New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

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In case of a hangfire, what should you do?

Open the action immediately to check the problem
Shoot again to clear the misfire
Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds
Disassemble the firearm to find the issue

The correct answer is: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds

In the event of a hangfire, there may be a delay in the ignition of the cartridge. It is important to keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before taking any action. Opening the action may cause the cartridge to fire when you least expect it, which can be dangerous. Shooting again could also result in a dangerous situation. Disassembling the firearm should only be done by a qualified gunsmith, and should not be done in the moment of a hangfire as it could cause further issues and potentially harm the person handling the firearm. Therefore, the best course of action is to wait and observe in case the firearm does fire after the 30 seconds have passed.