Where is the safety on the M500 shotgun?

• A. Side of the stock
• B. Top of the receiver
• C. Trigger guard
• D. Rear of the receiver

Answer: (B)

The safety on the M500 is placed on the top rear portion of the receiver. This cross-bolt style sits along the top edge behind the action, and you operate it with your thumb so you can quickly switch between safe and fire while keeping a natural grip on the pump. Its position makes it easy to check visually and by feel, without altering your hand position on the gun.

This is different from locations you might see on other firearms (like the stock side, the trigger guard, or the rear of the receiver), which is why the top-of-receiver placement is the correct choice for the M500. If you’re handling one, you’ll look for that small lever along the top rear of the receiver to engage or disengage the safety.