NRA Gun Safety Rules
What are the fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling? correct
answersAlways
keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, always keep your finger off the
triggertountil
ready shoot, always keep the gun unloaded until
ready to use.
What does it mean to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction? correct
answersTo
always be aware of the safest direction to point the gun
depending on the
circumstance
s.
What should you do with your finger when holding a gun? correct
answersRest
finger yourthe frame and outside the trigger guard until you are
alongside
ready to fire.
What should you do if you do not know how to open the action or
inspect the of a gun? correct answersLeave the gun alone and seek
chamber(s)
help from who
someone
does.
What is the first additional NRA gun safety rule? correct answersKnow your
targetisand
what
beyond.
What should you do before shooting to ensure safety? correct
answersObserve
prospective area your
of fire and make sure there are no people or potential
mishaps in that
directio
n.
What should you do before handling a gun? correct answersLearn how it
operates,
know its basic parts, and how to safely open and close the action
and remove
ammunitio
n.
Is a gun's mechanical safety device foolproof? correct answersNo, nothing
can replace
safe gun
handling.
Why is regular maintenance important for guns? correct answersTo remain
operable.
What are some aspects of a gun's general upkeep? correct
answersRegular
and proper cleaning
storage.
What should you do if you have doubts about a gun's
functionality? correct
answersConsult a knowledgeable
gunsmith.
Why is it important to use the correct ammunition for your gun? correct
answersTo
ensure safe
firing.
What are the fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling? correct
answersAlways
keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, always keep your finger off the
triggertountil
ready shoot, always keep the gun unloaded until
ready to use.
What does it mean to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction? correct
answersTo
always be aware of the safest direction to point the gun
depending on the
circumstance
s.
What should you do with your finger when holding a gun? correct
answersRest
finger yourthe frame and outside the trigger guard until you are
alongside
ready to fire.
What should you do if you do not know how to open the action or
inspect the of a gun? correct answersLeave the gun alone and seek
chamber(s)
help from who
someone
does.
What is the first additional NRA gun safety rule? correct answersKnow your
targetisand
what
beyond.
What should you do before shooting to ensure safety? correct
answersObserve
prospective area your
of fire and make sure there are no people or potential
mishaps in that
directio
n.
What should you do before handling a gun? correct answersLearn how it
operates,
know its basic parts, and how to safely open and close the action
and remove
ammunitio
n.
Is a gun's mechanical safety device foolproof? correct answersNo, nothing
can replace
safe gun
handling.
Why is regular maintenance important for guns? correct answersTo remain
operable.
What are some aspects of a gun's general upkeep? correct
answersRegular
and proper cleaning
storage.
What should you do if you have doubts about a gun's
functionality? correct
answersConsult a knowledgeable
gunsmith.
Why is it important to use the correct ammunition for your gun? correct
answersTo
ensure safe
firing.
