FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate Fundamental Firearm Safety Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary and most important rule of firearm safety?

Accepted Answer

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

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Treat all guns as if they are loaded.

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Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

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Know your target and what is beyond it.

Question 2

You are at a shooting range and your friend hands you a pistol, saying, 'Don't worry, it's not loaded.' What should be your immediate first action?

Accepted Answer

Point it in a safe direction and check the chamber and magazine yourself.

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Take their word for it and place the firearm on the bench.

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Immediately pull the trigger to confirm it's empty.

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Hand it back and ask them to show you it's unloaded.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct practice for trigger discipline?

Accepted Answer

Rest your finger on the trigger guard or along the side of the gun until you are ready to fire.

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Place your finger on the trigger as soon as you pick up the firearm.

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Keep your finger on the trigger only if the safety is engaged.

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Alternate your finger on and off the trigger to stay ready.

Question 4

Before you decide to pull the trigger, you must be absolutely sure of your target. What else must you be sure of?

Accepted Answer

What is immediately in front of and directly behind your target.

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The current market value of the firearm.

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The weather conditions.

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How many rounds are left in your magazine.

Question 5

When is it appropriate to have your firearm loaded?

Accepted Answer

Only when you are at the range or in the field, ready to shoot.

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When it is stored in your bedside table for easy access.

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When you are transporting it in your vehicle.

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At all times, to ensure you are always prepared.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Open the action and visually verify that the chamber is empty before passing it.

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Hand it to them muzzle first so they can check the barrel.

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Close the action and engage the safety before passing it.

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Keep it loaded but point it at the ground.