Firearm safety | Fully Loaded Clip

Welcome to your Firearm safety

When picking up a firearm, you should always assume:

It's unloaded.

It's broken or safe to handle.

It's loaded and treat it as such.

It's a toy.

Where should your finger be when you're not ready to fire?

On the trigger.

Outside the trigger guard.

Hovering near the trigger.

Wrapped around the handle.

If you're unsure if a firearm is loaded, what should you do?

Look down the barrel to check.

Shake it.

Leave it alone.

Open the action and check.

What should you always be aware of before shooting?

The target.

What's behind the target.

What's beside the target.

All of the above.

If the safety on a firearm is on, it's safe to point it at something or someone:

True, that's what the safety is for.

False, a safety is a mechanical device that can fail. Never point a gun at something you don't intend to shoot.

If you've fired a gun and the bullet didn't discharge, you can immediately open the action to check:

True, you should immediately see what's wrong.

False, you should keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait for a short period to ensure it isn't a delayed fire.

A gun's safety ensures it won't fire:

True, that's the only purpose of a safety.

False, while a safety is a tool to help prevent accidental discharges, it doesn't guarantee the gun won't fire. Always follow all firearm safety rules.

Using alcohol or drugs while handling firearms is:

Acceptable if you're experienced.

Okay if you consume only a small amount.

Always unsafe.

Allowed with certain medications.

Which type of ammunition should you use for your firearm?

Any that fits.

The type specified by the firearm manufacturer.

Older, rusty ones for practice.

Those recommended by friends.

Regularly cleaning and maintaining your firearm is important because:

It increases the resale value.

It ensures the firearm operates safely and correctly.

It's a fun activity.

It changes the firearm's appearance.

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