Chapter 2

A combination of a bead or post front sight and a round hole set on the rifle's receiver close to the shooter's eye best describes

Aperture (peep) Sight

What are the main differences between rifles, shotguns, and handguns?

Barrels and ammunition

Double barrel shotguns use which type of action?

Break

Single shot rifles are typically

Break or Bolt actions

It is believed that the ___________ were the first to use gunpowder.

Chinese

unconstricted barrel resulting in a shot string that spreads quickly?

Cylinder

Which type of rifle bullet will provide maximum penetration without mushrooming and is illegal for big game in most states?

Full Metal Jacket

Which of the following actions is NOT allowed for hunting or sport shooting?

Fully-Automatic

What parts must be checked visually to make sure that a bolt action firearm is unloaded?

Open action and magazine

Which safety is most common on handguns?

Pivot

Where are safeties located on firearms?

Receiver

The type of rifle bullet that is popular for low velocity calibers is:

Rounded Soft Point

What unit of measurement are calibers measured in?

Thousandths of an inch Hundredths of an inch Millimeters

Rimfire ammunition is limited to what type of loads?

low-pressure

Knowing your firearm's range is critical, it allows you to __________.

make accurate shots at any distance as long as they are within your firearm's range determine whether or not you are able to make a clean kill know at what distances your firearm could cause injury. be a safe and responsible hunter

What is the first step in cleaning your firearm?

point the barrel in a safe direction

The chemical compound in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by a firing pin is...

primer

Lighter than lead shot of the same size increasing its velocity and distance and Harder than lead keeping the pellets round and with a tighter pattern.

steel shot

The spread of the shot pellets leaving a shotgun is called...

the shot string

What is the maximum projectile range of a .22LR at 12,000 ft. altitude?

1 to 2 miles

If the 410 (caliber) shotgun was called by gauge, which of the following gauges is the equivalent match to the 410 shotgun?

67 1⁄2

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's range?

Altitude