Which of the following best describes the proper handling of a loaded firearm during transport?

• A. Loaded in the cabin with the safety off
• B. Carried in a locked container with ease of access
• C. Unsecured in the glove box
• D. Unloaded and secured in a holster or locked container with safety engaged; prevent movement

Answer: (D)

Safe transport of a firearm means making it nonfunctional and unable to move. The best approach is to ensure the weapon is unloaded, secured in a holster or locked container, with the safety engaged, and with any chance of movement prevented. This setup minimizes the risk of an accidental discharge from bumps, falls, or gear shifting, and it also helps keep the weapon out of unauthorized hands during transport. In practice, that means no live rounds in the chamber and magazine removed when appropriate, the firearm stored in a way that it cannot slide or bounce around, and the safety engaged to reduce the chance of firing if the trigger is inadvertently moved.