Firearm safety

Question 1

Firearm Safety (3 rules for firearm safety)

Answer 1

1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction
3. Keep your finger off the trigger

Question 2

Unloading a Firearm (steps to properly unload a firearm)

Answer 2

1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction (finger off the trigger)
2. Remove the source of ammunition
3. Open the action/breech-visually and physically inspect the chamber

Question 3

Types of Firearms (2 general types of firearms)

Answer 3

Handguns and Long Guns

Question 4

Types of Handguns (2 types)

Answer 4

Pistol

Revolver

Question 5

Types of Long Guns (2 types)

Answer 5

Rifle

Shotgun

Question 6

Handgun features: Revolver

Type of Action and loading mechanisms

Answer 6

May be double action or single action

Loading mechanism:

1. Swing out cylinder
2. Loading gate
3. Top break or tip up
4. Removals cylinder

Question 7

Handgun features: pistol

3 distinct features

Answer 7

1. May be auto loading or manually loaded
2. May be double action/single action, double action only or single action only
3. May be hammer fired or striker fired

Question 8

Long Gun Features: Action Types

5 types

Answer 8

Lever Action
Bolt Action
Pump/Slide Action
Break Open Action
Auto Loading Action

Question 9

Long Gun Features: Mode of Fire

Answer 9

Manually Loaded

1. Single Shot
2. Repeater