Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Test Prep

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What is the primary rule of gun safety?

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction

Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

Treat every gun as if it were loaded

All of the above

The correct answer is D, "All of the above." This is the primary rule of gun safety because each of the listed rules is essential for safe firearm handling.

- Always pointing the muzzle in a safe direction ensures that even if an accidental discharge occurs, no one will be harmed by the bullet's path.

- Keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot helps prevent accidental discharges.

- Treating every gun as if it were loaded instills a mindset of handling firearms with care and respect for their potential danger.

By following all of these rules simultaneously, you can significantly reduce the risks associated with handling firearms.

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