10. Social Responsibility of the Firearms Owner

Question 1

Is there a time period when a gun owner does not have to have a moral or a legal responsibility for him firearm?

Answer 1

24 hours a day

Question 2

List five hazards that could potentially cause firearm injuries and fatalities?

Answer 2

Access by unqualified or unauthorized users, unintentional discharge, wrong ammunition, ricochets, wrong target

Question 3

List three ethical responsiblilies of a firearms owner?

Answer 3

Proper storage of firearms and ammunition, explain firearm safety to family, remove firearms from violent situations, act sensibly, don’t drink or do drugs when around firearms, get permission before shooting someone else’s gun, get your eye sight checked, maintain your firearm, avoid firing by roads or buildings, respect all laws/bylaws, and wear PPE