Which of the following describes the Cruiser Ready condition for rifles?

Which of the following describes the Cruiser Ready condition for rifles?

• A. Action closed, round in chamber, safety on, loaded mag in well
• B. Action closed, empty chamber, safety on, loaded mag in well
• C. Action closed, empty chamber, safety on, loaded mag well
• D. Action closed, empty chamber, safety off, loaded mag well

Answer: (C)

Cruiser Ready means the rifle is kept in a safe, yet quickly usable state for movement or patrol. The action is closed so the rifle isn’t open or partially assembled, the chamber is empty so there’s no live round ready to fire, the safety is engaged to prevent accidental discharge, and a loaded magazine is seated in the magazine well so ammunition is immediately available to be chambered if needed. This setup minimizes risk during transport while allowing rapid one-step action to bring the weapon to full readiness. If a round were already in the chamber or the safety were off, it would not fit the cruiser-ready level of safety and readiness. Having the loaded magazine in place ensures you have ammo ready to cycle when you choose.

Cruiser Ready means the rifle is kept in a safe, yet quickly usable state for movement or patrol. The action is closed so the rifle isn’t open or partially assembled, the chamber is empty so there’s no live round ready to fire, the safety is engaged to prevent accidental discharge, and a loaded magazine is seated in the magazine well so ammunition is immediately available to be chambered if needed. This setup minimizes risk during transport while allowing rapid one-step action to bring the weapon to full readiness. If a round were already in the chamber or the safety were off, it would not fit the cruiser-ready level of safety and readiness. Having the loaded magazine in place ensures you have ammo ready to cycle when you choose.