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?

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
Keep your finger on the trigger
Only use the safety when storing the gun
Unload the gun when not in use

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

The primary rule of gun safety is to always point the muzzle in a safe direction. This is crucial because it helps ensure that if the gun were to accidentally discharge, no one would be unintentionally endangered by the bullet. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times is a fundamental rule to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of oneself and those around. The other options are incorrect because keeping your finger on the trigger increases the risk of an accidental discharge, only using the safety when storing the gun is not sufficient for safe handling during other times, and unloading the gun when not in use is important but should always be accompanied by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction.