Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling? - CORRECT
ANSWER Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, always keep your finger off
the trigger until ready to shoot, always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
What does it mean to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction? - CORRECT ANSWER To
always be aware of the safest direction to point the gun depending on the circumstances.
What should you do with your finger when holding a gun? - CORRECT ANSWER Rest
your finger alongside the frame and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.
What should you do if you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s) of a
gun? - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the gun alone and seek help from someone who does.
What is the first additional NRA gun safety rule? - CORRECT ANSWER Know your
target and what is beyond.
What should you do before shooting to ensure safety? - CORRECT ANSWER Observe
your prospective area of fire and make sure there are no people or potential mishaps in that
direction.
What should you do before handling a gun? - CORRECT ANSWER Learn how it
operates, know its basic parts, and how to safely open and close the action and remove
ammunition.
Is a gun's mechanical safety device foolproof? - CORRECT ANSWER No, nothing can
replace safe gun handling.
Why is regular maintenance important for guns? - CORRECT ANSWER To remain
operable.