NRA Firearm Safety & Handling Procedures 4

Question 1

A student turns around at the firing line to ask a question while holding a pistol. What is the main safety violation?

Accepted Answer

Turning around while armed carries the muzzle off the downrange safe direction

Answer

Turning around while holding a gun almost always sweeps the muzzle across people, which breaks the safe-direction rule.

Question 2

A 'safe direction' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A direction where an unintentional discharge would not cause injury, and at worst only minor property damage

Answer

Which direction is safe depends on the situation: it is wherever an unintentional discharge would not injure anyone.

Question 3

Where should the trigger finger rest when the shooter is not ready to fire?

Accepted Answer

Straight along the side of the frame, outside the trigger guard

Answer

Keeping the finger straight along the frame, outside the trigger guard, prevents unintentional trigger presses.

Question 4

Which is the most secure way to store firearms in a home with children?

Accepted Answer

Unloaded and locked in a gun safe or with a locking device, with ammunition stored separately under lock

Answer

Locked, unloaded storage with ammunition secured separately keeps unauthorized people from getting to the guns.

Question 5

What does the NRA Eddie Eagle GunSafe program teach children to do if they find a gun?

Accepted Answer

Stop! Don't touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up.

Answer

Eddie Eagle teaches children four steps: Stop! Don't touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up.

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