Which of the following describes Weapons Condition Four?

• A. Magazine Removed; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty; Ejection Port Cover Closed
• B. Magazine Removed; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty; Ejection Port Cover Closed; Weapon on Safe
• C. Magazine Removed; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty
• D. Magazine Inserted; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty; Ejection Port Cover Closed; Weapon on Safe

Answer: (B)

Condition Four means the firearm is in a fully safe, storage/maintenance state. The rifle has the magazine removed to eliminate any feed source. The bolt is forward and the chamber is empty, so there is no round in the chamber and the action isn’t ready to chamber a round. The ejection port cover is closed to protect the interior and indicate the action is secured. Finally, the weapon is on Safe, preventing accidental discharge if a trigger is pulled. This combination is used when the weapon is not intended to be fired, such as during maintenance or long-term storage.