ACTS Definition
A - Assume every firearm is loaded
C - Control the muzzle direction at all times
T - Trigger finger must be off and away from guard / Trigger
S - prove it is safe
Firearms Safety Acronym
Acts and Prove
PROVE Definition
P - Point in safest direction
R - Remove all ammunition
O- Observe the chamber to confirm there is no ammunition
V - Verify the feed path
E - Examine the bore for obstructions
RCMP Pistol Information