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True or False
Ignorance of handgun laws is a valid excuse for violating them.
False
The action of a handgun is made up of parts that:
load, unload, fire and eject the cartridge.
The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, which increases accuracy and distance, is called:
rifling
The proper technique for pulling the trigger when shooting a handgun is to __________.
Good marksmanship is __________.
hitting your target accurately and consistently
The 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to:
Keep and bear arms.
List 3 types of handgun actions:
1. break action
2. semi-automatic action
3. revolving action
The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the:
primer
To help you steady the handgun when you're ready to shoot, you should control __________ as you squeeze the trigger.
your breathing
Sigh alignment, the process of linin up rear and front sights, is especially important in handgun shooting because __________.
of the shorter distance between sights
List 5 uses for handguns:
1. sport
2. recreation
3. hunting
4. metallic silhouette shooting
5. protection
If a handgun has a safety, the safety is located around the receiver of the handgun and ____________.
it's a device that block the action to prevent accidental firing.
The 3 basic parts of a modern handgun are:
1. action
2. frame
3. barrel
Due to the stability it provides, the __________ stance is a popular two-handed grip body position.
weaver
To make sure all shooters are doing the same thing at the same time, everyone at the shooting range must __________.
obey all commands immediately and follow established safety procedures
Firearms should be stored __________, in a __________ location, and separate from __________.
unloaded
locked
ammunition
You should only use ammunition that exactly matches the caliber specifications marked on the _______ of your handgun.
side f the barrel
If children find a gun when an adult is not around, they should __________.
leave the area
All handguns should be fired at __________ length.
arm's
__________ should know the rules of firearm safety and how to handle a handgun.
The gun's owner, adult family members and children in the family
The type of sight found on most handguns is the:
iron (open) sight
Knowing your handgun's range is critical- it allows you to ___________.
know at what distances your handgun could cause injury.
To minimize the risk of a firearm incident in the home, you should never __________.
store the firearm and ammunition together.
The most stable gripping procedure for handgun shooting is the __________.
two-handed hold
To unload a handgun safely, you should always __________.
keep your finger outside the trigger guard and point the muzzle in a safe direction