Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Test Prep

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What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

Disassemble the firearm as much as the manufacturer recommends

Wipe down the exterior with a lightly oiled rag

Make sure the firearm is unloaded

The first step in cleaning a firearm should always be ensuring that it is unloaded. This is a crucial safety measure that must never be skipped. Option A is incorrect because it is not necessary to fully disassemble the firearm, only the parts that need cleaning. Option B is incorrect because wiping down the exterior should only be done after the firearm has been disassembled and cleaned. Option D is incorrect because using cleaning solvent should also be done after the firearm has been disassembled. Option C is the most important step and should always be done before any other cleaning tasks.

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Apply gun cleaning solvent to the bore

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