California Hunter Safety – Unit 6 Quiz

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Keep firearms loaded and ready to shoot at all times.
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
Treat an unloaded gun without concern for safety.
Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions before shooting.

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree.
Unload firearms when not in use.
Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting
Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.

Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.

Which two items should always be locked away separately?

firearms and targets
firearms and arrows
firearms and knives
firearms and ammunition

firearms and ammunition

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause includes having an obstructed barrel or improper ammunition?

ignoring firearm safety rules
lack of control and practice
judgment mistakes
mechanical failure

mechanical failure

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:

hunter judgment mistakes
crowded hunting grounds
using the wrong gunpowder
target practice

hunter judgment mistakes

There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?

trail carry
elbow or side carry
two-handed or ready carry
shoulder carry

two-handed or ready carry

There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:

if all other hunters are in front of you
if all other hunters are behind you
if all other hunters are either behind or beside you
regardless of the location of other hunters

if all other hunters are in front of you

Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe?

The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.
The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry.
All three hunters point their guns to the right.
The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left.

The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.

Always unload a firearm before:

approaching downed game
crossing rough terrain
stalking game
walking across an open field

crossing rough terrain

You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?

needle-nose pliers
locking pliers
a cleaning rod
a pipe cleaner

a cleaning rod

Which of the following describes safe handling of a firearm?

Lean the firearm against a vehicle.
Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
Transport the firearm in a window gun rack whenever possible.
Leave the firearm in plain sight in an unoccupied vehicle to deter thieves.

Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.

You are hunting in a group. It is safe for you to shoot in the area called the:

firing lane
shooting alley
zone-of-fire
game zone

zone-of-fire

Which of the following is a factor in determining a zone-of-fire?

the range of the firearms being used
the game being hunted
how many hunters in the group are aiming at the target
whether the hunters in the group are wearing daylight fluorescent orange

the game being hunted

What is the best prevention against careless behavior when hunting?

self-esteem
self-control
self-respect
self-denial

self-control

What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand?

You can detect game earlier.
You can fall out of the stand.
You have a good backstop for shooting.
You are more visible to other hunters.

You can fall out of the stand.

Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?

free climbing
using a free rope attached to the stand
using a free-standing ladder
using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

safety helmet
fall-arrest system
safety rope
safety goggles

fall-arrest system

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take?

Put on your safety harness.
Slip the end of the haul line through your belt.
Unload the firearm and open the action.
Attach the haul line to the firearm.

Unload the firearm and open the action.

You are getting ready to carry a firearm on a boat. What is the first step you should take?

Hand the firearm to a person in the boat.
Put the firearm’s safety on.
Unload the firearm and keep the action open.
Place the firearm in the rear of the boat with its muzzle facing forward.

Unload the firearm and keep the action open.

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

weak heartbeat
profuse sweating
high body temperature
rashy, red skin

weak heartbeat