Weapon Carrying Conditions

NMND3

Condition FOUR:

  • Magazine removed
  • Chamber empty
  • Bolt or slide forward
  • Ejection port cover closed (M16/AR-15/M4)
  • Weapon on SAFE

Condition THREE:

  • Magazine inserted
  • Chamber empty
  • Bolt or slide forward
  • Ejection port cover closed (M16/AR-15/M4)
  • Weapon on SAFE

Condition TWO:

  • Magazine inserted
  • Round in the chamber
  • Bolt or slide forward
  • Hammer down (1911 or other similar handgun)
  • Weapon on SAFE
  • Not applicable for the M16/AR-15/M4

Condition ONE:

  • Magazine inserted
  • Round in the chamber
  • Bolt or slide forward
  • Ejection port cover closed (M16/AR-15/M4)
  • Hammer Cocked (1911 or other similar handgun)
  • Weapon on SAFE

Condition ZERO:

  • Magazine inserted
  • Round in the chamber
  • Bolt or slide forward
  • Ejection port cover open or closed (M16/AR-15/M4)
  • Hammer Cocked (1911 or other similar handgun)
  • Weapon on FIRE

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