Hunters Ed. Chapters 1 and 2

Why is it important to keep shot shells separated by size?

A 20 gauge shot shell can be chambered into a 12 gauge

What is a firearm?

A mechanical device that uses pressure from a burning powder to force a projectile through and out of a metal tube.

Shotgun chokes

Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full

Good Marksmanship

Hitting your target accurately and consistently

Hunting related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson Act) provides funding for

Selection, restoration, and improvement of wildlife habitat, and for wildlife management research.

Source of Hunter Education Funding

State wildlife agencies, International Hunter Education Association, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Local Hunting Clubs, and Firearm and Archery Manufacturers

Prone

Steadiest of the four shooting positions.

primer

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

rifling

The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, which increases accuracy and distance.

guage

The measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell designed for that bore.

Telescopic Sight (Scope)

The most accurate sight for a firearm.

Sight Alignment

The process of lining up rear and front sights

caliber

Used to describe the size of the rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores.

Three basic parts of modern firearms

action, stock, and barrel

You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the __________ of your firearm.

barrel

A safety is a device that

blocks the action to prevent accidental firing

List 6 types of firearm actions

bolt action, lever action, pump action, semi automatic, break or hinge action, revolving action

The __________ is the inside of the firearm barrel through which the projectile travels when fired.

bore

The rear end of the barrel is called the __________.

breech

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

cartridge

Three behaviors of a responsible hunter

courtesy, respect of others and wildlife, and involvement

The part that holds the rounds, or cartridges, on a revolver is called the ____________.

cylinder

Knowing your firearms range is critical to being a safe and responsible hunter -- it allows you to __________.

determine whether or not you're able to make a clean kill

To help steady the rifle when you are ready to shoot, draw a deep breath and _______________________________

exhale about half of it.

The part of a rifle or shotgun where your non-trigger hand rests is called the __________ (or fore-end).

forestock

The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is

knowing your equipment and how to use it safely.

Steel Shot

lighter than lead shot, harder than lead shot, keeping the patter tighter, and non-toxic, unlike lead shot that can be toxic to waterfowl.

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that

load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shot shell

Treat every firearm as if it were ___________.

loaded

The first commandment of firearm safety is to always point the __________ in a safe direction.

muzzle

Firearms should be cleaned and lightly _______ before storing.

oiled

A primary objective of hunter education programs is to

produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters

The metal housing for the working parts of the action is called the _________.

receiver

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

shotshell

Shotgun barrels are ___________ on the inside, but rifle barrels have ______________ which cause the bullet to spin for better ________________.

smooth; grooves; accuracy

The _________ from the primer ignites the gunpowder, generating ______ _______________, which forces the bullet forward and out of the ____________.

spark; gas pressure; barrel

The proper technique for pulling the trigger when firing a rifle is to _______________________________

squeeze the trigger slowly.

When the _______________ is squeezed, the ____________ _______ moves forward, crushing and igniting the ____________ in the cartridge base.

trigger; firing pin; primer

Firearms should be stored ________, in a _________ location, and separate from ________________

unloaded, locked, ammunition