Hunter Ed. Chapter 1

__________________ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm.

Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window

Three basic parts of modern firearms are;

action, stock, and barrel.

The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is

knowing your equipment and how to use it safely.

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that

load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shot shell.

Treat every firearm as if it were ___________.

loaded

The first commandment of firearm safety is to always point the __________ in a safe direction.

muzzle

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to

produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.

The metal housing for the working parts of the action is called the _________.

receiver

Ammunition consisting of a case containing primer, gunpowder, wad, and a slug or shot is called a(n) ___________________.

shotshell

Shotgun barrels are ___________ on the inside, but rifle barrels have ______________ which cause the bullet to spin for better ________________.

smooth; grooves; accuracy

The _________ from the primer ignites the gunpowder, generating _______________________, which forces the bullet forward and out of the ____________.

spark; gas pressure; barrel

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

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

What is a firearm?

a mechanical device that uses pressure from a burning powder to force a projectile through and out of a metal tube

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

barrel

A safety is a device that

blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.

The __________ is the inside of the firearm barrel through which the projectile travels when fired.

bore

The rear end of the barrel is called the __________.

breech

Ammunition consisting of a case containing primer, gunpowder, and a bullet is called a(n) __________________.

cartridge

The part that holds the rounds, or cartridges, on a revolver is called the ____________.

cylinder

Knowing your firearm's range is critical to being a safe and responsible hunter -- it allows you to __________.

determine whether or not you're able to make a clean kill

The part of a rifle or shotgun where your non-trigger hand rests is called the __________ (or fore-end).

forestock

Firearms should be cleaned and lightly _______ before storing.

oiled

When the _______________ is squeezed, the __________________ moves forward, crushing and igniting the ____________ in the cartridge base.

trigger; firing pin; primer

Bolt, lever, pump, semi automatic, break or hinge, and revolving are

types of firearm actions.

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

unloaded, locked, ammunition