Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

What is a safe carrying position for your firearm?

1. With the muzzle pointed at the ground

2. With the muzzle pointed over the shoulder

3. Two-handed carry with the action open

4. Resting on the shooter’s foot

The correct answer is: Two-handed carry with the action open

A and B are incorrect options because they both involve the muzzle being pointed in an unsafe direction. A, with the muzzle pointed at the ground, still poses a risk to others in case of accidental discharge. B, with the muzzle pointed over the shoulder, can potentially harm the shooter or others behind them if the gun were to discharge. D is also incorrect because resting the firearm on the shooter's foot is an unstable and unsafe position, as the gun could easily fall or be kicked in an unintended direction. The correct answer, C, is a two-handed carry with the action open. This is the safest carrying position because it allows the shooter to have full control of the firearm while also ensuring that the action is open and visible, indicating that the gun is not loaded and ready to fire. Additionally, carrying with two hands provides a more stable grip and less risk of accidental discharge.