(b) The safe handling demonstration shall commence with the handgun unloaded and locked with the firearm safety device with which it is required to be delivered, if applicable. While maintaining muzzle awareness, that is, the firearm is pointed in a safe direction, preferably down at the ground, and trigger discipline, that is, the trigger finger is outside of the trigger guard and along side of the handgun frame, at all times, the handgun recipient shall correctly and safely perform the following:

1. (1) If the handgun is a semiautomatic pistol, the steps listed in Section 26853.
2. (2) If the handgun is a double-action revolver, the steps listed in Section 26856.
3. (3) If the handgun is a single-action revolver, the steps listed in Section 26859.