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All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? |
action, stock, barrel |
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The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a bullet and shot pellets? |
projectile |
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What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? |
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing. |
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What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.? |
steel |
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When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence? |
The firing pin strikes the primer. |
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To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: |
open-action and magazine |
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Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? |
A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting. |
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A firearm safety: |
is a mechanical device that could fails can fail when least expected due to wear or other factors can be bumped from the safe position |
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A telescopic sight (or scope): |
gathers light to magnify a target |
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Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: |
barrel and ammo |
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______ 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. |
caliber |
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Shotguns are classified by: |
gauge |
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In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: |
caliber |
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Which of the following statements is true? |
Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time. |
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A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger? |
The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury |
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Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm? |
Match the information on the firearm’s barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot. |
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When you know a firearm’s effective killing range, you can determine: |
when a shot can give a clean kill. |
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Choose the true statement about a firearm’s maximum projectile range. |
When you know a firearm’s range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury. |
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How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition? |
after each use |
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For safety, a firearm should be stored: |
In a locked location, away from the ammunition |
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Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges? |
action |
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Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot. |
steel shot weighs about 2/3 as much |
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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? |
The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder. |
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What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? |
single-shot and repeating |
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Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning? |
rifling |
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Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern? |
full |
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Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of: |
cartidge |
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What might cause a shotgun to explode? |
using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun |
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Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm’s maximum projectile range? |
altitude |
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Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material? |
powder |
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What are the basic parts of ammunition? |
case, primer, powder, and projectile |
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The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of: |
lead |
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What is the first step in cleaning a firearm? |
point the muzzle in a safe direction |
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