Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Test Prep

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At what point is a firearm considered 'loaded'?

When the safety is off

When there is a shell in the chamber

A firearm is considered 'loaded' when there is a shell in the chamber. This is because the chamber is the part of the firearm where the cartridge is inserted before firing. Having a shell in the chamber means that the firearm is ready to fire with just a pull of the trigger. The other options are not correct because:

- The safety being off does not necessarily indicate that there is a round in the chamber.

- The firearm being cocked means that the firing pin is in a ready position, but it does not necessarily mean there is a round in the chamber.

- Shells in the magazine are not in the chamber and need to be chambered before the firearm is considered 'loaded.' This is why the correct answer is when there is a shell in the chamber.

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When it is cocked

When there are shells in the magazine

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