You should _____________________ attempt to catch the round

You should _____________________ attempt to catch the round

• A. Always
• B. Sometimes
• C. Never
• D. Probably

Answer: (C)

Never catch a live round. The main safety principle here is to avoid any attempt to intercept a bullet in motion. Rounds move at very high speed and can deflect unpredictably when you try to grab them, so your hand or fingers are at serious risk of injury. Aiming to catch it can also put you in the line of fire or cause you to drop and mismanage the firearm. The safe response in live-fire situations is to move away from the line of fire, seek cover, and keep hands away from the muzzle, letting the round travel its path without interception. Saying you should sometimes or probably catch it would imply there’s a safe chance of doing so, which isn’t true; only avoiding contact keeps you safest.

Never catch a live round. The main safety principle here is to avoid any attempt to intercept a bullet in motion. Rounds move at very high speed and can deflect unpredictably when you try to grab them, so your hand or fingers are at serious risk of injury. Aiming to catch it can also put you in the line of fire or cause you to drop and mismanage the firearm. The safe response in live-fire situations is to move away from the line of fire, seek cover, and keep hands away from the muzzle, letting the round travel its path without interception. Saying you should sometimes or probably catch it would imply there’s a safe chance of doing so, which isn’t true; only avoiding contact keeps you safest.