New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the New York Firearms Safety Course Exam. Test your understanding with detailed multiple-choice questions, complete with explanations. Earn your certification with confidence!

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What action should be taken if there is a misfire or hangfire when shooting?

Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait several minutes
Continue pulling the trigger until it fires
Shake the gun and try again
Immediately unload the firearm

The correct answer is: Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait several minutes

If there is a misfire or hangfire when shooting, the best action to take is to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait several minutes. This allows for any potential remaining ammunition to ignite safely, preventing accidental discharge. The other options are incorrect because continuing to pull the trigger or shaking the gun can be dangerous and may lead to accidental discharge. Immediately unloading the firearm may also be dangerous as there may still be live ammunition in the chamber.