Firearms Basics and Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on firearms basics and safety with these 14 questions covering essential topics like firearm handling, ammunition, and safety measures.

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What should always be assumed about a firearm for safety?

It is always safe to handle

It is always unloaded

It is always loaded

It only needs safety checks occasionally

What is the primary rule of gun safety when handling or displaying a firearm to another person?

Always point the gun in a safe direction

Keep your finger on the trigger

Only show firearms in designated areas

Ensure the firearm is fully loaded

What is the main purpose of wearing eye and ear protection while shooting?

To improve visibility and shooting accuracy

To protect against recoil

To protect the eyes and ears from injury

To comply with shooting range rules only

Which of the following is a primary safety feature found on many modern firearms?

A red dot sight

A manual safety

An adjustable stock

A magnifying scope

What is the term for the process of removing all ammunition from a firearm, including the chamber?

Locking

Unloading

Clearing

Which part of the firearm is responsible for actually firing the bullet?

Barrel

Trigger

Magazine

Safety catch

What is the correct order of steps for making a firearm safe?

Remove the magazine, clear the chamber, check the safety

Check the safety, remove the magazine, clear the chamber

Clear the chamber, check the safety, remove the magazine

Remove the magazine, check the safety, clear the chamber

Which of the following best describes a 'misfire'?

A firearm discharging when it is dropped

A firearm fails to fire due to a malfunction

A firearm fires two rounds with one trigger pull

A firearm discharges accidentally due to improper handling

In what situation is it appropriate to cross a fence while holding a loaded firearm?

When hunting alone

Never

When the firearm's safety is engaged

When being closely supervised by an experienced shooter

#10

What action should be taken if a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled?

Immediately open the action and look down the barrel

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction, wait, then safely clear the firearm

Shake the firearm and try again

Point the firearm upwards and pull the trigger again

#11

What is the term used to describe the unintentional discharge of a firearm?

Accidental discharge

Misfire

Negligent discharge

Backfire

#12

Which type of ammunition should not be used in a firearm?

Ammunition specified by the firearm manufacturer

Ammunition that has been properly stored and is within its use-by date

Ammunition that is rusty or damaged

Ammunition bought from a reputable dealer

#13

What does the term 'sight picture' refer to in the context of shooting?

The way a shooter must picture the target in their mind before shooting

The image seen when the sights are aligned correctly with the target

A visual representation of the target on a firearm's digital display

The process of cleaning the firearm's sights for better visibility

#14

In the context of shooting disciplines, what does the acronym 'IPSC' stand for?

International Pistol Shooting Confederation

Integrated Precision Shooting Course

International Practical Shooting Confederation

Intensive Pistol Safety Course