Hunter Safety Chapter 6
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