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Module 03 - RIFLES 101

CHECK IT YOURSELF: PUMP ACTION RIFLE

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

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

STEP 1: Assume the rifle is loaded.

Illustration of a hunter's hands turning on a pump action rifle's safety.

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

Illustration of a hunter's hands opening the action of a pump action rifle to release any spent cartridges.

STEP 3: Open the action by operating the action release and sliding the forestock to the rear (the action release is usually a button or a lever).

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

STEP 4: Visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure they don’t contain any ammunition.

Illustration of a hunter's hands holding a forward facing pump action rifle.

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

  

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