PAL Firearm Safety Rules (ACTS/PROVE) 5

Question 1

A child finds what appears to be an unloaded firearm in a closet. Under ACTS, what is the correct principle?

Accepted Answer

Children should be taught to leave it and tell an adult, who must then treat it as loaded

Answer

ACTS applies universally — anyone encountering a firearm must assume it is loaded; the child should leave it and notify an adult who then applies PROVE.

Question 2

When does the ACTS rule 'Trigger finger off the trigger' allow you to place your finger on the trigger?

Accepted Answer

Only when you are ready to fire

Answer

Your finger should only enter the trigger guard and touch the trigger when you have made the conscious decision to fire.

Question 3

Why is 'Examine the bore' the final step of PROVE rather than an earlier step?

Accepted Answer

Looking down the bore before removing cartridges risks injury if the firearm is still loaded

Answer

Examining the bore is done last because looking into the muzzle of a potentially loaded firearm before completing all other steps would be dangerous.

Question 4

Which scenario represents a violation of the 'Control the muzzle direction' rule?

Accepted Answer

Sweeping other hunters with the muzzle while turning to track game

Answer

Allowing the muzzle to sweep (cross) other people while moving is a direct violation of the muzzle control rule, regardless of whether the firearm is loaded.

Question 5

How does the 'Assume every firearm is loaded' rule change when you have just completed the full PROVE procedure?

Accepted Answer

It still applies, because the firearm's status can change after PROVE is complete

Answer

The ACTS assumption is never permanently removed; a firearm's status changes the moment it leaves your control or you look away, so you always treat it as loaded.

(PAL) Possession and Acquisition Licence Practice Test

(PAL) Possession and Acquisition Licence Practice Test

PAL Firearm Safety Rules (ACTS/PROVE) 5