Which statement about a magazine safety (magazine disconnect) is true?

• A. A device that locks the trigger in place.
• B. A device that prevents the magazine from being inserted.
• C. A device that prevents discharge when the magazine is removed; not present on all firearms.
• D. A device that increases recoil.

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is how a magazine safety works. A magazine safety, or magazine disconnect, is a feature that prevents the firearm from discharging if the magazine has been removed. With this type of safety, if you take the magazine out, a round in the chamber cannot be fired by pulling the trigger. It’s a safety layer that helps prevent accidental discharge during magazine changes. It’s not present on all firearms, since some designs are built without this feature. This device does not lock the trigger, it does not prevent inserting the magazine, and it does not increase recoil.