New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

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What is the proper way to store firearms at home?

Unloaded and locked up
In a gun case
Loaded but in a safe place
Hidden from children

The correct answer is: Unloaded and locked up

Storing firearms unloaded and locked up is essential for ensuring safety at home. This practice minimizes the risk of accidental discharge and keeps firearms secure from unauthorized access, particularly by children or others who should not handle them. While a gun case and hiding firearms are good practices to keep them out of sight, they do not guarantee that the firearms are in a secure state or unloaded. Additionally, storing firearms loaded poses a significant safety hazard, even if they are in a safe place. Therefore, the safest method combines both locking mechanisms and ensuring that the firearms are unloaded to prevent any potential accidents or misuse.