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10 Cards in this Set
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What is the primary rule of gun safety?
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Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
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Why is keeping a long gun pointed safely easier?
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Long guns such as rifles, shotguns etc, tend to promote muzzle awareness due to the length of the barrel.
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When gun is in hand, where should your trigger finger be until deciding to shoot?
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It should be kept straight, alongside the frame and out of the trigger guard.
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When should a gun be unloaded?
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When the gun is not being used imminently.
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What hand position should one assume when walking downrange to check your target?
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The firearm should be unloaded with the action open.
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What is meant by "knowing what lies beyond your target"?
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It is important to make sure that there is something that will serve as a backstop to capture bullets. Never fire when innocent people are around.
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Is all ammunition transferable to any type of pistol?
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No. Each firearm is intended for use with a specific cartridge.
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Where do most guns have the ammunition type stamped?
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On the barrel or on the slide.
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How else can ammunition be identified?
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By information printed on the cartridge box and usually stamped on the cartridge head..
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Why is eye and ear protection appropriate?
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Loud sounds produced by the firearm can damage ears. Decibel range varies but around 120-140 dB is average range for a handgun. Debris and hot gases can also cause injury.
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