Maine Firearm Hunter Safety Course Practice Exam

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Before crossing a fence with a firearm, you should:

Unload the firearm
Place the firearm under the fence
Cross with the firearm in your hands
Jump over with the firearm loaded

The correct answer is: Unload the firearm

Before crossing a fence with a firearm, it is crucial to unload the firearm. This safety measure helps prevent accidental discharge while navigating obstacles like fences. Unloading the firearm ensures that there is no round in the chamber and significantly reduces the risk of a dangerous situation occurring. Therefore, unloading the firearm before crossing a fence is the safest and most responsible practice for hunters to follow. Placing the firearm under the fence can lead to accidental damage or loss of the firearm, crossing with the firearm in your hands increases the risk of an unintentional discharge, and jumping over a fence with a loaded firearm is extremely unsafe and can result in injury or worse.