Hunters Safety Coure

Which of the following handguns might be fitted with a mechanical safety? A Double-Action Revolver B Single-Action Revolver C Break-Action Pistol D Semi-Automatic Pistol

What are the three (3) main parts of a handgun? A Frame, barrel and action B Frame, barrel and flint C Stock, barrel and action D Stock, flint and action

Why is it important to keep the muzzle of a firearm pointed in a safe direction, even though the firearm's safety is engaged? A The safety is a mechanical device and consequently subject to failure B The safety is not designed to stop the firing pin from striking the primer C Having the safety engaged increases the chance of an accidental fire D There is no need to control the direction of the muzzle if the safety is engaged.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lever action firearm? A To load a cartridge from the magazine, grasp the lever and swing it down and away from you. B To load a cartridge, push on the chamber-release lever and pivot the barrel down C It comes with a detachable magazine which can be removed from any point D A new cartridge is loaded automatically once the trigger has been pulled and a round is fired

Which of the following defines a firearm's action? A It is a tube made of steel that the bullet or shot travels through B It supports the stock and the barrel and can be made of one of two separate pieces C It contains the parts that load, fire and eject a cartridge or shot shell D It is the number which is located on the side of the firearm that is used for identification

Which of the following is the most common difference between rifles and shotguns? A Rifles have a trigger guard protecting the trigger whereas shotguns do not B Rifles use tubular magazines whereas most shotguns use box-type magazines C Rifles have a break action whereas shotguns have a lever action D Rifles have rifled barrels whereas most shotguns have smoothbore barrels

What should the safe hunter do before loading a rifle? A Make sure the datastamp on the rifle's barrel matches the one on the cartridge base B Make sure the magazine is full of cartridges, otherwise the rifle will not fire C Make sure the telescopic sight is removed from the rifle D Make sure they are always using rimfire ammunition

What can be done to increase the accuracy of slugs in a shotgun? A Use rifled barrels or chokes B Use the standing shooting position C Remove the choke D Remove the primer

Where is the primer located on the following rifle cartridge? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

What are the 5 components of this shot shell? A 1. Projectile, 2. Case, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Primer, 5. Wad Column B 1. Case; 2. Shot pellets, 3. Wad Column, 4. Gunpowder, 5. Primer C 1. Shot pellets, 2. Case, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Flint 5. Slug D 1. Slug, 2. Wad Column, 3. Gunpowder, 4. Case, 5. Primer

Which of the following should be done before loading a shotgun? A Wipe the firearm down with a lightly oiled rag B Remove the choke from the shotgun C Match the gauge on the bottom of the shell to the shotgun's datastamp D Count the number of shot pellets inside the shell

How is the caliber of a rifle or handgun determined? A The length of the barrel measured from the muzzle to the action B The distance between opposite lands inside the barrel C The circumference of the barrel when measured from the exterior. D The length of the ammunition that it can fire

What is the range of a bullet from a .22 caliber rimfire rifle? B Greater than 2 miles C Greater than 3 miles D Greater than 4 miles

If someone were to load a firearm with the wrong-sized ammunition, what would likely be the end result? A The shot would have a lesser effective range than if the correct ammunition were used B The shot would have a greater effective range than if the correct ammunition were used C There could be damage done to the firearm, and serious injury to the shooter D The primer would not be ignited by the firing pin

Which of the following shotgun barrels has the largest bore diameter? A 10 gauge B 12 gauge C 16 gauge D 20 gauge

When must a hunter use a magazine plug in their shotgun? A When hunting deer B When hunting migratory game birds C When hunting small game D When hunting any big game

Which of the following equipment is strongly recommended when cleaning a firearm? A Arm guards B Black powder or its equivalent C Bullet puller D Latex gloves

Which of the following is an important consideration when cleaning a firearm? A Use brushes larger than the bore size to ensure proper cleaning B In order to prevent corrosion, the firearm should be wiped down with warm water C All live ammunition should be removed from the work area before cleaning D Cleaning a firearm reduces its accuracy, so it should only be done once a year

Which of the following firearms would have to be cleaned from the muzzle end? A Break Action B Lever Action C Bolt Action D Pump Action

Which of the following is an important safety rule when cleaning any firearm? A Keep your hunting license close by B Wear eye and hand protection C Ensure there is minimal ventilation D Always clean from the muzzle end

Which of the following is an important safety rule that must be followed while cleaning a firearm? A Keep the firearm unloaded, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction B Keep all ammunition in the immediate area C Make sure someone is present to supervise D Make sure the action is closed at all times

What should be done if you notice the firearm has been damaged or is not working properly? A Attempt to fix it on your own B Throw it away, it can no longer be used C Take it to a qualified gunsmith for repair D Nothing, it might still fire accurately

When storing firearms and ammunition, which of the following is an important consideration? A Ensuring that they are stored separately and securely B Ensuring that they are stored together in a single safe C Ensuring that they are stored under a bed or in a night stand D Ensuring that firearms are stored loaded in case of emergency

When cleaning a firearm, what end of the firearm should you generally clean from? A The muzzle B The breech C The trigger D The sight

What is the safe hunter's best resource for information on cleaning their firearm? A The owner's manual for the firearm B Government sponsored hunting booklets C Any person with a hunting license D Nothing, firearms are self-cleaning

When cleaning your firearm, why should you avoid dipping a cleaning brush directly into the cleaning solution container? A Dipping the brush directly into the cleaning solution will contaminate the entire supply B The cleaning solution is less effective straight out of the container C Pouring cleaning solution into a separate smaller container helps you stir the solution D Dipping the brush directly into the cleaning solution will damage the cleaning brush

Which of the following is a safety consideration when using a traditional wooden ramrod? A They are heavier than modern composite ramrods B There is a chance they will shatter under pressure, causing injury C They will affect the trajectory of the projectile D They are safer to use than modern composite ramrods

Which of the following statements regarding muzzleloaders is true? A Muzzleloaders are always limited to a single shot B Every muzzleloader is designed for modern smokeless powder C All muzzleloaders use FFFFG powder as the primer D Muzzleloaders are always loaded from the muzzle end

What is a bow stringer? A The string on any bow B A device used to place the string on a bow C A device used to increase the accuracy of a bow D A device used to increase a bow's effective range

Which of the following is NOT a reason for using a covered quiver? A Protects the hunter from injury B Protects the arrows from damage C Increases the effective range of the arrows D Reduces noise while in the field