Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What is the first step in the firing sequence of a modern firearm?

Pulling the trigger
The hammer striking the firing pin
The firing pin striking the primer
Expulsion of the bullet

The correct answer is: Pulling the trigger

Before a modern firearm can be fired, the first step is to pull the trigger. This sends a small pin (the firing pin) forward into the round which causes an explosive reaction to ignite the primer powder. The primer then creates a spark that ignites the gunpowder, propelling the bullet out of the barrel. The other options mentioned (B, C, D) are all important steps in the firing process, but they cannot occur without first pulling the trigger.