Unloading Rifles and Shotguns

To unload a firearm safely:

• Point the muzzle in a safe direction.
• If the firearm has a safety, put the safety on if you can open the action and unload the firearm with the safety on.
• Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard.
• Remove the magazine.
• Open the action.
• Eject cartridges or shells if it is the only way to remove them.
• Make sure the firearm is empty by physically and visually checking both the chamber and the magazine well.
• Put the safety on if it is not on already.