Firearms Safety – Quiz [vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_column_text] Welcome to your Firearms Safety - Quiz You should Always check your ammunition head-stamp markings and ensure it matches the cartridge marking requirements on the firearm. Usually marked on the firearms barrel. True False None Select all answers below that are bullet types. 243 Winchester 7mm Remington Magnum 30-30 Winchester 300 Winchester Magnum 22 Long Rifle Winchester Pointed Soft Point (PSP) When you initially pick-up and handle a firearm, the first things you should do is: [Select all that SAFELY apply...In no particular order] Ensure the firearm is NOT loaded Check the barrel for possible obstructions Keep the muzzle pointed away from you Keep the muzzle pointed up Keep the muzzle pointed down Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Keep your fingers off the trigger Assume the firearm is loaded Your buddy correctly informs you that a 243 Winchester cartridge design is based on the 308 Winchester cartridge. He further informs you that it will easily fit in a 308 Winchesters' chamber and is safe to use and fire in your 308 Winchester. True False None You find your friends reloaded ammunition for his 30-06 Springfield neatly stacked and organized on his reloading bench. He said you should try it out in your 30-06 Springfield. You should: Go ahead and give it a try. You double checked the head-stamps and it is in fact 30-06 Springfield ammunition Only use it if your friend put it back in original factory packaging Not use it because it could be reloaded ammunition not developed for your specific firearm Use it. You promised to pay him back You and your spouse are members of a local range. You are packing up your gear and firearms. Select the items that you should find in your range bag or box. Ear protection for each of you Eye protection for each of you Correct ammunition for the firearms you are both taking to the range Binary exploding targets Paper targets would be handy Shooting gloves if you desire Sun protection (Hats & sunscreen) on sunny days Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages Firearm maintenance is necessary and useful for what reasons: [Select all that apply] It will ensure proper functioning when clean It will provide you with a chance to inspect for possible damage which could cause an unsafe situation It will help preserve the finish on wood and metal It will provide you with a chance to remain familiar with its safety functions and operation When driving around your hunting territory, it is perfectly legal and safe to have a loaded firearm on or in your vehicle/quad/snowmobile as long as there is an open season in that area. True False None A family member lends you a firearm for the weekend to try out. You are excited because you have never used that type or model before. You should: [Select all that apply] Only use internet videos to figure it out Get appropriate instructions if possible. And always read the owners manual Who reads the manuals anyways. Just load it and shoot it Trust yourself, you'll figure it out! Shooting sports are very fun and extremely rewarding in many ways. It is your responsibility to conduct yourself in a safe manner and to adhere to all safety rules and regulations in order to avoid injury to yourself or others. Do you accept these responsibilties? Please select your answer I Accept these responsibilities I do not Accept these responsibilities Type exactly what you see above here; so we can ensure you are not an internet trolling spam robot. Time's up[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
