Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

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In the event of a misfire, what is the safest action to take?

Open the action immediately to check for problems
Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait
Try firing again immediately
Shake the firearm to loosen the primer

The correct answer is: Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait

In the event of a misfire, the safest action to take is to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait. This is the correct choice because if there has been a misfire, there is a possibility that the round may still ignite, even though there was a delay. By keeping the gun pointed in a safe direction and waiting, you are minimizing the risk of injury in case the round does eventually go off. It is important to exercise caution and not immediately open the action or try firing again, as this could potentially lead to an accidental discharge. Additionally, shaking the firearm to loosen the primer is not a safe or recommended action in the event of a misfire.