Firearm Safety and Handling Quiz

Test your knowledge on firearm safety with questions covering handling, storage, and proper procedures. Stay safe and responsible with firearms.

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What is the first safety rule when handling a firearm?

Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

Always point the gun at something you don't intend to destroy.

Keep the safety on until ready to shoot.

Store the firearm with the ammunition loaded.

What is the correct way to hold a firearm when not actively shooting?

Keep it pointed upwards at all times.

Keep it pointed downwards at all times.

Keep it pointed in a safe direction away from people and objects.

Keep it pointed towards the nearest exit.

What is the primary purpose of wearing eye protection while shooting?

To enhance vision clarity

To improve accuracy

To protect against debris and gases

To shield against loud noises

What is the primary reason for keeping firearms out of reach of children?

To prevent children from playing with them.

To encourage children to learn firearm safety on their own.

To teach children the responsibility of handling firearms.

To prevent accidents and potential harm to children.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when cleaning a firearm?

Ensure the firearm is unloaded before starting.

Use proper cleaning tools and solvents according to manufacturer instructions.

Clean the firearm in a well-ventilated area.

Leave the firearm unattended during cleaning.

Which of the following is a primary rule of safe firearm handling?

Always leave firearms loaded when not in use.

Keep your finger on the trigger when not ready to shoot.

Point the muzzle in an unsafe direction.

Always treat every firearm as if it is loaded.

What does the acronym 'FIRE' stand for in firearm safety?

Focus, Intensity, Reaction, Execution

Finger off the trigger, Identify your target, Ready to fire, Examine your surroundings

Firearm, Incline, Rotate, Engage

Forearm, Index, Rotate, Eject

What is the primary purpose of sighting in a firearm?

To align the sights with the barrel

To increase the weight of the firearm

To decrease the accuracy of the firearm

To decrease the range of the firearm

Which of the following is a recommended action when handing over a firearm to someone else?

Hand it over with the safety off.

Ensure the firearm is unloaded and open the action to visually inspect the chamber.

Hand it over with your finger on the trigger.

Hand it over without any verbal safety instructions.

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What should you do if you encounter a firearm lying unattended?

Pick it up and handle it to check if it's loaded.

Leave it alone and notify a responsible adult immediately.

Unload it and store it in your bag for safekeeping.

Point it in a safe direction and take it to the nearest police station.

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What is the correct way to carry a long gun (rifle or shotgun) with a sling?

Carry it with the sling across your back with the muzzle pointed downwards.

Carry it with the sling over your shoulder with the muzzle pointed upwards.

Carry it with the sling wrapped around your wrist and the muzzle pointed upwards.

Carry it with the sling over your shoulder with the muzzle pointed downwards.

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Which of the following is a primary rule of safe firearm storage?

Store firearms in an unlocked cabinet.

Store firearms with ammunition loaded for quick access.

Store firearms in a locked cabinet or safe, unloaded and separate from ammunition.

Store firearms in a visible location to deter intruders.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for firearm safety?

Keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use.

Store firearms and ammunition separately.

Point the firearm in a safe direction at all times.

Play with firearms to familiarize children with them.

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What is the recommended procedure if a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled?

Immediately attempt to clear the malfunction by looking down the barrel.

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction, wait 30 seconds, and then carefully unload it.

Hit the firearm with something hard to dislodge the obstruction.

Pull the trigger repeatedly until the firearm fires.

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When storing a firearm, what is the recommended way to prevent unauthorized access?

Store it in a visible location to deter intruders.

Keep it loaded to defend against intruders.

Lock it in a secure container and store the ammunition separately.

Leave it out in the open to remind yourself of its location.

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What should you do if you encounter a firearm and you are unsure if it is loaded?

Point it in a safe direction and pull the trigger to check.

Assume it is loaded and treat it with caution, following proper safety procedures.

Ignore it and continue with your activities.

Disassemble it to verify if it is loaded.

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What should you do if you encounter a firearm with a jammed action?

Attempt to force the action to close.

Continue attempting to fire until the jam clears.

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction, remove the magazine or open the action, and clear the jam.

Ignore the jam and continue firing.

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What should you do if you observe someone mishandling a firearm?

Ignore it as it is none of your business.

Intervene immediately to correct the unsafe behavior and notify a responsible adult.

Laugh at the person's mistake and share it with others.

Encourage the person to continue mishandling the firearm to learn from their mistakes.