Hunters Safety Quiz #6

You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?

muzzle control and terrain

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

weak hearbeat

When should a firearm be unloaded?

when crossing a fence

What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand?

you can fall out of thr stand

Three hunters are hunting in a group, side by side. Which of the hunters need to be aware of the safe zones-of-fire?

all three of the hunters

Two hunters are duck hunting in a boat. What is the safest position?

back to back

Three hunters are walking side by side hunting pheasants. Which of the following is a safe and proper practice?

each hunter shoots only at pheasant in his shooting range

What should be worn at all times while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

fall arrest system

Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?

full body harness

A hunter who drinks alcohol before or during the hunt is more likely to:

have a hunting accident

There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:

hunter judgement mistakes

There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:

if all hunters are in front of you

You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm?

immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. The FIRST rule is:

point the muzzle in a safe direction

What is the first step for both loading and unloading a firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

Safety rule violations can cause hunting incidents. An example of a safety rule violation is:

pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction

There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:

treat every firearm with the respect due to a loaded gun

There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?

two handed to ready position

You stumble in the field. The barrel of your firearm dips into the ground. You follow the steps to check for an obstruction in the firearm. After pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, what is the NEXT step?

unload the firearm

You need to haul your firearm into a tree stand. What is the first step you should take?

unload the firearm and check the action