NEVADA CCW PROFICIENCY TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS. EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS.
Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the
firearm safely - ANS False
If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it. -
ANS True
As long as the cartridge fits into the chamber or magazine of a firearm it means that its the
correct ammunition for that particular firearm - ANS False
As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self defense -
ANS True
The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times -
ANS Loaded
Everyone should comply with the following firearm handling safety rules - ANS Keep muzzle
or barrel pointed in a safe direction
Keep finger off trigger and outside the trigger guard
Keep the action open and the firearm unloadded until raeady to use
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, When shooting on an organized range, either indoors or outdoors you are responsible for
_______? - ANS Reading the rules, Understanding the rules, Obeying the range command
For fire arms to work safely and reliably they require - ANS Correct ammunition and regular
cleaning and care
It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection - ANS False
If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car you should
- ANS Retreat in the opposite direction from which the car is traveling
The term deadly force means - ANS That force which under the circumstances it is used is
readily capable of causing death or serious bodily harm
Warning shots should not be utilized because - ANS Firing the weapon can have an affect on
your ability to think clearly and rounds shot into the air return to the ground at a high velocity
and can cause injury
A basic firearm handling safety rule is - ANS Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to
use
The first rule of firearms safety is - ANS Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Dry firing is an aeffective way to practice your - ANS Stance, sight picture and trigger control
Before dry firing you should - ANS Unload and double check your firearm
WHen you stop shooting the first thing you should do is - ANS Move your finger out of the
trigger guard
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS. EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS.
Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the
firearm safely - ANS False
If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it. -
ANS True
As long as the cartridge fits into the chamber or magazine of a firearm it means that its the
correct ammunition for that particular firearm - ANS False
As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self defense -
ANS True
The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times -
ANS Loaded
Everyone should comply with the following firearm handling safety rules - ANS Keep muzzle
or barrel pointed in a safe direction
Keep finger off trigger and outside the trigger guard
Keep the action open and the firearm unloadded until raeady to use
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, When shooting on an organized range, either indoors or outdoors you are responsible for
_______? - ANS Reading the rules, Understanding the rules, Obeying the range command
For fire arms to work safely and reliably they require - ANS Correct ammunition and regular
cleaning and care
It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection - ANS False
If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car you should
- ANS Retreat in the opposite direction from which the car is traveling
The term deadly force means - ANS That force which under the circumstances it is used is
readily capable of causing death or serious bodily harm
Warning shots should not be utilized because - ANS Firing the weapon can have an affect on
your ability to think clearly and rounds shot into the air return to the ground at a high velocity
and can cause injury
A basic firearm handling safety rule is - ANS Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to
use
The first rule of firearms safety is - ANS Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Dry firing is an aeffective way to practice your - ANS Stance, sight picture and trigger control
Before dry firing you should - ANS Unload and double check your firearm
WHen you stop shooting the first thing you should do is - ANS Move your finger out of the
trigger guard
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