Firearm Safety and Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge of firearm safety with this quiz. Learn about handling, terminology, and best practices in firearm safety.

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What is the first safety rule when handling a firearm?

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

Keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use.

Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

What does the term 'SAFETY' mean on a firearm?

It indicates the manufacturer's name.

It's the mechanism that prevents accidental firing.

It represents the type of ammunition it uses.

It's a calibration mark for sighting.

What is the purpose of the chamber in a firearm?

To store ammunition

To absorb recoil

To house the firing pin

To contain and align the cartridge for firing

What is the recommended method for transporting a firearm in a vehicle?

Keep it loaded and within reach.

Place it in a visible spot in the backseat.

Store it unloaded in a locked container or trunk.

Wrap it in a cloth and keep it on the passenger seat.

What does the term 'MOA' stand for in firearms jargon?

Minutes of Angle

Muzzle Operation Alignment

Maximum Open Ammunition

Machined Output Adapter

What is the primary purpose of a bullet's casing?

To contain gunpowder.

To guide the bullet's trajectory.

To provide stability to the bullet.

To seal the chamber upon firing.

What is the 'four rules of gun safety' principle, popularized by Jeff Cooper?

Stop, Look, Listen, Proceed

Keep your gun clean, Know your target, Know how to use your gun, Always be alert

Treat every firearm as if it's loaded, Never point the gun at anything you are not willing to destroy, Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target, Be sure of your target and what's beyond it

Gun safety is for everyone, Keep your gun close, Don't let anyone else handle your gun, You're in control

What is a 'squib load' in relation to firearms?

A type of shotgun ammunition

A malfunction where the bullet becomes stuck in the barrel

A specific type of bullet casing

A type of suppressor for handguns

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

Disassemble the firearm completely.

Use excessive force to remove stubborn residue.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

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What does the term 'jacketed bullet' refer to in firearms terminology?

A bullet covered in a protective casing

A bullet designed for hunting jackets

A bullet with a hollow point

A bullet coated in lubricant

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

Firearm Inspection and Regulations for Everyone

Focus, Identify, Recognize, Execute

Find, Investigate, Reach, Execute

Find, Inform, Restrict, Eliminate

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What is the purpose of a 'bullet drop compensator' (BDC) on a firearm scope?

To increase the bullet's velocity.

To reduce recoil.

To adjust for the bullet's trajectory at various distances.

To magnify the target.

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What is the primary purpose of a 'rifling' in the barrel of a firearm?

To reduce recoil

To guide the bullet's trajectory

To increase the firearm's accuracy

To decrease muzzle velocity

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What is the 'free recoil energy' of a firearm?

The energy transferred to the bullet upon firing.

The energy absorbed by the shooter's body upon firing.

The energy required to operate the firearm's action.

The energy released when the firearm is discharged.

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What is the purpose of a 'choke' in a shotgun?

To reduce the spread of shot pellets.

To increase the recoil.

To improve the firearm's accuracy.

To make the firearm easier to handle.