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The elbow or side carry is especially comfortable with which kind of firearm?

A break action, carried open with the barrel pointing down.

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  1. A pump action
  2. A bolt action
  3. A break action ✔

Why: The open break action hangs over your forearm with the barrel pointing down. Others can easily see the action is open and the gun is safe. It is not a good carry with someone in front of you.

Huh, didn't know that: The elbow carry is also called the side carry.

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Answer: A break action. The open break action hangs over your forearm with the barrel pointing down. Others can easily see the action is open and the gun is safe. It is not a good carry with someone in front of you.

  1. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Safely Carrying Firearms tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/hunting-safety/safe-carries
    The elbow or “side” carry is a very comfortable carry for break-action firearms.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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