Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Exam. Study with multiple choice questions, each featuring hints and explanations. Get ready for your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What is the safest way to transport firearms?

  1. Unloaded and cased

  2. Loaded but not cocked

  3. With the safety on

  4. Without ammunition in the magazine

The correct answer is: Unloaded and cased

The safest way to transport firearms is unloaded and cased because this practice helps prevent any accidental discharge or mishandling of the firearm during transportation. By keeping the firearm unloaded, the risk of an unintentional discharge is significantly reduced. Additionally, storing the firearm in a case adds an extra layer of safety by providing a secure and protective container that can prevent damage to the firearm and ensure that it is not easily accessed by unauthorized individuals. Option B (Loaded but not cocked), Option C (With the safety on), and Option D (Without ammunition in the magazine) do not offer the same level of safety as transporting firearms unloaded and cased. While these options may provide some level of safety when handling a firearm under certain circumstances, they do not address the overall safety concerns associated with transporting firearms in various situations.