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Which of the following is a key component of firearm safety?

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction

A safe direction is a direction in which the bullet will not harm anyone or anything if the firearm were to be fired.

Option B is incorrect because using a rifle scope as binoculars is not a component of firearm safety and can lead to accidental shootings.

Option C is incorrect because carrying a firearm with the safety off increases the risk of accidental discharge.

Option D is incorrect because keeping the firearm unloaded until ready to shoot is only one step in firearm safety, but not the key component.

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Use the rifle scope as binoculars

Carry firearms with the safety off

Keep the firearm unloaded until ready to shoot

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