Chapter 1 hunters ed

Hunters should be spaced _______ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of ______ degrees in front

25-40 ; 45

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that

Load, unload, fire, eject the cartridge or shot shell

__________________ is not a safe way to transport a firearm.

Loaded and in a fun rack in the rear window

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to

Produce knowledge, responsible, and involved hunters

To load or unload a firearm safety, you should always __________.

Put safety on; point muzzle in a safe direction.

Why is it important to keep shot shells separated by size?

A 12 gauge shot shell can be chambered into a 20 gauge

Three basic parts of modern firearms

Action, stock, and barrel

You should use only ammunition that exactly matched the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the __________ of your firearm

Barrel

List 6 types of firearm actions

Bolt action, lever, pump, semi auto, break hinge, revolving.

Name the three common bow types

Compound bow, longbow, recurve bow

If three hunters are walking in single file, it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the __________.

Cradle carry.

Knowing your firearms range is critical -- it allows you to __________.

Determine whether or not your able to make a clean kill; make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearms range.

Firearms should be stored ________, in a _________ location, and seperate from ________________

Dry, secure, ammunition

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and

Ensures that the firearm can never be accidentally fired; is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing; is always located either inside or on the trigger gaured.

Name four of the main causes of hunting incidents

Hunter judgement mistakes, safety rule violation, safety rule violation, lack of control & purpose, mechanical failure.

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should ____________.

Place the gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle pointed away from you, and then cross.

To load or unload a firearm safety, you should always __________.

Point the muzzle away from you and make sure safety is on

If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ________ or _________.

Up, or in front