Hunters Ed Week 1

When the barrel of a firearms read 308 WIN. the only ammunition loaded in that firearm should be

308 WIN

How should a firearm be stored to be safe?

In a locked location, separate from the ammunition.

What is the first step in cleaning your firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and make sure the firearm is unloaded.

What is the danger from placing a 20 gauge shotgun shell in a 12 gauge shotgun?

The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.

Firearm safeties

are a mechanical device that could fail

A rifle scope should never be used _____

as binoculars

In rifles and handguns, what does the measurement of the diameter of the bore usually indicate

caliber

What is the degree of narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel called?

choke

When shoot a bow or firearm you should use your ______when aiming.

dominant eye

What parts of your body should have protection whenever your fire a handgun?

ears and eyes

Which choke has the most constricted shot pattern?

full

What is the number one cause of meat spoilage?

heat

Where should broadheads be kept while you are traveling to and from the field?

in a quiver with a cover

What type of shotgun pellets are NOT allowed for waterfowl hunting in the US?

lead

In Arkansas, all crossbows used for hunting must be equipped with a _______to be legal.

mechanical safety

What type of powder must NOT be used in muzzleloaders?

modern smokeless powders

What percentage of land is privately owned in Arkansas?

more than 85%

Arkansas regulations consider a muzzle loader unloaded when

percussion cap is not the nipple or priming powder is not in flash pan

What is the first of the four primary rules of firearms safety?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

Which of the following is a safety rule violation that can result in a hunting accident?

point the muzzle in an unsafe direction

Trapping helps control the ________of fur bearing animals

population

A safe hunter will only carry the correct __________for the firearm she is using

powder or ammunition

When another turkey hunter approaches your position, you should_______

remain still and call out to the hunter

Pittman-Roberson Act provides funds for

selecting, restoring, and imploring wildlife habitats

Responsible hunters will only raise their firearms to fire when

they have fully identified their target and are sure of a safe shot