Hunters Safety Quiz #2

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a bullet and shot pellets?

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?

When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence?

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:

Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms?

A firearm safety:

A telescopic sight (or scope):

Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:

______ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.

Shotguns are classified by:

In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates:

Which of the following statements is true?

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:

Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.

How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?

For safety, a firearm should be stored:

Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?

Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:

What might cause a shotgun to explode?

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?

Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

What are the basic parts of ammunition?

The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:

What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?