Hunters safety test

what are the three basic parts of a firearm?

Action, Stock, and barrel

What is your safe zone of fire if there was someone on both sides of you?

Each hunter has a zone-of-fire, which spans about 45 degrees directly in front of you

What would you do if approached by another person while carrying a firearm in the field? What would you do if that person was identified as a law enforcement officer?

Follow safe firearm handling practices, and insist your companions do the same. Refrain from interfering with another's hunt. Avoid consuming alcohol, which can impair you to the point of endangering others. Share your knowledge and skills with others. When approached by a law enforcement officer, point your muzzle in a safe direction, and follow the officer's instructions

what would you say to ask for permission to hunt on someone else's property?

Make contact well ahead of the hunting season. Wear street clothes—no hunting gear or firearms. Don't bring companions—a "crowd" could be intimidating. Be polite, even if permission is denied. Your courtesy may affect the outcome of future requests.

how do you safely carry a firearm if someone is on both sides and in front and behind you?

Sling Carry

What are the four basic rules of TAB-K?

T-reat every firearm as if it were loaded. A-lways keep the muzzle in a safe direction. B-e sure of your target and beyond. K-eep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

What does the action do?

The action is the heart of the firearm—the moving parts that load and fire the ammunition and eject the shells or cartridges. Several types of actions are used in modern firearms. Muzzleloaders have locks instead of actions.

What are the 6 firearm carries?

The trail carry leaves a hand free for balance, but don't use it when you're behind someone. This carry is not recommended when walking in snow or brush—debris can get in the barrel. The sling carry is an easy carry for long treks through open country. Keep a hand on the sling when walking so that it doesn't slide off your shoulder if you trip. This carry is not recommended for thick brush because the gun could be knocked from your shoulder. The elbow or side carry is comfortable, but it has the least muzzle control. It also can snag in brushy terrain. Use it when no one is in front of you. The two-handed or ready carry provides the best control, particularly in thick brush or weeds, or when you need to fire quickly. If you fall, this carry gives you better control of the gun and helps you keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. It can be used as either a right- or left-handed carry. Use this carry only if your gun would not be pointed at others while walking side-by-side. The cradle carry is comfortable and secure, and it reduces arm fatigue. Like the two-handed or ready carry, the cradle carry can be used as either a right- or left-handed carry. Do not use this carry if your gun would be pointed at others when walking side-by-side. The shoulder carry is a good choice when walking beside or behind others. Don't use it if someone is behind you.

how do you cross a fence with a firearm alone and with a companion?

Unload the firearm. Cover the muzzle or place something under it to help keep out debris. Place the firearm on the other side of the fence or obstacle to be crossed, with the muzzle pointed away from you and your crossing point. Cross the obstacle. If you are crossing a wire fence, cross close to a fence post to prevent damage to the fence. Retrieve the firearm, keeping the muzzle pointed away from you. Check the barrel for obstructions. Reload and continue the hunt. Stand back-to-back and unload both firearms. Have one person hold both firearms, following the steps for passing a firearm to another person. Let the person without the firearms cross the obstacle. Hand both firearms to the hunter who has crossed. That person confirms that he or she has control of both firearms. Let the second person cross the obstacle. Return the firearm to the second person. Stand back-to-back to reload and continue the hunt.

What would you do if you are hunting with an unsafe person?

speak up and take action to try to correct the unsafe behavior at once and if it continues leave.

How do you safely climb in a tree stand with a firearm or bow?

Use a haul line of heavy cord attached to your stand to bring up your hunting equipment or to lower it prior to climbing down from your stand.If using a firearm, attach the haul line to the firearm's sling so that the firearm hangs with the muzzle pointed down.If using a bow, attach the haul line so that the arrow fletching points down when raising your equipment and points up when lowering it. Slip the end of the haul line through your belt—leave it untied so that it can pull free if you fall. Put on your FAS full-body harness, secure yourself to the tree, and climb to your stand. After you are in the stand and secure, haul up your hunting equipment, and untie the haul line.