NC Today's Hunter (Set 3)

Wad

A seal and/or shot container made of paper or plastic separating the powder from the slug or shot a shotshell

True or false? If false, identify what is wrong with the statement: As a rule, it isn't best to field dress immediately.

False; as a rule, it is best to field dress immediately

True or false? If false, identify what is wrong with the statement: Every rifle or handgun is not designed for a specific cartridge.

False; every rifle and handgun is designed for a specific cartridge

True or false? If false, identify what is wrong with the statement: When cleaning your firearm, you should always make sure to point the muzzle towards yourself and make sure the gun is loaded.

False; when cleaning your firearm, point the muzzle in a safe direction, and make sure the gun is unloaded

Muzzle

The end of the barrel through which the projectile (bullet or shot) exits

Gunpowder

A chemical mixture that burns rapidly and converts to an expanding gas when ignited

"Sighting-in"

A process of adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range

What are the basic parts of a firearm?

ACTION: the moving parts that load, fire and eject the shells or cartridges STOCK: serves as the handle of the firearm, can be composed of one or two pieces and is usually made of wood or a synthetic material BARREL: the metal tube that the projectile travels through

Good Marksmanship

Accurately and consistently hitting the target where planned

Cartridge

Ammunition used in modern rifles and handguns; a case containing primer, gunpowder, and a bullet

Shotshell

Ammunition used in modern shotguns; a case containing primer, gunpowder, wad, and a slug or shot

Primer

An explosive chemical compound that ignites the gunpowder when struck by a firing pin

Cylinder Choke

An unconstricted barrel; shot string spreads quickly

How should you always treat a firearm?

As if it was a loaded one

Name three types of sights found on firearms.

Bead Sight, Open Sight, Aperture (Peep) Sight, Telescopic Sight (Scope), and Dot Sight

What should you do in order to select the correct cartridge for your rifle or handgun?

Carefully compare the data stamp on the barrel of the firearm against the description on the ammunition box and the stamp on each cartridge

What are the basic components of ammunition?

Case, primer, powder and projectile(s)

What are shotguns classified by?

Gauge

Grip

Handle of the handgun

Modified Choke

Has moderate constriction; pellets stay together longer

Improved Cylinder Choke

Has slight constriction; allows shot string to spread fairly quickly; good for upland game at relatively close ranges

Full Choke

Has tight constriction; shot string holds together even longer; good for game at 40-yard and longer ranges

List the three main causes of meat spoilage.

Heat, moisture, and dirt

What are the four main causes of hunting incidents?

Hunter judgement mistakes, safety rule violations, lack of control and practice, and mechanical failure

What are the three common bow types?

Longbow, Recurve Bow, and Compound Bow

Safety

Mechanical device that blocks the trigger or hammer to help prevent accidental firing

Hammer

Part that strikes the primer to cause ignition

Trigger Guard

Place that surrounds the trigger to protect it from being squeezed or bumped accidentally

What are the four standard rifle firing positions and which is the steadiest of the four?

Prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing; prone is the steadiest of the four

What three fundamentals is good marksmanship built on?

Proper sight adjustment, proper shooting technique and practice

What does the Pittman-Robertson Act provide?

Provides funding for the selection, restoration, and improvement of wildlife habitat, and for wildlife management research

Hunter education programs have been expanded to produce __________, __________, and involved hunters—hunters who understand the importance of complying with __________ __________ and behaving __________.

Responsible, knowledgeable, hunting laws, ethically

Name the four parts of an arrow.

Shaft, fletching, arrowhead, and nock

Gauge

Term used to designate bore diameter of a shotgun; the number of lead balls with diameters equal to the diameter of the bore that, when combined, weigh one pound

Case

The container that holds all the other ammunition components together

Choke

The degree of narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel

The most effective shots are to an animals vital organs which are?

The heart and lungs

Projectile

The object(s) expelled from the barrel

True or false? If false, identify what is wrong with the statement: When hunting, accuracy is critical for a clean hit.

True

Caliber

Used to describe the size of a rifle or handgun bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores