Hunter Safety Chapter 6

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the zone of fire in front of each hunter is about...

45 degrees

what is a key factor in making a clean kill

Accurate shooting

What does the abbreviation HELP stand for

Heat Escape Lessening Posture

one of the 4 main causes of hunting incidents are...

Judgement Mistakes

what main cause of hunting incidents includes having an obstructed barrel or improper ammo

Mechanical Failure

what fraction of fatal firearm accidents happen at home each year

More than 50%

what should you do if you fall overboard into cold water

Reboard the boat

what is an advantage of hunting in an elevated stand

You have a good backstop for shooting

what would be safe when 3 hunters are walking side by side

center hunter uses trail carry

The proper tool to use when clearing an obstruction is...

cleaning rod

3 hunters are walking side by side hunting pheasants, what is a safe practice

each hunter shoots in their zone of fire

one of the 4 primary firearm safety rules is...

hide firearms and ammo from kids

The shoulder carry is a good choice when...

if everyone is in front of you

Whats the first step you should take when you need to haul your firearm into a tree stand

unload and open the gun's action

what is the first step you should take when carrying a firearm into a boat

unload and open the gun's action

what is a proper way of handling a firearm

unload and place in a case before transport

when carrying a firearm, the first thing you should do before crossing a fence is...

unload the gun

there are several ways to carry a gun. the elbow carry:

Can cause gun to snag on brushy terrain

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

Fall-arrest system

what is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand

Full body harness

What is the first of the 4 primary firearm safety rules

Point gun in safe direction


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