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RHODE ISLAND BLUE CARD TEST STUDY
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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
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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
On hearing the command "cease firing" you should - Correct Answer -immediately stop firing and lay
the gun down
The best backstop for an outdoor rifle range is - Correct Answer -a high earthen embankment free of
rocks and stones
RHODE ISLAND BLUE CARD TEST STUDY
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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
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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
On hearing the command "cease firing" you should - Correct Answer -immediately stop firing and lay
the gun down
The best backstop for an outdoor rifle range is - Correct Answer -a high earthen embankment free of
rocks and stones
