RI BLUE CARD EXAM QUIZZES WITH
RIGHT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS .
First Primary Rule of Firearm Safety - Correct Answer -Watch the muzzle; point in a safe
direction at all times
Second Primary Rule of Firearm Safety - Correct Answer -Treat every gun with respect, like
it's loaded.
Third Primary Rule of Firearm Safety - Correct Answer -Be sure of the target; what's in front
of/behind. (Adequate backdrop)
Fourth Primary Rule of Firearm Safety - Correct Answer -Keep finger outside of trigger
guard until ready to shoot. (Prevent Accidental Discharge)
Check your barrel for what before firing? - Correct Answer -Obstructions
What are the five uses for handguns? - Correct Answer -Sports, Recreation, Hunting, Metallic
Silhouette shooting and protection.
The second amendment to the US Constitution guarantees citizens the right to ... - Correct
Answer -Keep and bear arms
Ignorance of handgun laws is a valid excuse for violating them. True or False? - Correct
Answer -False
The three basic parts of a modern handgun are: - Correct Answer -Action, frame and barrel
What inside the ammunition ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin? - Correct
Answer -Primer
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What are the three types of handguns? - Correct Answer -Single shot, revolver, semi-
automatic
What are the three parts of a bullet (tip to base)? - Correct Answer -Bullet, gunpowder,
primer
What's the design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, increasing accuracy and distance? -
Correct Answer -Bore
What describes the size of a handgun bore and size of the cartridge designed for different
bores? - Correct Answer -Caliber
The type of sight found on most handguns is called what? - Correct Answer -Iron/Open sight
The action of a handgun is made up of parts that- - Correct Answer -Load, unload, fire and
eject the cartridge
What are the three type of handgun actions? - Correct Answer -Break/Hinge, semi-automatic,
revolving (single, double)
A handgun safety is located on the receiver and is used to- - Correct Answer -Ensure the
handgun can never be accidentally fired.
Where can caliber specifications be found on a handgun? - Correct Answer -Barrel or slide
Knowing your handguns range is critical- it allows you to- - Correct Answer -Know your
maximum projectile range and know what distances your handgun can cause injury.
Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from
___________. - Correct Answer -Unloaded, locked, separate from ammunition
Good marksmanship is hitting- - Correct Answer -Your target accurately and consistently