Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the PA Hunter-Trapper Education Course with this practice exam. Utilize flashcards and multiple-choice questions to master the material. Each item includes hints and explanations to ensure comprehension and readiness for your official test.

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What is the first rule of firearm safety?

Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it
Always wear eye and ear protection

The correct answer is: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction

The first rule of firearm safety is to keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. This means always keeping the muzzle of the gun pointed in a direction where it will not harm anyone or anything. While all of the options listed are important principles of firearm safety, option B refers to the second rule of keeping your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Option C is the third rule which emphasizes the importance of being completely certain of your target and what is behind it. Option D, while a recommended practice, is not specifically a rule of gun safety.