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You are in a treestand and need to lower your firearm to the ground. Following safe handling practices, the firearm should be:
Firearms should be unloaded/PROVEd and lowered muzzle-up so that if the muzzle touches the ground, it does not get plugged with dirt or snow.
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Question: You are in a treestand and need to lower your firearm to the ground. Following safe handling practices, the firearm should be:
Answer options:
- Loaded with the safety on, lowered by the trigger guard.
- Unloaded, PROVEd, and lowered muzzle-down by a tether. ✅ Unloaded, PROVEd, and lowered muzzle-up by a tether.
- Kept in your hands while you climb down the ladder.
Correct answer: Unloaded, PROVEd, and lowered muzzle-up by a tether.
Explanation: Firearms should be unloaded/PROVEd and lowered muzzle-up so that if the muzzle touches the ground, it does not get plugged with dirt or snow.
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