COLORADO HUNTERS
SAFETY PRACTICE TEST
2026 COMPLETE 50
QUESTIONS
Question 1: When handling any �rearm, what should a hunter do �rst and continuously?
Choices:
1) Keep a round chambered so the �rearm is ready 2) Keep the safety switch on until after �ring 3) Keep the action closed to prevent dirt from entering 4) Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Correct Answer: Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Explanation: The muzzle should be controlled in a safe direction at all times. Mechanical safeties and other precautions are important, but muzzle control is the primary protection against an unintended discharge injuring someone.Page 1
Question 2: Which statement best re�ects the safe way to treat a �rearm whose condition is unknown?
Choices:
1) Assume it is unloaded if the safety is on 2) Open the action only after pointing it at the ground 3) Pull the trigger in a safe direction to test it 4) Treat it with the respect due a loaded �rearm
Correct Answer: Treat it with the respect due a loaded �rearm
Explanation: A core �rearm-safety rule is to treat every �rearm as if it is loaded. You should control the muzzle and personally verify the chamber and action rather than relying on assumptions or a mechanical safety.Question 3: Where should a hunter's trigger �nger normally be until the decision to shoot has been made?
Choices:
1) Resting lightly on the trigger 2) Wrapped around the front of the trigger guard 3) On the safety button 4) Outside the trigger guard
Correct Answer: Outside the trigger guard
Explanation: The trigger �nger should remain outside the trigger guard until the hunter is ready to shoot. This helps prevent an unintended discharge caused by a stumble, surprise, or involuntary hand movement.Page 2
Question 4: Before �ring at game, which check is essential in addition to identifying the animal?
Choices:
1) Con�rm that another hunter is close enough to help 2) Con�rm that the �rearm's safety is still engaged 3) Con�rm that the animal is facing directly toward you 4) Know what is in front of and beyond the target
Correct Answer: Know what is in front of and beyond the target
Explanation: A safe hunter must identify the target and know what lies in front of it and beyond it. A projectile may miss, pass through, or ricochet, so a safe background and backstop are essential.Question 5: Why should a hunter never rely on a �rearm's mechanical safety as the only safety measure?
Choices:
1) A safety can fail or be moved unintentionally 2) A safety makes the �rearm less accurate 3) A safety works only with rim�re ammunition 4) A safety prevents the action from opening after �ring
Correct Answer: A safety can fail or be moved unintentionally
Explanation: A safety is a mechanical device and can fail, wear, or be moved accidentally. Safe muzzle control, trigger-�nger discipline, and proper handling must be practiced whether the safety is on or o�.Page 3