Firearm Safety and Ammunition Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge of firearm safety rules, ammunition components, and shooting terminology with this ballistics quiz!

#1

What is the first safety rule when handling a firearm?

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use
Always wear ear protection
#2

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

National Rifle Association
National Regulation Agency
Non-Recoil Assembly
New Recreational Ammunition
#3

Which of the following is a basic rule of firearm safety?

Keep firearms in easy-to-reach places
Point the muzzle at whatever you don't want to destroy
Keep your finger on the trigger at all times
Assume every firearm is loaded
#4

Which of the following is NOT a component of a cartridge?

Projectile
Primer
Case
Powder
#5

What is the primary function of a cartridge case?

To hold the bullet
To store gunpowder
To provide propulsion
To seal the chamber
#6

What is the term for the metal or plastic tube that guides a bullet's trajectory?

Cartridge
Chamber
Barrel
Action
#7

What is the purpose of a firing pin in a firearm?

To ignite the primer
To hold the bullet in place
To eject spent cartridges
To lock the action
#8

Which type of firearm uses a rotating cylinder to hold multiple rounds of ammunition?

Pump-action shotgun
Bolt-action rifle
Semi-automatic pistol
Revolver
#9

What is the primary safety mechanism in a firearm that prevents accidental discharge?

Safety catch
Firing pin block
Trigger guard
Hammer release
#10

What does 'MOA' stand for in shooting jargon?

Minute of Action
Measure of Accuracy
Maximum Operating Altitude
Mass of Ammunition
#11

What does 'SAAMI' stand for in relation to firearms?

Safe Ammunition and Munitions Institute
Small Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute
Safety Assessment of Ammunition Manufacturing Industry
#12

Which firearm action type typically offers the fastest rate of fire?

Single-action
Double-action
Semi-automatic
Bolt-action
#13

What is 'headspace' in firearm terminology?

The amount of space inside the firearm barrel
The distance between the firing pin and the primer
The chamber's ability to contain pressure
The distance from the chamber to the bolt face
#14

What does 'ACP' stand for in relation to certain types of ammunition?

Automatic Cartridge Pistol
Automatic Colt Pistol
Advanced Cartridge Propellant
Ammunition Cartridge Primer

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