Nevada CCW Proficiency Test – Questions & Solutions
Question: Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal
defense needs only to learn how to handle the firearm safely
Correct answer: False
Question: If you own a handgun you should study the
manufacturers instructions on how to operate it
Correct answer: True
Question: As long as the cartridge fits into the chamber or
magazine of a firearm it means that its the correct ammunition for that particular firearm
Correct answer: False
Question: As a general rule soft or hollow point expanding
bullets are more effective for self defense
Correct answer: True
Question: The fundamental principle of fire arm safety is to
treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times
Correct answer: Loaded
Question: Everyone should comply with the following firearm
handling safety rules
Correct answer: Keep muzzle or barrel pointed in a safe
direction, Keep finger off trigger and outside the trigger guard, Keep the action open and the firearm unloaded until ready to use
Question: When shooting on an organized range, either
indoors or outdoors you are responsible for _______?
Correct answer: Reading the rules, Understanding the rules,
Obeying the range command
Question: For fire
arms to work safely and reliably they require
Correct answer: Correct ammunition and regular cleaning and
care
Question: It is always best to depend on the use of force for
your protection
Correct answer: False
Question: If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or
intimidated by the occupant of a car you should
Correct answer: Retreat in the opposite direction from which
the car is traveling
Question: The term deadly force means
Correct answer: That force which under the circumstances it
is used is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily harm
Question: Warning shots should not be utilized because
Correct answer: Firing the weapon can have an affect on your
ability to think clearly and rounds shot into the air return to the ground at a high velocity and can cause injury
Question: A basic firearm handling safety rule is
Correct answer: Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready
to use
Question: The first rule of firearms safety is
Correct answer: Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Question: Dry firing is an effective way to practice your
Correct answer: Stance, sight picture and trigger control
Question: Before dry firing you should
Correct answer: Unload and double check your firearm
Question: When you stop shooting the first thing you should
do is
