AG Chapter 9

Four primary safety rules when handling a firearm.

1. keep muzzle in safe direction 2. identify target and what's behind it 3. keep safety on till shot 4. keep finger outside trigger guard

The four main causes of hunting incidents.

1. safety violations 2. lack of control or practice 3. mechanical problems 4. alcohol and drugs

When hunting brids or rabbits, hunters in a group should be spaced _________ yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of ______ degrees in front.

25-40 and 45

________ is not a safe way to transport a firearm.

Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window

Six proper field carries are . . .

Sling, trail, cradle, shoulder, elbow/side carry, and two-handed/ready carry.

If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should?

Unload and place the firearm under the fence with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

if three hunters are walking in a single File it is acceptable for the hunter in the middle to use the ________

elbow or side carry

What is the effect of alcohal on skills and abilities needed to hunt safely and responsibly?

impares judgment

For safety, what should you do first when removing obstructions from your firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

To Safely load or unload a firearm you should always . . .

put the safety on and point the muzzle in a safe direction.