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Firearm Safety Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about general safety when handling firearms.

A multiple-choice quiz by fertigline. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fertigline

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
104,010

Updated
Aug 04 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
26889

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Question 1 of 10

1. You should treat all firearms like they are loaded and ready to fire.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. You should always keep your finger off the _______ until ready to use. Hint

sling

barrel

trigger

stock

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Question 4 of 10

4. Always keep a firearm ________ unless you have good reason for it to be in a different state. Hint

unloaded

partially loaded

loaded

fully loaded

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the thing called that people aim and shoot at to increase their accuracy?

Answer: (One Word, also the name of a department store.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the things you load into firearms?

Ballistics

Ammunition

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Question 7 of 10

7. It really doesn't matter what type of ammo you use in a firearm; if it fits it will work.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. It's a good idea to keep your firearms locked up when not in use.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What two things are recommended to wear when shooting your firearm? Hint

steel toed boots and Kevlar gloves

ear and eye protection

helmet and bulletproof vest

warm clothes and gloves

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Question 10 of 10

10. Never shoot at a ____ surface, as the bullet can ricochet off and hit an unintended target. Hint

dirt

soft

hard

wood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You should treat all firearms like they are loaded and ready to fire.

Answer: True

Using firearms can be a fun experience if you observe a few simple safety rules.

2. Always keep a firearm pointed in a safe direction.

Answer: True

Never point a firearm at anything that is not safe to shoot. Know where your muzzle is pointing at all times.

3. You should always keep your finger off the _______ until ready to use.

Answer: trigger

It's a good idea to keep your hand on the stock below the trigger on a rifle and shotgun, and your finger along the barrel when holding a pistol.

4. Always keep a firearm ________ unless you have good reason for it to be in a different state.

Answer: unloaded

Always know the status of a firearm that you are handling. The first thing you should do is see if there is a round in the chamber and if there are any rounds in the magazine.

Load a firearm only when you are carrying or keeping it in a situation where you are prepared to actually use it.

5. What is the thing called that people aim and shoot at to increase their accuracy?

Answer: target

Targets come in many sizes and shapes; the most common is a piece of heavy paper with concentric circles and a red bull's eye in the center.

6. What are the things you load into firearms?

Answer: Ammunition

A round of ammunition consists of a bullet, the casing, the powder and the primer. You should always clean your firearms after shooting them.

7. It really doesn't matter what type of ammo you use in a firearm; if it fits it will work.

Answer: False

You should always use the ammo that is made for the firearm that you are using.

8. It's a good idea to keep your firearms locked up when not in use.

Answer: True

You can use things like gun cabinets, trigger locks, etc. to keep your firearms safe and out of reach of children.

9. What two things are recommended to wear when shooting your firearm?

Answer: ear and eye protection

Firearms are loud and could cause ear damage if used without protection for prolonged periods. And eye protection can save you from any debris that might fly off the firearm while firing.

10. Never shoot at a ____ surface, as the bullet can ricochet off and hit an unintended target.

Answer: hard

Always know your target and what is beyond your target. Be safe and educate those around you about the do's and don'ts of using firearms.

Source: Author fertigline

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