Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a safety on a firearm?

To prevent the firearm from being used by unauthorized users
To increase accuracy
To lock the firearm's action open for cleaning
As a mechanical device that can fail, it should not be solely relied upon to prevent a gun from firing

The correct answer is: As a mechanical device that can fail, it should not be solely relied upon to prevent a gun from firing

The purpose of a safety on a firearm is to act as a mechanical device that can help prevent the gun from firing accidentally. It is an additional safety feature, not the primary one, and should not be solely relied upon to prevent the gun from firing. Even with the safety engaged, firearm safety rules such as keeping the gun pointed in a safe direction and finger off the trigger until ready to shoot should always be followed.