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Firearm Safety Rules Flashcards

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  1. When passing a firearm to another person, what must you do first?

    Answer: Point it in a safe direction and open the action to show it is unloaded

    Before transferring a firearm, always open the action, verify it is unloaded, and keep it pointed in a safe direction.

  2. Which of the following best describes a 'safe direction' when handling a firearm?

    Answer: Any direction where an unintended discharge would not injure anyone or cause unacceptable damage

    A safe direction is any direction where an unintended discharge would not cause injury or unacceptable property damage, depending on the environment.

  3. Why should you never rely solely on a mechanical safety device?

    Answer: Safeties can fail due to wear, damage, or mechanical defect

    Mechanical safeties can fail and should never be substituted for the fundamental rules of safe firearm handling.

  4. What does the ACTS acronym stand for in Canadian firearm safety?

    Answer: Assume loaded, Control muzzle, Trigger finger, See your target

    ACTS stands for Assume every firearm is loaded, Control the muzzle direction, Trigger finger off the trigger, See your target and what's beyond.

  5. What should you do if you encounter a misfire (the trigger is pulled but the firearm does not discharge)?

    Answer: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action

    A hangfire (delayed ignition) can occur, so keep the muzzle downrange in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action.

  6. Where should your trigger finger be positioned when you are not actively shooting?

    Answer: Along the frame outside the trigger guard

    The trigger finger must be kept straight along the frame outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.

  7. Before shooting, what must you identify beyond your target?

    Answer: What lies in the backstop and beyond in case of a miss or pass-through

    You must identify what is beyond your target because a bullet can travel through or miss the target and injure people or property further away.