Texas Hunter Education Certification Practice Exam

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What is the first thing you should do before cleaning a firearm?

Unload it
Polish the exterior
Pull the trigger to ensure it is not loaded
Disassemble it

The correct answer is: Unload it

Before cleaning a firearm, the first thing you should always do is unload it. This removes any possible source of accidental discharge during the cleaning process. While it is important to ensure that the firearm is not loaded, pulling the trigger to do so is dangerous and should never be done. Disassembling the firearm may be necessary for a deep clean, but it should never be the first step. Polishing the exterior is not a necessary step before cleaning and may even create a safety hazard if done before unloading the firearm. Therefore, the correct and safest option is to always unload the firearm first before cleaning it.