Rhode Island Blue Card Test Study Guide with Verified
Questions and Answers
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
, 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
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
Questions and Answers
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
, 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
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
