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A revolver’s cylinder is closed. To satisfy PROVE step 3 (observe the chamber), what should you do?

Correct: For revolvers, PROVE step 3 means opening the cylinder and visually checking each chamber (CFSC Student Handbook — PROVE Procedure).

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Question: A revolver’s cylinder is closed. To satisfy PROVE step 3 (observe the chamber), what should you do?

Answer options: ✅ Open the cylinder and look into each chamber to ensure they are empty (PROVE step 3).

  • Assume it is empty if the hammer is down (unsafe assumption).
  • Pull the trigger while pointing in a safe direction to verify (not a PROVE action).
  • Remove the grips and inspect the frame only (insufficient).

Correct answer: Open the cylinder and look into each chamber to ensure they are empty (PROVE step 3).

Explanation: Correct: For revolvers, PROVE step 3 means opening the cylinder and visually checking each chamber (CFSC Student Handbook — PROVE Procedure).

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