking the slide back lets you safely inspect the chamber (CFSC Student Handbook — PROVE Procedure).
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