RSO Firearm Handling & Safety Procedures

Question 1

What is the first rule of firearm safety?

Accepted Answer

Treat every firearm as loaded

Answer

Always point the firearm at people

Answer

Keep your finger on the trigger at all times

Answer

Ignore firearm safety rules

Question 2

When should your finger be on the trigger?

Accepted Answer

Only when ready to shoot

Answer

Always

Answer

While loading

Answer

While cleaning

Question 3

What is muzzle control?

Accepted Answer

Pointing the muzzle safely

Answer

Covering your eyes

Answer

Firing without aiming

Answer

Ignoring the muzzle

Question 4

How should you check if a firearm is unloaded?

Accepted Answer

Visually and physically inspect

Answer

Assume it is unloaded

Answer

Ask someone else

Answer

Shake the firearm

Question 5

What is the safest way to store firearms?

Accepted Answer

Locked, unloaded, ammo separate

Answer

Loaded and in a drawer

Answer

Under the bed

Answer

Anywhere in the house

Question 6

When is it acceptable to handle a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Only with proper training

Answer

Anytime

Answer

Only when angry

Answer

When no one is watching

Question 7

Why is it important to be aware of your target and what is beyond it?

Accepted Answer

To avoid collateral damage

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To show off

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It is not important

Answer

To scare others

Question 8

What should you do if your firearm jams during firing?

Accepted Answer

Stop and clear jam safely

Answer

Keep firing

Answer

Throw the firearm

Answer

Ignore it

Question 9

How often should firearms be cleaned and maintained?

Accepted Answer

Regularly after use

Answer

Never

Answer

Only when broken

Answer

Only once a year