Rhode Island Blue Card Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to - CORRECT
ANSWER eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner - CORRECT ANSWER safety
The "safety" on a firearm is - CORRECT ANSWER used only to supplement proper
handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun - CORRECT ANSWER point muzzle in a
safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on - CORRECT ANSWER may
sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to - CORRECT ANSWER be sure it is
unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol
should never - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER all
family members should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a pistol or revolver except - CORRECT
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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER unloaded and in a case, separate from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed when - CORRECT
ANSWER on the line actually firing at a proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be - CORRECT ANSWER safety
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to - CORRECT
ANSWER eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner - CORRECT ANSWER safety
The "safety" on a firearm is - CORRECT ANSWER used only to supplement proper
handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun - CORRECT ANSWER point muzzle in a
safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on - CORRECT ANSWER may
sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to - CORRECT ANSWER be sure it is
unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol
should never - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER all
family members should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a pistol or revolver except - CORRECT
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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER unloaded and in a case, separate from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed when - CORRECT
ANSWER on the line actually firing at a proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be - CORRECT ANSWER safety
