Marksmanship
True or False: The second rule of gun safety allows you to point the muzzle at a non-living object as long as you are sure it will not cause harm.
False
Treating a firearm as if it is always loaded includes regular muzzle control.
True
Knowing your target means only verifying what is in front of your intended target.
False
Which gun safety rule emphasizes discipline and control to prevent accidental discharges by keeping your finger outside the trigger guard?
Rule #3: Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to shoot.
Which rule requires a shooter to confirm their surroundings before firing to avoid unintended harm?
Rule #4: Know your target.
Which safety rule reflects the principle that guns should always be handled with care, even if they are assumed to be unloaded?
Rule #1: Treat all guns as if they are always loaded.
What part of the firearm is emphasized in Rule #2 for safety control?
The muzzle - never let it cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
Treat all guns as if they are always ________.
loaded
Never let the ________ cover anything that you are not willing to destroy.
muzzle
Keep your finger off the ________ until your sights are on the ________ and you have made the decision to shoot.
trigger, target
Know your ________, including what is in front of, ________, and beside it.
target, behind
Rule #4 stresses the importance of identifying and ________ what you are aiming at before pulling the trigger.
verifying
Keeping your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot reduces the risk of ________ discharge.
accidental
Which of the following is a defining feature of the Isosceles Stance?
Both arms are straight with locked elbows.
The Weaver Stance was originally developed by:
A deputy sheriff for combat matches.
In the Weaver Stance, what creates the rigid grip on the gun?
Muscular tension between the strong-side and support-side hands.
In the Weaver Stance, the strong-side arm:
Is slightly bent and angled outward.
Which shooting stance uses a “boxer-type” stance with a slight bend in the strong-side arm?
Weaver Stance
The feet in the Isosceles Stance are aligned ________ to ________ and positioned about ________ width apart.
left, right, shoulder
The Isosceles Stance was the first two-hand stance to see widespread use in firearm training.
False
The first firearms were invented in:
China
Gaspar Kollner is credited with improving firearms by:
Adding spiral grooves to barrels for greater accuracy.
The comparison microscope, used in forensic ballistics, was developed by:
Philip Gravelle
Samuel Colt’s invention revolutionized firearms by:
Creating the first multi-shot firearm.
Calvin Goddard’s analysis of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre showed that:
The firearms were not police-issued.
Who is credited with inventing the revolver in 1836?
Samuel Colt
What forensic pioneer is known as the "Father of Forensic Ballistics"?
Calvin Goddard
The earliest known depiction of a gunpowder weapon is from a 10th-century silk banner in ________.
Dunhuang
The earliest depiction of a gunpowder weapon is from a 15th-century manuscript in China.
False - It is from a 10th-century silk banner.
Samuel Colt’s revolver was the first firearm to use rifling for improved accuracy.
False
Which government agency regulates firearms in the Philippines?
Firearms and Explosives Division of the Philippine National Police
To legally possess a firearm in the Philippines, an applicant must:
Complete a firearms safety and training course.
Which of the following could cause a firearm license application to be rejected?
A history of domestic violence
The Philippine Supreme Court ruled that the right to gun ownership is:
A statutory privilege, not a fundamental right.
The Philippines is considered one of the least gun restrictive countries in Asia because:
It inherited a cultural legacy from its time as an American Commonwealth.
Which Supreme Court case ruled that gun ownership in the Philippines is not a constitutional right?
Chavez v. Romulo
Any history of ________ or ________ violence can result in the rejection of a firearm license application.
mental illness, domestic
The Philippines’ relatively less restrictive gun laws are partly a cultural legacy of its time as an ________ ________.
American Commonwealth
Under the American colonial government, firearms could be possessed for:
Personal protection, hunting, and lawful purposes
During the Marcos Sr. administration, how many firearms were citizens allowed to carry?
One rifle or shotgun and one pistol or revolver
What happened to any excess ownership of firearms during the Marcos Sr. administration?
They were required to be deposited with the Philippine Constabulary.
What significant change to firearm laws occurred during the Estrada administration under Executive Order No. 194?
Citizens were allowed to possess firearms of any type or caliber, with certain exceptions.
The January 10, 2010, gun ban during the election season was intended to:
Reduce political killings.
What is the name of the infamous political massacre that highlighted the need for stricter firearm regulations during elections?
Maguindanao massacre
Executive Order No. ________, passed during the Estrada administration, allowed citizens to possess firearms of any type or caliber with certain exceptions.
194
During the Marcos Sr. administration, officers and enlisted personnel were allowed to carry unlimited firearms.
False - They were limited to one rifle or shotgun and one sidearm.
Republic Act 10591 is also known as:
The Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
Who among the following may apply for a Permit to Carry Firearm Outside Residence (PTCFOR) under RA 10591?
Accredited media practitioners, lawyers, and priests
What is the name of the permit required to legally carry a firearm outside one’s residence?
Permit to Carry Firearm Outside Residence or PTCFOR
Which government agency oversees the registration of firearms and ammunition in the Philippines?
Philippine National Police (PNP)
What must gunsmiths obtain before being allowed to repair registered firearms?
A license
True or False: Gunsmiths may repair firearms without any form of licensing, provided the firearms are registered.
False
True or False: Firearms for sports and competitions are exempt from licensing under RA 10591.
False