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Which of the following best describes a 'safe direction'?

Pointing the firearm towards the ground

Pointing the firearm away from yourself and others

Pointing the firearm in a direction where the bullet cannot do harm in case of an accidental discharge

Both B and C

In firearm safety, a 'safe direction' refers to pointing the firearm away from yourself and others, which helps prevent any accidental injuries in case of a discharge. Additionally, the safe direction should be chosen in a way that, in the event of an unintended discharge, the bullet will not cause harm to anyone or anything. Therefore, the correct choice is D, as it encompasses both pointing the firearm away from yourself and others and directing it in a direction where the bullet cannot do harm if an accidental discharge occurs.

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