What is the correct action if a gun discharges accidentally while holstering?

• A. Immediately report after finishing the drill.
• B. Place the gun on a table and continue.
• C. Immediately control the muzzle, secure the weapon, remove the source of danger, and report the incident per policy.
• D. Ignore it and conceal the incident.

Answer: (C)

When a gun discharges accidentally during holstering, the first priority is safety. Immediately bring the muzzle under control, point it in a safe direction, and keep your finger off the trigger. Next, secure the weapon so it cannot fire again, which means rendering it safe and removing the immediate source of danger according to your training (for example, unloading the chamber if allowed by protocol and ensuring the firearm cannot discharge). After the weapon is secured, report the incident per policy so it is documented and reviewed to prevent recurrence. Waiting to finish the drill or continuing to handle other tasks increases risk to yourself and others, and ignoring or concealing the incident violates safety rules and standards.