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 primary rule of gun safety?

  1. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction

  2. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

  3. Treat every gun as if it were loaded

  4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

The correct answer is D, "All of the above." This is the primary rule of gun safety because each of the listed rules is essential for safe firearm handling. - Always pointing the muzzle in a safe direction ensures that even if an accidental discharge occurs, no one will be harmed by the bullet's path. - Keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot helps prevent accidental discharges. - Treating every gun as if it were loaded instills a mindset of handling firearms with care and respect for their potential danger. By following all of these rules simultaneously, you can significantly reduce the risks associated with handling firearms.

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