PAL - Possession and Acquisition Licence Firearm Safety Rules (ACTS/PROVE) Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the ACTS acronym for firearm safety, what is the first and most fundamental assumption a person must make when handling any firearm?

Accepted Answer

Assume every firearm is loaded.

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Assume the safety is always engaged.

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Assume the person who last handled it unloaded it correctly.

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Assume it is a non-restricted firearm.

Question 2

You are handed a semi-automatic pistol by a friend at the shooting range. After pointing it in a safe direction and removing the magazine, what is the immediate next step in the PROVE procedure to ensure it is unloaded?

Accepted Answer

Observe the chamber to ensure it is empty.

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Examine the bore for obstructions.

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Pull the trigger to test the action.

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Verify the feeding path is clear.

Question 3

Which of the following actions is a direct violation of the 'C' in the ACTS firearm safety rules?

Accepted Answer

Briefly pointing the firearm at the ceiling while adjusting your grip.

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Keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

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Storing a firearm in a locked cabinet.

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Assuming a firearm is loaded when you first pick it up.

Question 4

A hunter is crossing a fence. To do so safely, they unload their bolt-action rifle and hand it to their partner. What is the most critical safety step the partner should take immediately upon receiving the firearm?

Accepted Answer

Immediately open the action and visually inspect the chamber themselves.

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Trust the hunter's word that the firearm is unloaded.

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Check the external safety to ensure it is in the "on" position.

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Put the firearm on the ground and cross the fence first.

Question 5

When following the PROVE procedure, what does the step "Verify the feeding path" specifically require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Check for any cartridges that may be in the path between the magazine and the chamber.

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Ensure the magazine has been removed from the firearm.

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Look into the chamber from the muzzle end.

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Test the trigger to make sure the firing pin is functioning correctly.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the rule concerning the trigger finger, as outlined in ACTS?

Accepted Answer

The trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and completely out of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.

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The trigger finger can rest lightly on the trigger if the safety is on.

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The trigger finger should only enter the trigger guard when the sights are on target.

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The trigger finger should be indexed along the slide or frame, but inside the trigger guard for quick access.