Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire

Question 1

Only load ammunition

Answer 1

Into the chamber or magazine when you have reached your shooting area. (Firearm is carried with the bolt closed on an empty chamber.

Question 2

Don’t load

Answer 2

Until you are ready to fire

Question 3

Unload

Answer 3

If the game gets away (round back into magazine, bolt closed on an empty chamber).

Question 4

Before Leaving

Answer 4

Unload completely, no rounds in the magazine or chamber before leaving or moving.