NEVADA CCW PROFICIENCY TEST
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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
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, 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
The first thing to do when cleaning your gun is - ANS Carefully unload it
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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
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, 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
The first thing to do when cleaning your gun is - ANS Carefully unload it
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