Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

How often should you check your firearm's safety?

1. Only when you first buy it

2. Once a year

3. Before every use

4. Only if it jams

The correct answer is: Before every use

It is important to check your firearm's safety before every use for various reasons. Checking the safety before every use ensures that it is working properly and reduces the risk of accidental discharge. Additionally, factors such as temperature and weather conditions can affect the safety mechanism, making it necessary to check before each use. Checking the safety only when you first buy it or once a year may not be sufficient, as it doesn't account for any potential wear and tear on the firearm over time. Furthermore, only checking the safety if it jams is not safe, as it disregards the importance of preventative measures and assumes that a jam will occur before any other safety concerns arise. Therefore, it is best to check the safety before every use to ensure the safe and proper functioning of your firearm.