Keep muzzle in a safe direction, finger OFF the trigger, visually check chamber AND magazine.
"Unloaded" as in it does not have any ammunition. It is unloaded.
Open the bolt, inspect the magazine and chamber.
Open the bolt, visually inspect chamber for presence of cartridges.
Verify it is unloaded
Any time that immediate use of the firearm is not anticipated.
Any time that immediate use of the firearm is not anticipated.
Any time that immediate use of the firearm is not anticipated.
Open the bolt, visually inspect chamber for presence of cartridges.
A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded is always considered a dangerous weapon when used in an illegal/unlawful manner. This is because of the fear that it instills into other persons who have no way of knowing if the firearm is unloaded, or not.
No. It makes no difference if the weapon is unloaded or not.
When a firearm is in storage , being transported, or is not to be fired at the time. Firearms should not be loaded until they are to be made ready for use. They should ALWAYS be unloaded during cleaning or maintenance.
Make sure the safety is on and visually check to make sure that the firearm is unloaded always keep the chamber open and never look down the barrell