what part must be checked visually to make sure that a bolt-action firearm is loaded?

Question

the magazine and the trigger
the open action, and magazine
the open action and the muzzle
the muzzle and the trigger

which one is right?

Answer 1

B. As few bolt-action weapons, rifles & shotguns alike, have 'loaded' indicators, the only way to check the weapon is to visually check the open action, INCLUDING THE CHAMBER, and the magazine.

P.S: If you NEVER EVER look down the muzzle of a weapon, just HOW does one make SURE an unfamiliar weapon's barrel is free of obstructions/debris before firing? ! ! !

Answer 2

None of the Above, first not all bolt action rifles have a magazine, and second you never NEVER EVER look down the muzzle to see if a gun is loaded, thats just retarded. Now to see if it is loaded you will check the open action and look inside the chamber for a visual. However in doing this you will effectively unload the weapon so that should be a clue as well.

Grizzly
I said the never ever part in reference to this obviously inexperienced person with the gun question. To those of us who are more experience I would add never check down the muzzle of your weapon without first ensuring that it is clear of ammo. However, I have seen stupid people with a loaded gun look straight into a muzzle to see if it was clear, usually with a pistol that misfired not a bolt action, but the same principle applies.

Answer 3

The open action and magazine.*

Answer 4

the open action, and magazine

Answer 5

i just take a peek at the partially opened bolt action. pretty obvious if round is in the chamber. then i put the safty on.