NEVADA CCW PROFICIENCY EXAM 2025/2026 | FIREARM SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the firearm
safely - (ANSWER)False
If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it. -
(ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)False
As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self defense -
(ANSWER)True
The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times -
(ANSWER)Loaded
Everyone should comply with the following firearm handling safety rules - (ANSWER)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 _______? -
(ANSWER)Reading the rules, Understanding the rules, Obeying the range command
For fire arms to work safely and reliably they require - (ANSWER)Correct ammunition and regular
cleaning and care
It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection - (ANSWER)False
If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car you should -
(ANSWER)Retreat in the opposite direction from which the car is traveling
, NEVADA CCW PROFICIENCY EXAM 2025/2026 | FIREARM SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The term deadly force means - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use
The first rule of firearms safety is - (ANSWER)Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Dry firing is an aeffective way to practice your - (ANSWER)Stance, sight picture and trigger control
Before dry firing you should - (ANSWER)Unload and double check your firearm
WHen you stop shooting the first thing you should do is - (ANSWER)Move your finger out of the trigger
guard
The first thing to do when cleaning your gun is - (ANSWER)Carefully unload it
Before you shoot you should - (ANSWER)Observe what is beyond your target, identify your target and be
sure your target is clear of any innocent bystanders
WHy is cleaning your fire arm important - (ANSWER)Prevent malfunctions, protect the firearm from
corrosion, inspect for daamge
When on a firing range all firearms should have their muzzles pointed down range unless -
(ANSWER)They are in a gun case, they are in a gun storage rack, they are holsterd
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the firearm
safely - (ANSWER)False
If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it. -
(ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)False
As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self defense -
(ANSWER)True
The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times -
(ANSWER)Loaded
Everyone should comply with the following firearm handling safety rules - (ANSWER)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 _______? -
(ANSWER)Reading the rules, Understanding the rules, Obeying the range command
For fire arms to work safely and reliably they require - (ANSWER)Correct ammunition and regular
cleaning and care
It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection - (ANSWER)False
If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car you should -
(ANSWER)Retreat in the opposite direction from which the car is traveling
, NEVADA CCW PROFICIENCY EXAM 2025/2026 | FIREARM SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The term deadly force means - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use
The first rule of firearms safety is - (ANSWER)Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Dry firing is an aeffective way to practice your - (ANSWER)Stance, sight picture and trigger control
Before dry firing you should - (ANSWER)Unload and double check your firearm
WHen you stop shooting the first thing you should do is - (ANSWER)Move your finger out of the trigger
guard
The first thing to do when cleaning your gun is - (ANSWER)Carefully unload it
Before you shoot you should - (ANSWER)Observe what is beyond your target, identify your target and be
sure your target is clear of any innocent bystanders
WHy is cleaning your fire arm important - (ANSWER)Prevent malfunctions, protect the firearm from
corrosion, inspect for daamge
When on a firing range all firearms should have their muzzles pointed down range unless -
(ANSWER)They are in a gun case, they are in a gun storage rack, they are holsterd
