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Island Card Exam Prep with 120 Recently Tested
Questions and Correct Answers/ Rhode Island Blue
Card Exam Prep 2026 (New!)
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to -
..ANSWER...✓✓ eliminate the chance of an accident
occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner - ..ANSWER...✓✓
safety
The "safety" on a firearm is - ..ANSWER...✓✓ used only
to supplement proper handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun -
..ANSWER...✓✓ point muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on -
..ANSWER...✓✓ may sometimes fire when dropped or
struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to -
..ANSWER...✓✓ be sure it is unloaded
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A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or
pain killers, or has consumed alcohol should never -
..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 -
..ANSWER...✓✓ storing guns locked and secured
separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home - ..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
- ..ANSWER...✓✓ all family members should learn and
know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm - ..ANSWER...✓✓ the gun must
be unloaded, ammo locked away, and muzzle pointed in a
safe direction
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When being stored from one season to the next -
..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 -
..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 - ..ANSWER...✓✓ at a bonafide shooting
range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a
pistol or revolver except - ..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 - ..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
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When transporting to and from a range firearms should
be - ..ANSWER...✓✓ unloaded and in a case, separate
from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed
when - ..ANSWER...✓✓ on the line actually firing at a
proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be -
..ANSWER...✓✓ safety
On hearing the command "cease firing" you should -
..ANSWER...✓✓ immediately stop firing and lay the gun
down
The best backstop for an outdoor rifle range is -
..ANSWER...✓✓ a high earthen embankment free of rocks
and stones
On an outdoor range there should be a safety area behind
the backstop of at least - ..ANSWER...✓✓ 500 yards
Island Card Exam Prep with 120 Recently Tested
Questions and Correct Answers/ Rhode Island Blue
Card Exam Prep 2026 (New!)
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to -
..ANSWER...✓✓ eliminate the chance of an accident
occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner - ..ANSWER...✓✓
safety
The "safety" on a firearm is - ..ANSWER...✓✓ used only
to supplement proper handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun -
..ANSWER...✓✓ point muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on -
..ANSWER...✓✓ may sometimes fire when dropped or
struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to -
..ANSWER...✓✓ be sure it is unloaded
,2|Page
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or
pain killers, or has consumed alcohol should never -
..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 -
..ANSWER...✓✓ storing guns locked and secured
separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home - ..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
- ..ANSWER...✓✓ all family members should learn and
know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm - ..ANSWER...✓✓ the gun must
be unloaded, ammo locked away, and muzzle pointed in a
safe direction
,3|Page
When being stored from one season to the next -
..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 -
..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 - ..ANSWER...✓✓ at a bonafide shooting
range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a
pistol or revolver except - ..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 - ..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
, 4|Page
When transporting to and from a range firearms should
be - ..ANSWER...✓✓ unloaded and in a case, separate
from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed
when - ..ANSWER...✓✓ on the line actually firing at a
proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be -
..ANSWER...✓✓ safety
On hearing the command "cease firing" you should -
..ANSWER...✓✓ immediately stop firing and lay the gun
down
The best backstop for an outdoor rifle range is -
..ANSWER...✓✓ a high earthen embankment free of rocks
and stones
On an outdoor range there should be a safety area behind
the backstop of at least - ..ANSWER...✓✓ 500 yards
