Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

When handling a firearm, what is the first rule to always remember?

1. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction

2. Load the firearm

3. Check the ammunition

4. Pull the trigger to see if it's loaded

The correct answer is: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction

When handling a firearm, the first rule to always remember is to keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. This is crucial for firearm safety as it helps prevent accidents and injuries in case the firearm discharges unintentionally. By keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction, even if it were to discharge, the likelihood of causing harm to oneself or others is greatly reduced. It is important to always keep this rule in mind whenever handling a firearm. In relation to the other options: - Loading the firearm should only be done when appropriate and necessary, not as the first rule to remember. - Checking the ammunition is important, but it should come after ensuring the firearm is pointed in a safe direction. - Pulling the trigger to see if it's loaded is extremely dangerous and should never be done as a way to check if a firearm is loaded.