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