New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

The primary rule of gun safety, as emphasized by most firearm safety courses and experts, is to always point the muzzle in a safe direction. This rule is paramount to ensure the safety of oneself and others at all times. By adhering to this rule, the risk of unintentional discharge causing harm or damage is significantly reduced. It is important to always remember this fundamental rule whenever handling a firearm. While the other options (B, C, and D) are also critical components of firearm safety, such as keeping your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot, identifying your target and what is beyond it, and wearing ear and eye protection when shooting, they are secondary to the primary rule of always pointing the muzzle in a safe direction.