New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

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What is the main purpose of a safety on a firearm?

To lock the firearm's action
To prevent the firearm from being used by unauthorized users
To indicate the firearm is unloaded
To prevent the firearm from firing accidentally

The correct answer is: To prevent the firearm from firing accidentally

The main purpose of a safety on a firearm is to prevent the firearm from firing accidentally. Safeties are designed to provide an additional level of precaution to ensure that the firearm does not discharge unintentionally. By engaging the safety mechanism, the shooter can minimize the risk of an accidental or negligent discharge, especially in situations where the trigger might be inadvertently pulled. While the other options may serve functions related to firearm safety, such as locking the firearm's action or indicating that the firearm is unloaded, the primary purpose of a safety is to prevent accidental firing.