Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Course Practice Exam

Pointing the muzzle of your firearm downrange is the safest direction because it ensures that if the firearm were to discharge, the bullet would travel safely towards the designated shooting area. This helps in preventing any accidental injuries or damage. It is crucial to always treat every firearm as if it is loaded and to exercise extreme caution when handling firearms.

Option B (Towards the sky) can be dangerous as a fired bullet could travel into the air and potentially harm someone once it falls back down to the ground.

Option C (In the direction of your hunting partner) is incorrect and extremely dangerous, as it puts others at risk of being hit by a bullet in the event of an accidental discharge.

Option D (Towards the ground) can also be risky, especially if the ground is hard or rocky, as bullets can ricochet and cause unintended harm.