Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
While hunting from a boat, if you must pass a firearm to a person on a high dock, what is the 'P' in PROVE specifically protecting against?
'Point the firearm in a safe direction' (and unloading/PROVE) ensures that if the firearm is dropped or bumped during the hand-off, no one is injured.
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Question: While hunting from a boat, if you must pass a firearm to a person on a high dock, what is the 'P' in PROVE specifically protecting against?
Answer options:
- The loss of the firearm in deep water.
- The accidental discharge due to a finger on the trigger. ✅ Accidental discharge from a loaded chamber or magazine if the firearm is bumped or dropped.
- The legal liability of not having a trigger lock.
Correct answer: Accidental discharge from a loaded chamber or magazine if the firearm is bumped or dropped.
Explanation: 'Point the firearm in a safe direction' (and unloading/PROVE) ensures that if the firearm is dropped or bumped during the hand-off, no one is injured.
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