What does the SPORTS acronym stand for?

• A. Slap, Push, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
• B. Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Fire
• C. Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
• D. Slap, Pull, Aim, Release, Tap and Shoot

Answer: (C)

SPORTS is the six-step procedure used to clear a malfunction in a semi-automatic pistol. It tells you exactly what to do in sequence: Slap the magazine to ensure it’s fully seated; Pull the slide to eject the cartridge; Observe the chamber to verify it’s clear; Release the trigger so the weapon can be re-cocked; Tap the base of the magazine to reseat it and feed a round; Shoot to resume firing if a round is present. The other options change key actions or the order (for example, Push instead of Slap, or Fire/Aim instead of Shoot), so they don’t match the established mnemonic.