Rhode Island Blue Card Test Study Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to - CORRECT ANSWER -
eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner - CORRECT ANSWER - safety
The "safety" on a firearm is - CORRECT ANSWER - used only to supplement proper
handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun - CORRECT ANSWER - point muzzle in a
safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on - CORRECT ANSWER - may
sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to - CORRECT ANSWER - be sure it is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol
should never - CORRECT ANSWER - clean, handle, or shoot a firearm
There are certain rules to keeping firearms in the home that deserve constant attention, one of
these is - CORRECT ANSWER - storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home - CORRECT ANSWER - keep out of reach in a
high drawer or shelf in a gun cabinet
, Another rule for keeping firearms in the home with family - CORRECT ANSWER - all
family members should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm - CORRECT ANSWER - the gun must be unloaded, ammo
locked away, and muzzle pointed in a safe direction
When being stored from one season to the next - CORRECT ANSWER - thoroughly clean,
metal parts lightly oiled, and stored in a locked rack
Keeping your own personal records of serial numbers and photos of your firearms is important
for - CORRECT ANSWER - proof of ownership, insurance, and liability if the firearm is
lost or stolen and used in a crime
The only area where a person may discharge a pistol or revolver is - CORRECT
ANSWER - at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a pistol or revolver except - CORRECT
ANSWER - to transport to a bonafide shooting range
To transport a pistol or revolver legally to and from a bonafide shooting range it should be -
CORRECT ANSWER - broken down, unloaded, and carried only as circumstances permit;
or provided such pistols or revolvers or any combination thereof are unloaded and secured in a
separate container suitable for the purpose
When transporting to and from a range firearms should be - CORRECT ANSWER -
unloaded and in a case, separate from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed when - CORRECT ANSWER - on
the line actually firing at a proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be - CORRECT ANSWER - safety
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to - CORRECT ANSWER -
eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner - CORRECT ANSWER - safety
The "safety" on a firearm is - CORRECT ANSWER - used only to supplement proper
handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun - CORRECT ANSWER - point muzzle in a
safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on - CORRECT ANSWER - may
sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to - CORRECT ANSWER - be sure it is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol
should never - CORRECT ANSWER - clean, handle, or shoot a firearm
There are certain rules to keeping firearms in the home that deserve constant attention, one of
these is - CORRECT ANSWER - storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home - CORRECT ANSWER - keep out of reach in a
high drawer or shelf in a gun cabinet
, Another rule for keeping firearms in the home with family - CORRECT ANSWER - all
family members should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm - CORRECT ANSWER - the gun must be unloaded, ammo
locked away, and muzzle pointed in a safe direction
When being stored from one season to the next - CORRECT ANSWER - thoroughly clean,
metal parts lightly oiled, and stored in a locked rack
Keeping your own personal records of serial numbers and photos of your firearms is important
for - CORRECT ANSWER - proof of ownership, insurance, and liability if the firearm is
lost or stolen and used in a crime
The only area where a person may discharge a pistol or revolver is - CORRECT
ANSWER - at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a pistol or revolver except - CORRECT
ANSWER - to transport to a bonafide shooting range
To transport a pistol or revolver legally to and from a bonafide shooting range it should be -
CORRECT ANSWER - broken down, unloaded, and carried only as circumstances permit;
or provided such pistols or revolvers or any combination thereof are unloaded and secured in a
separate container suitable for the purpose
When transporting to and from a range firearms should be - CORRECT ANSWER -
unloaded and in a case, separate from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed when - CORRECT ANSWER - on
the line actually firing at a proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be - CORRECT ANSWER - safety
