Rhode Island Blue Card Test Study Guide | Complete Questions with 100% Correct
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The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to
eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner
safety
The "safety" on a firearm is
used only to supplement proper handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun
point muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on
may sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to
be sure it is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol
should never
clean, handle, or shoot a firearm
There are certain rules to keeping firearms in the home that deserve constant attention, one of
these is
storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home
keep out of reach in a high drawer or shelf in a gun cabinet
Another rule for keeping firearms in the home with family
all family members should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm
the gun must be unloaded, ammo locked away, and muzzle pointed in a safe direction
When being stored from one season to the next
thoroughly clean, metal parts lightly oiled, and stored in a locked rack
Keeping your own personal records of serial numbers and photos of your firearms is important
for
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, proof of ownership, insurance, and liability if the firearm is lost or stolen and used in a crime
The only area where a person may discharge a pistol or revolver is
at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a pistol or revolver except
to transport to a bonafide shooting range
To transport a pistol or revolver legally to and from a bonafide shooting range it should be
broken down, unloaded, and carried only as circumstances permit; or provided such pistols or
revolvers or any combination thereof are unloaded and secured in a separate container suitable
for the purpose
When transporting to and from a range firearms should be
unloaded and in a case, separate from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed when
on the line actually firing at a proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be
safety
On hearing the command "cease firing" you should
immediately stop firing and lay the gun down
The best backstop for an outdoor rifle range is
a high earthen embankment free of rocks and stones
On an outdoor range there should be a safety area behind the backstop of at least
500 yards
It is dangerous to leave heavy grease or oil in the bore because
chamber pressure can be increased to the danger point when it is fired
When someone shows you an unfamiliar firearm
leave the firearm alone until your friend demonstrates how to open the action and shows that it is
empty
When showing a firearm to friends you should
first check to make sure the safety is on
A person 18 years of age may purchase a handgun
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Answers
The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to
eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
The first subject taught to a beginner
safety
The "safety" on a firearm is
used only to supplement proper handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun
point muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on
may sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to
be sure it is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or pain killers, or has consumed alcohol
should never
clean, handle, or shoot a firearm
There are certain rules to keeping firearms in the home that deserve constant attention, one of
these is
storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
If there are small children in the home
keep out of reach in a high drawer or shelf in a gun cabinet
Another rule for keeping firearms in the home with family
all family members should learn and know the rules of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm
the gun must be unloaded, ammo locked away, and muzzle pointed in a safe direction
When being stored from one season to the next
thoroughly clean, metal parts lightly oiled, and stored in a locked rack
Keeping your own personal records of serial numbers and photos of your firearms is important
for
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, proof of ownership, insurance, and liability if the firearm is lost or stolen and used in a crime
The only area where a person may discharge a pistol or revolver is
at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a pistol or revolver except
to transport to a bonafide shooting range
To transport a pistol or revolver legally to and from a bonafide shooting range it should be
broken down, unloaded, and carried only as circumstances permit; or provided such pistols or
revolvers or any combination thereof are unloaded and secured in a separate container suitable
for the purpose
When transporting to and from a range firearms should be
unloaded and in a case, separate from ammo
The actions of a handgun at the range should be closed when
on the line actually firing at a proper target with a proper backstop
The primary consideration for all shooters should be
safety
On hearing the command "cease firing" you should
immediately stop firing and lay the gun down
The best backstop for an outdoor rifle range is
a high earthen embankment free of rocks and stones
On an outdoor range there should be a safety area behind the backstop of at least
500 yards
It is dangerous to leave heavy grease or oil in the bore because
chamber pressure can be increased to the danger point when it is fired
When someone shows you an unfamiliar firearm
leave the firearm alone until your friend demonstrates how to open the action and shows that it is
empty
When showing a firearm to friends you should
first check to make sure the safety is on
A person 18 years of age may purchase a handgun
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