Question

You are conversing with a 13-year-old client while reviewing his health history before a physical examination. The client mentioned to you that he went shooting with his father last weekend. After listening to his story, you ask him whether he knows the rules for safe gun handling. He stammers a minute and then tells you he can't remember them. Which of the following rules should you tell him? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1) Keep your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 2) Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. 3) Assume that a gun is unloaded until you have checked the chamber. 4) Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use it. 5) Before cleaning a gun make sure that it is loaded. 6) If you do not know how to open the gun and inspect the chamber or chambers, leave it alone and get help from someone who does."

Answer 1

The rules for safe gun handling that should be told to the client are: always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot, always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use it, and if unsure, seek help.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rules for safe gun handling that you should tell the client are as follows:

1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. This means you should never point the gun at anyone or anything you do not intend to shoot.
2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Your finger should be kept outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.
3. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use it. This means you should only load the gun when you are ready to shoot and unload it when you are finished.
4. If you do not know how to open the gun and inspect the chamber or chambers, leave it alone and get help from someone who does. Safety should always come first.

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