In any firearm safety discussion or handling event:
In addition to the 4 absolutes I always drill this important sequence when clearing:
remove the magazine (source of ammunition) first
check the chamber second
If you reverse these steps, you have not cleared the firearm
My 9 y.o. son recites " no magazine, nothing in the chamber" any time we handle firearms.
My heart goes out to the girl and her family.
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Ex - Navy, Persian Gulf Veteran. Loved shooting the M14, 1911, M60, M2
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