Firearm Safety Certificate Exam Graded A+

CHAPTER 1: Gun Safety Rules - AnswerWhat are the six basic Gun safety rules? - Answer-1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. 2. Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 4. Know your target, its surroundings, and beyond. 5. Know how to properly operate your gun. 6. Store your gun safely and securely to prevent unauthorized use. Guns and ammunition should be stored separately. ADDITIONAL SAFETY POINTS - Answer-Never handle a gun when you are in an emotional state such as anger or depression. Your judgment may be impaired. • Never shoot a gun in celebration (such as on the Fourth of July or New Year's Eve, for example). Not only is this unsafe, but it is generally illegal. A bullet fired into the air can return to the ground with enough speed to cause injury or death. • Do not shoot at water, flat or hard surfaces. The bullet can ricochet and hit someone or something other than the target. • Hand your gun to someone only after you verify that it is unloaded and the cylinder or action is open. Take a gun from someone only after you verify that it is unloaded and the cylinder or action is open. • Guns, alcohol and drugs don't mix. Alcohol and drugs can negatively affectjudgment as well as physical coordination. Alcohol and any other substances are likely to impair normal mental or physical functions and should not be used before or while handling guns. Avoid handling and using your gun when you are taking medications that cause drowsiness or include a warning to not operate machinery while taking the drug. • The loud noise from a fired gun can cause hearing damage, and the debris and hot gas that is often emitted can result in eye injury. Always wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun. A safe practice when handling a gun is to rest your finger on the outside of the trigger guard or along the side of the gun until you are ready to shoot. - Answer-True To "know your target, its surroundings and beyond," you must consider that if the bullet misses or completely passes through the target, it could strike a person or object. - Answer-True Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood alcohol level remains below the legal limit. - Answer-False Which of the following safetypoints should you remember when handling a gun? (page 6) - Answer-A. Never shoot a gun in celebration. B. Do not fire at water, flat or hard surfaces. C. Wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun. D. All of the above. (Correct)