You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take? Put the firearm's safety on. Hand the firearm to a person in the boat. Unload the firearm, and keep the action open. Place the firearm in the rear of the boat with its muzzle pointing forward.
Ideally, when carrying a firearm on a boat or when it is not in use, you have to put its safety on, this helps to prevent accidental discharge ensuring safer handling.
