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?

Keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
Always point the gun in a safe direction
Use only the ammo for which your gun is chambered
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

The correct answer is: Always point the gun in a safe direction

The primary rule of gun safety is to always point the gun in a safe direction. This means that you should never point a gun at anyone, even if you believe it is unloaded. The other options are incorrect for various reasons - option A only specifies to keep the gun unloaded until ready to use, but does not address the issue of pointing the gun in a safe direction. Option C only addresses the type of ammunition to use, but does not mention anything about handling the gun safely. Similarly, Option D only focuses on keeping your finger off the trigger, but does not mention where the gun should be pointed. It is important to follow all of these rules, but the primary rule is to always point the gun in a safe direction to prevent any accidents.