Rhode Island Blue Card Firearm Safety Test
Study Guide Questions & Correct Answers
(Grade A+) Updated 2026/2027
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to -CORRECT ANSWERS- eliminate the chance of an
accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner -CORRECT ANSWERS- safety
The "safety" on a firearm is -CORRECT ANSWERS- used only to supplement proper handling; a safety is
not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun -CORRECT ANSWERS- point muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on -CORRECT ANSWERS- may sometimes fire when
dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to -CORRECT ANSWERS- be sure it is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol should
never -CORRECT ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home -CORRECT ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- all family members
should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
, When cleaning a firearm -CORRECT ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- thoroughly clean, metal parts
lightly oiled, and stored in a locked rack
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CORRECTxANSWERS-
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CORRECTxANSWERS-
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Study Guide Questions & Correct Answers
(Grade A+) Updated 2026/2027
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to -CORRECT ANSWERS- eliminate the chance of an
accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner -CORRECT ANSWERS- safety
The "safety" on a firearm is -CORRECT ANSWERS- used only to supplement proper handling; a safety is
not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun -CORRECT ANSWERS- point muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on -CORRECT ANSWERS- may sometimes fire when
dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to -CORRECT ANSWERS- be sure it is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol should
never -CORRECT ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home -CORRECT ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- all family members
should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
, When cleaning a firearm -CORRECT ANSWERS- 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 ANSWERS- thoroughly clean, metal parts
lightly oiled, and stored in a locked rack
Keepingxyourxownxpersonalxrecordsxofxserialxnumbersxandxphotosxofxyourxfirearmsxisximportantxforx-
CORRECTxANSWERS-
xproofxofxownership,xinsurance,xandxliabilityxifxthexfirearmxisxlostxorxstolenxandxusedxinxaxcrime
Thexonlyxareaxwherexaxpersonxmayxdischargexaxpistolxorxrevolverxisx-CORRECTxANSWERS-
xatxaxbonafidexshootingxrange
Axlicensexorxpermitxtoxcarryxisxrequiredxforxcarryingxaxpistolxorxrevolverxexceptx-CORRECTxANSWERS-
xtoxtransportxtoxaxbonafidexshootingxrange
Toxtransportxaxpistolxorxrevolverxlegallyxtoxandxfromxaxbonafidexshootingxrangexitxshouldxbex-
CORRECTxANSWERS-
xbrokenxdown,xunloaded,xandxcarriedxonlyxasxcircumstancesxpermit;xorxprovidedxsuchxpistolsxorxrevolversx
orxanyxcombinationxthereofxarexunloadedxandxsecuredxinxaxseparatexcontainerxsuitablexforxthexpurpose
Whenxtransportingxtoxandxfromxaxrangexfirearmsxshouldxbex-CORRECTxANSWERS-
xunloadedxandxinxaxcase,xseparatexfromxammo
Thexactionsxofxaxhandgunxatxthexrangexshouldxbexclosedxwhenx-CORRECTxANSWERS-
xonxthexlinexactuallyxfiringxatxaxproperxtargetxwithxaxproperxbackstop
Thexprimaryxconsiderationxforxallxshootersxshouldxbex-CORRECTxANSWERS-xsafety
Onxhearingxthexcommandx"ceasexfiring"xyouxshouldx-CORRECTxANSWERS-
ximmediatelyxstopxfiringxandxlayxthexgunxdown
