Rhode Island Blue Card Test Study
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The basic thought behind the rules of gun handling is to
Ans: eliminate the chance of an accident occurring
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The first subject taught to a beginner Ans: safety
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The "safety" on a firearm is Ans: used only to supplement
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proper handling; a safety is not infallible
First thing to do when picking up a handgun Ans: point
muzzle in a safe direction
A firearm loaded, action closed, and with the safety on
Ans: may sometimes fire when dropped or struck sharply
The first step in safe handgun storage is to Ans: be sure it
is unloaded
A person taking medication, stimulants, depressants, or
pain killers, or has consumed alcohol should never Ans:
clean, handle, or shoot a firearm
There are certain rules to keeping firearms in the home
that deserve constant attention, one of these is Ans:
storing guns locked and secured separate from ammo
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If there are small children in the home Ans: keep out of
reach in a high drawer or shelf in a gun cabinet
Another rule for keeping firearms in the home with family
Ans: all family members should learn and know the rules
of firearm safety
When cleaning a firearm Ans: the gun must be unloaded,
ammo locked away, and muzzle pointed in a safe direction
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When being stored from one season to the next Ans:
thoroughly clean, metal parts lightly oiled, and stored in a
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locked rack
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Keeping your own personal records of serial numbers and
photos of your firearms is important for Ans: 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 Ans: at a bonafide shooting range
A license or permit to carry is required for carrying a
pistol or revolver except Ans: to transport to a bonafide
shooting range
To transport a pistol or revolver legally to and from a
bonafide shooting range it should be Ans: 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