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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Which of the following is a safe practice when handling a gun?

Resting a loaded gun against a vehicle
Carrying a gun with the finger on the trigger
Pointing the muzzle in a safe direction
Using alcohol or drugs before shooting

The correct answer is: Pointing the muzzle in a safe direction

Pointing the muzzle in a safe direction is a fundamental rule of gun safety. By choosing this option, you are ensuring that if the gun were to discharge, it would not cause harm to anyone or anything valuable. Always treat every gun as if it were loaded and keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. This practice helps prevent accidents and injuries. In contrast: A. Resting a loaded gun against a vehicle is unsafe as the gun could fall and discharge accidentally. B. Carrying a gun with the finger on the trigger can lead to accidental firing by applying pressure to the trigger. D. Using alcohol or drugs before shooting impairs judgment and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents.