Nevada CCW proficiency test 40 Questions and
Correct Answers
Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the firearm
safely
False
If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it.
True
As long as the cartridge fits into the chamber or magazine of a firearm it means that its the correct
ammunition for that particular firearm
False
As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self defense
True
The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times
Loaded
Everyone should comply with the following firearm handling safety rules
Keep muzzle or barrel pointed in a safe direction
Keep finger off trigger and outside the trigger guard
Keep the action open and the firearm unloadded until raeady to use
When shooting on an organized range, either indoors or outdoors you are responsible for _______?
, Reading the rules, Understanding the rules, Obeying the range command
For fire arms to work safely and reliably they require
Correct ammunition and regular cleaning and care
It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection
False
If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car you should
Retreat in the opposite direction from which the car is traveling
The term deadly force means
That force which under the circumstances it is used is readily capable of causing death or serious
bodily harm
Warning shots should not be utilized because
Firing the weapon can have an affect on your ability to think clearly and rounds shot into the air
return to the ground at a high velocity and can cause injury
A basic firearm handling safety rule is
Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use
The first rule of firearms safety is
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Correct Answers
Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the firearm
safely
False
If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it.
True
As long as the cartridge fits into the chamber or magazine of a firearm it means that its the correct
ammunition for that particular firearm
False
As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self defense
True
The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times
Loaded
Everyone should comply with the following firearm handling safety rules
Keep muzzle or barrel pointed in a safe direction
Keep finger off trigger and outside the trigger guard
Keep the action open and the firearm unloadded until raeady to use
When shooting on an organized range, either indoors or outdoors you are responsible for _______?
, Reading the rules, Understanding the rules, Obeying the range command
For fire arms to work safely and reliably they require
Correct ammunition and regular cleaning and care
It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection
False
If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car you should
Retreat in the opposite direction from which the car is traveling
The term deadly force means
That force which under the circumstances it is used is readily capable of causing death or serious
bodily harm
Warning shots should not be utilized because
Firing the weapon can have an affect on your ability to think clearly and rounds shot into the air
return to the ground at a high velocity and can cause injury
A basic firearm handling safety rule is
Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use
The first rule of firearms safety is
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
