Hunters Safety Unit #6 Quiz
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. The FIRST rule is:
point the muzzle in a safe direction
What is one DISADVANTAGE of hunting from an elevated stand?
you can fall out of thr stand
Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?
weak hearbeat
When should a firearm be unloaded?
when crossing a fence
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
You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?
muzzle control and terrain
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