Firearm Safety Study Guide

Safety

A device on a firearm intended to help provide protection against accidental discharge under normal usage when properly engaged.

Magazine Release

A device that releases the magazine so that it can be removed from the firearm.

Semiautomatic pistol

A firearm that fires a single cartridge each time the trigger is pulled, and which automatically extracts and ejects the empty cartridge case and reloads the chamber.

Revolver

A firearm that has a rotating cylinder containing a number of chambers

Cartridge

A single unit of ammunition made up of the case, primer, propellant and bullet.

Double-Action

A type of firearm action in which a single pull of the trigger both cocks the hammer and releases it.

Which of the following steps should be taken to "childproof" your firearm? (page 32) A. Use a firearms safety device AND store the firearm in a locked container. B. Always store your firearm unloaded. C. Store ammunition separately in a locked container. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above

Caliber

The bullet or barrel diameter.

Muzzle

The front end of the barrel from which a bullet exits.

Barrel

The metal tube through which a bullet passes on its way to a target.

It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a firearm knowing its identification marks have been erased or altered.

True

It is illegal to carry a loaded firearm on one's person or in a vehicle while in any public place, on any public street, or in any place where it is unlawful to discharge a firearm.

True

Just because a cartridge fits into your firearm does not necessarily mean it is safe to shoot.

True

You cannot be too careful with children and guns

True

Trigger locks

Typically, a two-piece devices that fit around the trigger and trigger guard to prevent access to the trigger.

Cable locks

Typically, they work by looping a strong steel cable through the action of the firearm to block the firearm's operation and prevent accidental firing.

If your firearm malfunctions, always keep the basic safety rules in mind and do the following:

1. STOP FIRING! 2. KEEP THE GUN POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 3. WAIT TEN SECONDS. 4. SEEK COMPETENT HELP.

The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are:

1. Stop 2. Don't touch 3. Leave the area 4. Tell an adult

What are the six basic gun safety rules?

1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded 2. Keep gun pointed in safest possible direction 3. Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot 4. Know your target, its surroundings, and beyond 5. Know how to property operate your gun 6. Store your gun safely and securely to prevent unauthorized use. Guns and ammunition should be stored separately.

Magazine

A separate box-like metal container for semi-automatic pistols into which cartridges are loaded.

Action

A series of moving parts that allow a firearm to be loaded, fired and unloaded.

After ensuring a double-action revolver is pointed in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger, you begin unloading the firearm by: (page 13) A. Opening the cylinder. B. Locking the slide back. C. Opening the loading gate. D. Pushing the magazine release.

A. Opening the cylinder

Firearm or ammunition caliber refers to: (page 26) A. Barrel length. B. Magazine capacity. C. Barrel or bullet diameter. D. Bullet velocity.

C. Barrel or bullet diameter.

A magazine is part of a: (page 17) A. Single-action revolver. B. Double-action revolver. C. Semiautomatic pistol. D. Single-action and a double- action revolver.

C. Semiautomatic pistol

Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood alcohol level remains below the legal limit.

False

Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm.

False. They can use their thumb resulting in invariably the barrel of the gun is pointing directly at the child's face.

Trigger Guard

Located on the underside of the gun, the trigger guard is a rigid loop which particularly surrounds the trigger to prevent damage or accidental discharge.

Cylinder

The part of a revolver that holds ammunition in individual chambers.

Hammer

The part of the firing mechanism which strikes the firing pin or primer.

Chamber

The rear part of a gun barrel where the cartridge is located when the gun is loaded.

Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its warranty.

True

Generally, a person may legally have a loaded firearm, if otherwise lawful, at his or her campsite.

True

Neither trigger locks nor cable locks are designed to prevent access to the firearm

True

T/F: To "know your target, its surroundings and beyond," you must consider that if the bullet misses or completely passes through the target, it could strike a person or object.

True

The importance of the "dangerous range" is that a bullet can travel far beyond the intended target.

True

To legally give a firearm to your best friend as a birthday gift, you must complete the transfer of the firearm through a licensed firearms dealer.

True

To prevent injury or death caused by improper storage of guns in a home where children are likely to be present, you should store all guns unloaded, lock them with a firearms safety device and store them in a locked container.

True

You should NOT assume a semiautomatic pistol is unloaded just because the magazine is removed from the handgun.

True

Straw Purchase

buying a gun for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one, or buying a gun for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction.

Two of the most common locking mechanisms are:

trigger locks and cable locks