Study Guide 2026/2027 Exam
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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
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