Nevada CCW Proficiency Test Flashcards

Anyone who acquires a firearm for personal defense needs only to learn how to handle the firearm safely.

If you own a handgun you should study the manufacturers instructions on how to operate it.

As long as the cartridge fits into the chamber or magazine of a firearm, it means that it is the correct ammunition for that particular firearm.

As a general rule, soft or hollow point expanding bullets are more effective for self-defense.

The fundamental principle of firearm safety is to treat every gun as if it is _____ at all times.

What should everyone comply with regarding firearm handling safety rules?

When shooting on an organized range, what are you responsible for?

What do firearms need to work safely and reliably?

It is always best to depend on the use of force for your protection.

If you are out for a walk and feel threatened or intimidated by the occupant of a car, what should you do?

What does the term deadly force mean?

Why should warning shots not be utilized?

What is a basic firearm handling safety rule?

What is the first rule of firearm safety?

Dry firing is an effective way to practice your what?

What should you do before dry firing?

When you stop shooting, what is the first thing you should do?

What is the first thing to do when cleaning your gun?

Before you shoot, what should you do?

Why is cleaning your firearm important?

When on a firing range, all firearms should have their muzzles pointed down range unless what?

It is okay to drink alcoholic beverages before or while you are shooting.

Firearm safety is everyone's responsibility.

If you witness someone using a firearm in an unsafe manner, you should tell the rangemaster, tell the instructor or politely tell the person who is doing it that it is unsafe.

When storing firearms that will not be used for a while, what should you do?

The use of an appropriate holster may prevent an accidental discharge.

On a firing range, when anyone is down range all handguns should do what?

Per NRS 200.120, justifiable homicide is the killing of a human being in what circumstances?

Firearms descriptions for the CCW permit are revolver and/or semi-automatic firearm.

Unless suspended or revoked by the issuing sheriff, a permit for a Nevada resident will expire when?

Unless suspended or revoked by the issuing sheriff, a permit for non-Nevada residents will expire when?

According to NRS 200.130, bare fear of any of the offenses mentioned in NRS 200.120 will not be sufficient to justify the killing.

Per NRS 202.367, a permittee shall notify the issuing sheriff in writing within 30 days if what occurs?

Per NRS 202.3667, whenever a permittee is in actual possession of a concealed firearm, what must he/she carry?

A CCW applicant must complete an approved course of instruction which must include what?

The sheriff shall deny or revoke a permit if he determines that the applicant or permittee has what?

Homicide is justifiable when committed in lawful defense of what?

A person is considered to be in violation of NRS 202.350 and can be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon if the firearm is completely concealed from view and the person does not have a Nevada concealed firearm permit.

As a CCW holder, you can still be held criminally liable for violating NRS 202.320, drawing a firearm in a threatening manner, when the drawing of the firearm is not in necessary self-defense.

Per NRS 202.3673, unless certain exceptions apply, a concealed weapon permit holder can carry a firearm concealed in public except when in what locations?