Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Course with practice exams. This guide includes multiple choice questions, flashcards, and detailed explanations to help ensure you're ready for the hunter safety exam.

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What is the first rule of gun safety?

Treat every gun as if it is loaded
Only point the gun at objects you intend to shoot
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it

The correct answer is: Treat every gun as if it is loaded

The first rule of gun safety is to always treat every gun as if it is loaded. This means that even if you know the gun is not loaded, you should still handle it with the utmost care and safety. Option B is incorrect because it is never safe to point a gun at anything unless you intend to shoot. Option C is also incorrect because you should never have your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Option D is also incorrect because while knowing your target and what's beyond it is important, it is not the first rule of gun safety. The first rule is to always treat every gun as if it is loaded to prevent any accidents from occurring.