Canadian Firearms Practice · Question
If your firearm fails to fire (a misfire) at the range, you should:
Keep the muzzle pointed in the safest direction and wait (typically 30–60 seconds) in case of a hangfire before carefully unloading.
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Question: If your firearm fails to fire (a misfire) at the range, you should:
Answer options:
- Immediately open the action and look down the barrel ✅ Keep the muzzle pointed downrange and wait at least 30–60 seconds before unloading carefully
- Shake the firearm to dislodge the round
- Hand it to the next shooter
Correct answer: Keep the muzzle pointed downrange and wait at least 30–60 seconds before unloading carefully
Explanation: Keep the muzzle pointed in the safest direction and wait (typically 30–60 seconds) in case of a hangfire before carefully unloading.
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