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

D

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

A

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.

A

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

A

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

C

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

D

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

A

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

A

Where is the primer located on the following rifle cartridge?

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

D

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

B

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

C

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

B

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

A

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

C

Which of the following shotgun barrels has the largest bore diameter?

A 10 gauge

B 12 gauge

C 16 gauge

D 20 gauge

A

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

B

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

D

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

C

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

B

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

B

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

A

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

C

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

A

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

B

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

A

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

A

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

B

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

D

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

B

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

C