A safe practice when handling a

gun is to rest your finger on the

outside of the trigger guard or

along the side of the gun until

you are ready to shoot.True False

Answer: TRUE

To “know your target, its

surroundings and beyond,” you

must consider that if the bullet

misses or completely passes

through the target, it could strike

a person or object.True False

Answer: TRUE

Drinking alcohol while

handling firearms is safe if your

blood alcohol level remains

below the legal limit.True False

Answer: FALSE

Which of the following safety

points should you remember

when handling a gun?

A. Never shoot a gun in

celebration.

B. Do not fire at water,

flat or hard surfaces.

C. Wear ear and eye

protection when shooting a

gun.

D. All of the above.

Answer: D. All of the above

Toddlers lack the strength to pull

the trigger of a firearm.True False

Answer: FALSE

You may face misdemeanor or

felony charges if you keep a

loaded firearm where a child

obtains and improperly uses

it.True False

Answer: TRUE

There is no such thing as being

too careful with children and

guns.True False

Answer: TRUE

An important lesson children

should learn is that guns are

not toys.True False

Answer: TRUE

The four safety “Rules for Kids”

if they see a gun are:

A. _____________________________

B. _____________________________

C. _____________________________

D. _____________________________

Answer: A. Stop

B. Don’t touch

C. Leave the area

D. Tell an adult

Child safety precautions

only apply if you have

children.True False

Answer: FALSE

The importance of the “dangerous

range” is that a bullet can travel

far beyond the intended target.True False

Answer: TRUE

The safety on a semiautomatic

pistol is not foolproof.True False

Answer: TRUE

Just because a cartridge fits into

your firearm does not necessarily

mean it is safe to shoot.True False

Answer: TRUE

In the case of a malfunction,

you should:

A. Keep your finger on the

trigger

B. Immediately drop the

firearm.

C. Try and determine where the

malfunction is.

D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe

Direction.

Answer: D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe

Direction.

After ensuring a double-action

revolver is pointed in a safe

direction and with your finger off

the trigger, you begin unloading

the firearm by:

A. Opening the cylinder.

B. Locking the slide back.

C. Opening the loading gate.

D. Pushing the magazine release.

Answer: A. Opening the cylinder.

Firearm or ammunition caliber

refers to:

A. Barrel length.

B. Magazine capacity.

C. Barrel or bullet diameter.

D. Bullet velocity.

Answer: C. Barrel or bullet diameter.

A magazine is part of a:

A. Single-action revolver.

B. Double-action revolver.

C. Semiautomatic pistol.

D. Single-action and a double-action

Revolver.

Answer: C. Semiautomatic pistol.

It is important to carefully read all

instructional material you receive

with your firearm.True False

Answer: TRUE

Certain modifications, when made

to a firearm, may void its warranty.True False

Answer: TRUE

It is safe to store a loaded firearm in

your bedside table.True False

Answer: FALSE

Two common firearms safety

devices are trigger locks and cable

locks.True False

Answer: TRUE

Which of the following steps

should be taken to “childproof”

your firearm?

A. Use a firearms safety device

AND store the firearm in a

locked container.

B. Always store your firearm

unloaded.

C. Store ammunition separately

in a locked container.

D. All of the above.

Answer: D. All of the above.

It is illegal for a person convicted

of any felony offense to possess a

firearm.True False

Answer: TRUE

To legally give a firearm to your

best friend as a birthday gift, you

must complete the transfer of the

firearm through a licensed firearms

dealer.True False

Answer: TRUE

It is illegal to lend a firearm to a

minor without the permission of

the minor’s parent or legal

guardian.True False

Answer: TRUE

Generally, a person may legally

have a loaded firearm, if

otherwise lawful, at his or her

campsite.True False

Answer: TRUE

It is illegal to buy, sell or

possess a firearm knowing its

identification marks have been

erased or altered.True False

Answer: TRUE

It is illegal for a person convicted

of any felony offense to possess a

Firearm

Answer: TRUE

To legally give a firearm to your

best friend as a birthday gift, you

must complete the transfer of the

firearm through a licensed firearms

Dealer

Answer: TRUE

It is illegal to lend a firearm to a

minor without the permission of

the minor’s parent or legal

Guardian

Answer: TRUE

Generally, a person may legally

have a loaded firearm, if

otherwise lawful, at his or her

Campsite

Answer: TRUE

It is illegal to buy, sell or

possess a firearm knowing its

identification marks have been

erased or altered

Answer: TRUE

Child safety precautions

only apply if you have

Children

Answer: FALSE

The importance of the “dangerous

range” is that a bullet can travel

far beyond the intended target.

Answer: TRUE

The safety on a semiautomatic

pistol is not foolproof.

Answer: TRUE

Just because a cartridge fits into

your firearm does not necessarily

mean it is safe to shoot

Answer: TRUE

It is important to carefully read all

instructional material you receive

with your firearm

Answer: TRUE

Certain modifications, when made

to a firearm, may void its warranty

Answer: TRUE

It is safe to store a loaded firearm in

your bedside table

Answer: FALSE

Two common firearms safety

devices are trigger locks and cable

Locks

Answer: TRUE

As a safety measure, your firearm

should always be pointed:

Answer:  In the safest possible direction

Toddlers lack the strength to pull

the trigger of a firearm.

TRUE or false

Answer: FALSE

You may face misdemeanor or

felony charges if you keep a

loaded firearm where a child

obtains and improperly uses it

Answer: TRUE

There is no such thing as being

too careful with children and

Guns

Answer: TRUE

An important lesson children

should learn is that guns are

not toys

Answer: TRUE

A safe practice when handling a

gun is to rest your finger on the

outside of the trigger guard or

along the side of the gun until

you are ready to shoot

TRUE or False

Answer: TRUE

To “know your target, its

surroundings and beyond,” you

must consider that if the bullet

misses or completely passes

through the target, it could strike

a person or object

TRUE or false

Answer: TRUE

Drinking alcohol while

handling firearms is safe if your

blood alcohol level remains

below the legal limit

TRUE or false

Answer: FALSE