CA-FSC FSC Firearm Handling 2

Question 1

When handing a firearm to another person, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Unload it, open the action, and visually show it is clear before transferring

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Point it at the ground and pass it quickly

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Leave it on a table for them to pick up without touching it

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Keep your finger on the trigger for control during the handoff

Question 2

What does 'muzzle discipline' mean in firearm handling?

Accepted Answer

Always keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction regardless of the situation

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Cleaning the muzzle after every shot

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Attaching a suppressor to reduce noise

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Pointing the muzzle at the ground when not shooting

Question 3

When should a shooter's finger be inside the trigger guard?

Accepted Answer

Only when on target and ready to fire

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Whenever the firearm is held

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Only when the safety is engaged

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When carrying the firearm at the low-ready position

Question 4

A shooter is walking to the firing line and trips. Which rule most directly prevents an accidental discharge in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

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Treating the firearm as always loaded

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Knowing your target and what is beyond it

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Using the proper grip at all times

Question 5

Which of the following is a 'safe direction' when handling a firearm indoors?

Accepted Answer

Toward a concrete floor if no one is below

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At a wall that may have people on the other side

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Toward a window to avoid furniture

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Upward toward the ceiling in all cases

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a trigger guard on a firearm?

Accepted Answer

To protect the trigger from accidental contact or debris

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To improve accuracy by stabilizing the trigger

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To allow the trigger to reset after firing

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To prevent the trigger from moving when the safety is off

Question 7

You pick up an unfamiliar firearm that someone says is unloaded. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Visually and physically check the chamber yourself before doing anything else

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Trust the person since they are the owner

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Point it in a safe direction without checking, since it was just handed to you

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Check only if you plan to fire it