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Module 03 - RIFLES 101

CHECK IT YOURSELF: BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Follow these steps to properly safety check your bolt action rifle: 

Illustration of a hunter's hands holding a bolt action rifle.

STEP 1: Assume the rifle is loaded.

Illustration of a hunter's hands turning on a firearm's safety.

STEP 2: Turn the safety ‘ON’ and point the rifle in a safe direction.

Illustration of a hunter's hands opening a bolt action rifle's action.

STEP 3: Open the bolt action by pivoting the bolt upward and then pulling the bolt backward or toward you.

Illustration of a hunter's hands holding a bolt action rifle on its side with the action open.

STEP 4: Visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine for ammunition.

Illustration of a hunter's hands holding a bolt action rifle with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

STEP 5: Grasp the rifle with both hands and point the muzzle in a safe direction. 

 

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