WA Hunter's ED Chapter 6

What are at least three common firearm carrying positions

Elbow or side carry, sling carry, trail carry, two-handed or READY carry, Shoulder Carry, and cradle carry

What is the safest way to cross a fence or other obstacle while carrying a firearm

First rule UNLOAD FIRST; Try to maintain muzzel control if you were to fall and always check your barrel for obstructions after getting up.

Describe how to safely load and unload a firearm

Point the muzzle in a safe direction, open action make sure barrel is unobstructed, put the safety on load the ammunition. Unloading muzzel control, make sure the safety is on , keep your finger outside the trigger guard, opn action, remove the ammuntion by first detaching the magazine, eject cartridges or shells if it's the only way to remove them, use extra care with lever action firearms, count shells to make sure the gun is empty, make sur ethe gun is emply by checking both the chamber and magazine.

Identify knowledge of safe places to practice shooting and safe backstops for archery tackle and firearms

Safest place to practice shooting is shooting ranges. The safest backstop is a steep dirt banl that is free of rocks. Remember hard flat surfaces, rocks and even water can cause a bullet to ricochet. Never shoot glass, cans or other types of containers.

What is the correct way to store firearms and ammunition

Safest way to store firearms and ammuntion is under lock and key. Keep firearms unloaded, and store ammunition away from firearms until ready to use.

Explain zone of fire

The area in which the hunter may shoot safely. Know your zone of fire and identify it with your hunting partners before hunting. Don't assume anything. This applies for all types of hunting.

safest way for transporting firearms in boats and cars

UNLOAD firearms when not in use; it is against the law to transport loaded shotguns and rifles in a moter vehicle. When you are going to and returning from your hunting area, Unload your gun and keep it in a case.

What is the correct way to clean a firearm

Use a cleaning rod, cleaning patches, bore brush, gun oil, and powder solvent: always unload the firearm before cleaning it.

Carry

Ways in which a firearm can be carried safely

Obstacle

barrier: hurdle: as in a log, a creek, fence etc.

Backstop

impact area for archery and firearm projectiles

Breech

opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded

Zone of fire

the area in which a hunter may shoot safely

Ricochet

to skip, glance, or rebound off an object