Gun safety practice test

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1. Question 1

   Which of these is one of the basic firearm safety rules?

   • ATreat every firearm as if it is loaded.
   • BTreat a firearm as unloaded once someone checks it.
   • CPoint a firearm only at things when it is unloaded.
   • DKeep a finger on the trigger while carrying.
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   A. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.

   Every firearm is treated as loaded, every time — even right after it's been checked.

   Source: Caliber course · Foundations

2. Question 2

   Someone hands you a firearm. What do you do first?

   • ATrust them, since they said it's unloaded
   • BDry-fire it once in a safe direction
   • COpen the action and check it yourself
   • DPut it in a holster so it's secure
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   C. Open the action and check it yourself

   Always check the condition of a firearm yourself when you take it — whatever you've been told.

   Source: Caliber course · Foundations

3. Question 3

   What's the main goal of storing firearms safely?

   • AKeeping them from people who shouldn't have them
   • BMaking them as fast as possible to grab in an emergency
   • CProtecting the finish from moisture and dust
   • DShowing guests that you handle your firearms responsibly
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   A. Keeping them from people who shouldn't have them

   Storage is about access: children, visitors and thieves must not be able to reach a firearm.

   Source: Caliber course · Storage & Responsibility

4. Question 4

   A range officer calls "Cease fire!" What do you do?

   • AStop shooting at once, finger off the trigger
   • BFinish the rounds left in your magazine
   • CWalk forward to check your target
   • DUnload and holster as fast as you can
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   A. Stop shooting at once, finger off the trigger

   Anyone can call a cease fire. Stop immediately, take your finger off the trigger and wait for instructions.

   Source: Caliber course · Range Readiness

5. Question 5

   You pull the trigger and hear only a click. What's the safest first step?

   • ALook down the barrel to see what happened
   • BKeep the muzzle downrange and wait before opening it
   • COpen the action right away and check it
   • DHand it to someone with more experience
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   B. Keep the muzzle downrange and wait before opening it

   A delayed firing (hangfire) can happen. Keep it pointed safely and wait — many guides say 30 seconds — before clearing it.

   Source: Caliber course · Range Readiness

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