CH 8 & 9

List the four primary safety rules for firearm handling.

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2. Always 100% positively identify your target and what is beyond it before firing. 3. Always keep your safety on until you are ready to shoot. 4. Always keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

List five types of firearm actions.

1. bolt 2. pump 3. lever 4. semi-automatic 5. break (hinge)

Name the four main causes of hunting incidents.

1. hunter judgment mistakes 2. safety rule violations 3. lack of control and practice 4. mechanical failure

Safe turkey hunting techniques include _________________.

1. never wear red, white, blue, or black. 2. avoid gobble calls that might attract other hunters. 3. positively identify your target

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

Point the muzzle in a safe direction

What safety precaution should you take while cleaning your firearm?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction.

What are the three basic parts of a modern firearm?

action, stock, barrel

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ______________________________.

can fail or be bumped from the safe position.

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

cradle carry

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.

Steel shot is ______________________.

harder than lead.

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

primer

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

rifling

The most accurate sight for a firearm is the _____________________________.

telescopic sight

Firearms should be stored __________, in a ________ location, and separate from ___________.

unloaded, locked, ammunition

List the six proper field carries.

1. sling carry 2. trail carry 3. two-handed or "ready" carry 4. shoulder carry 5. cradle carry 6. elbow or side carry

When hunting birds 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, 45%

Why is 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.

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

Alcohol impairs judgement.

______________________ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm.

Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window.

To safely load or unload a firearm, you should always _______________________________.

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

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.

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

side

What are two basic styles of firearm actions?

single-shot and repeating

Shotgun barrels typically have ______________ walls to reduce friction.

smooth

If three hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep the gun pointed ________ or _________.

to the front or up