Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What is the primary rule of gun safety when handling firearms?

Always point the muzzle in a safe direction
Keep your finger on the trigger
Only load the gun when you are in the field
Unload the gun when not in use

The correct answer is: Always point the muzzle in a safe direction

The primary rule of gun safety when handling firearms is to always point the muzzle in a safe direction. This means that the gun should never be pointed at anyone or anything that you do not intend to shoot. Keeping your finger on the trigger, as mentioned in option B, is actually a safety violation and can result in unintentional firing. Option C is also incorrect as guns should only be loaded when you are in a shooting or hunting scenario, not when you are simply handling it. Unloading the gun when not in use, as stated in option D, is a good safety practice, but it is not the primary rule of gun safety. Always pointing the muzzle in a safe direction is the most important rule to prevent accidents and injuries.