HUNTINGsmart! USA Knowledge Base

Module 05 - HANDGUNS 101

LOADING A SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

Follow these steps to safely load your single action revolver: 

Illustration of a hunter's hand holding a revolver with the safety on.

STEP 1: Activate the safety by leaving the hammer fully down during the loading process.

Illustration of a hunter's hands holding a forward facing revolver.

STEP 2:  Point the firearm in a safe direction.

Illustration of a hunter's hands keeping off of a revolver's trigger.

STEP 3:  Make sure nothing touches the trigger during this process.

 

Illustration of a hunter's hands opening a revolver's action.

STEP 4: Make sure the action is open.

Illustration of a hunter's finger checking the chamber for ammunition and obstructions.

STEP 5: Clear any obstructions from the chamber and bore (clean, if required).

STEP 6: Select the correct ammunition by matching the data stamp on the firearm with the head stamp on the cartridge.

STEP 7: Place the cartridge into the chamber.

STEP 8: Close the loading gate/port firmly, locking the action closed.

STEP 9: Leave the hammer fully forward, unless you’re ready to fire. 

 

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