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 step in cleaning a firearm?

Disassemble the firearm as much as the manufacturer recommends
Wipe down the exterior with a lightly oiled rag
Make sure the firearm is unloaded
Apply gun cleaning solvent to the bore

The correct answer is: Make sure the firearm is unloaded

The first step in cleaning a firearm should always be ensuring that it is unloaded. This is a crucial safety measure that must never be skipped. Option A is incorrect because it is not necessary to fully disassemble the firearm, only the parts that need cleaning. Option B is incorrect because wiping down the exterior should only be done after the firearm has been disassembled and cleaned. Option D is incorrect because using cleaning solvent should also be done after the firearm has been disassembled. Option C is the most important step and should always be done before any other cleaning tasks.