7 & 8 chap. Hunting

Why's it important to carry only the correct ammunition for the shotgun you are using?

A smaller gauge shotshell can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury

Three basic types of a modern firearm are....

Action, stock, and barrel

Where is the caliber or gauge specifications located at on your firearm?

Barrel/ Side

Types of air rifles that are legal in Missouri for hunting...

Big Bore, & Modern

___ and ___ are the only types of powder that may be used in most muzzleloaders

Black Powder, & Black Powder Substitute

Five types of firearm actions...

Bolt, Lever, Semi, Pump, & Break

What type of ammunition is used with an atlatl?

Dart

Knowing your firearm's range is critical- it allows you to...?

Determine whether or not you're able to make an ethical, clean, quick harvest

Which hunters can extend their hunting years by using a crossbow?

Older people, less physically capable people, people with heart & other medical conditions

What safety precaution should you take while cleaning your firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

An unsafe practice when using a muzzleloader is...?

Pouring powder directly from a horn, flask, or other large container

The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the ...?

Primer

Three most common bow types

Recurve, compound, longbow

Which feature of a barrel puts a spiral spin on the bullet?

Rifling

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

Single-shot and repeating

Shotgun Barrels typically have ___ walls to reduce friction

Smooth walls

Most accurate sight for a firearm is the ....?

Telescopic sight

Firearms should be stored ___, in a ___ location, and seperate from ___.

Unloaded, locked, ammunition

Steel shot is...?

harder than lead