New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a safety catch on a firearm?

1. To lock the firearm in an open position for cleaning

2. To prevent the firearm from being fired accidentally

3. To enhance the firearm's accuracy

4. To secure the firearm to your body

The correct answer is: To prevent the firearm from being fired accidentally

The purpose of a safety catch on a firearm is to prevent the firearm from being fired accidentally. Option A is incorrect because firearms should never be cleaned while in an open position. Option C is incorrect because a safety catch does not have any effect on a firearm's accuracy. Option D is incorrect because there is no such thing as securing a firearm to the body using a safety catch.