Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

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What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

Disassemble the firearm completely
Check that the firearm is unloaded
Apply gun cleaning solvent to the bore
Wipe down the firearm with a lubricated cloth

The correct answer is: Check that the firearm is unloaded

Before beginning to clean your firearm, it is important to ensure that it is unloaded to avoid any accidents. Disassembling the firearm completely (Option A) should only occur after it has been verified as unloaded. Applying gun cleaning solvent to the bore (Option C) can come later in the cleaning process, and wiping down the firearm with a lubricated cloth (Option D) should be done after all the components have been disassembled and cleaned. Therefore, the first step in cleaning a firearm is to always check that it is unloaded (Option B).