What is the final action to take when holstering the pistol?

When holstering the pistol, the final action should be to remove your finger from the trigger. This step is crucial for ensuring safety, as it prevents any accidental discharges that could occur if the finger remains on the trigger while holstering.

The proper sequence while holstering includes checking your surroundings to ensure that it's safe to re-holster the weapon. Once confirmed, moving your finger off the trigger is essential, as maintaining a proper trigger discipline at all times is a fundamental principle of firearm safety.

Additionally, while checking the safety status and thinking about covering the muzzle with your thumb may have relevance in certain contexts or training scenarios, removing the finger from the trigger is the most immediate and critical action to prevent unintended discharges and ensure safe handling of the firearm.