New York Firearms Safety Course Practice Exam

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Why should you always wear eye and ear protection when shooting?

To improve visibility and hearing
To prevent temporary discomfort
To avoid long-term sensory damage
To look professional

The correct answer is: To avoid long-term sensory damage

Wearing eye and ear protection when shooting is crucial to avoid long-term sensory damage. Firearm discharge produces significant noise levels that can lead to hearing loss over time, while flying debris or gunpowder can seriously harm your eyes. Protecting these vital senses is essential not just for immediate comfort, but for safeguarding against cumulative injury that may not be evident until it is too late. Improving visibility and hearing, while important in some contexts, is not the primary reason for wearing protection. Temporary discomfort may arise from loud sounds or debris, but the main focus in a shooting scenario is on prevention of serious, irreversible harm. Lastly, while looking professional is a feature of wearing proper gear, it does not hold any safety merit in itself. Safety should always be the top priority when handling firearms.