Firearm Components and Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on ballistics with questions about firearm parts, safety, and actions. Explore firearm basics with this quiz!

#1

Which part of a firearm contains the firing pin?

Barrel
Receiver
Bolt
Trigger
#2

What is the primary purpose of the safety on a firearm?

To improve accuracy
To prevent accidental discharges
To increase firing rate
To adjust sight alignment
#3

What does the acronym 'NRA' stand for in the context of firearms?

National Rifle Association
National Regulation Agency
Nuclear Rights Association
National Range Alliance
#4

Which of the following is NOT a basic firearm safety rule?

Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
Never check the firearm's condition
Be sure of your target and what's beyond it
#5

Which of the following is a key component of a cartridge?

Primer
Firing pin
Barrel
Hammer
#6

What is the purpose of the extractor in a firearm?

To ignite the primer
To remove spent casings
To lock the bolt in place
To absorb recoil
#7

What is the correct term for the tube through which a bullet travels when fired?

Barrel
Chamber
Magazine
Receiver
#8

Which type of firearm action requires manual cycling between shots?

Bolt-action
Semi-automatic
Fully-automatic
Break-action
#9

What is the term for the process of pulling back the slide or bolt to bring a firearm into a ready-to-fire state?

Chambering
Locking
Cocking
Loading
#10

What type of firearm action is most commonly associated with shotguns?

Lever-action
Pump-action
Semi-automatic
Break-action
#11

Which type of firearm action requires the least manual manipulation between shots?

Single-action
Double-action
Semi-automatic
Pump-action
#12

What is the term for the process of removing a cartridge from the chamber without firing it?

Ejecting
Extracting
Unloading
Clearing
#13

What does the term 'chambering a round' mean?

Firing a round
Inserting a cartridge into the chamber
Removing a cartridge from the chamber
Clearing a malfunction
#14

What is the primary reason for using ear protection when shooting a firearm?

To improve accuracy
To reduce recoil
To prevent hearing damage
To enhance comfort
#15

Which of the following is a recommended practice for safe firearm storage?

Store ammunition separately from firearms
Keep firearms loaded at all times
Leave firearms unsecured in plain view
Store firearms in a damp environment
#16

What is the first step in handling a firearm safely?

Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
Be sure of your target and what's beyond it
Store firearms unloaded and locked
#17

What is the primary purpose of the slide on a semi-automatic handgun?

To house the firing pin
To chamber rounds
To absorb recoil
To act as a safety mechanism

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