Can You Pass Our Gun Safety Quiz?
Can You Pass Our Gun Safety Quiz?
Regardless if you are for or against firearms, it is important that everyone knows at least the basics of handling firearms. Even more crucial, people need to have the knowledge of gun handling safety procedures. These things seem like common sense but are not for some people resulting in fatal and non-fatal accidents all of the time. Most people think they know how to be safe around guns but could you pass a basic gun safety test?
Regardless if you are for or against firearms, it is important that everyone knows at least the basics of handling firearms. Even more crucial, people need to have the knowledge of gun handling safety procedures. These things seem like common sense but are not for some people resulting in fatal and non-fatal accidents all of the time. Most people think they know how to be safe around guns but could you pass a basic gun safety test?
You should always assume the gun is loaded.
You should always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
You should keep your firearm loaded at all times so it is ready in the case of an emergency.
Having the safety on guarantees that the firearm will never accidentally fire.
What lies behind your target is relatively unimportant as long as you are sure you can hit what you are aiming at.
Firearms should be stored unloaded, separate from ammunition, and under lock and key in a secure safe.
It is safe to use any ammunition in your firearm as long as it fits in the chamber.
Eye and ear protection are necessary when shooting firearms.
You should always keep your finger on the trigger when holding a firearm so when the time comes you are ready to shoot.
It's important to educate only the people old enough and authorized to handle firearms in your household.
What is the proper way to accept a gun from another person?
It is okay to be reckless with your firearm as long as you know how to handle it and feel confident using it.