Clear Bore


Ensuring the barrel or bore of a firearm is free of obstructions before firing to prevent accidents or barrel damage.

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Firearm Safety Rules

The core guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, muzzle in safe direction, finger off trigger unti...

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A key safety practice of always keeping a firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction to prevent...

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Safety Mechanism

A device on a firearm (e.g., lever, button) that blocks the firing pin or trigger to prevent acci...

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Unloaded Firearm

A firearm with no ammunition in the chamber or magazine; many states require firearms to be unloa...

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