Question

which of the following statements about firearm safeties is true? a safety can take the place of safe firearm handling. a safety ensures that a firearm will not fire accidentally. its best to release a safety as soon as you spot your quarry. a safety is a mechanical device that could fail.

Explanation:

• Option A: A safety cannot replace safe handling. Safe handling is fundamental.
• Option B: A safety reduces but does not guarantee no accidental firing.
• Option C: Releasing the safety too early is unsafe.
• Option D: Safeties are mechanical. Like any mechanical device, they can malfunction or fail.

Answer:

D. A safety is a mechanical device that could fail.