Hunter Ed. Chapter 1
__________________ is NOT a safe way to transport a firearm.
Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window
Three basic parts of modern firearms are;
action, stock, and barrel.
The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is
knowing your equipment and how to use it safely.
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
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 consisting of a case containing primer, gunpowder, wad, and a slug or shot is called a(n) ___________________.
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
Why is it important to keep shot shells separated by size?
A 20 gauge shot shell can be chambered into a 12 gauge shotgun.
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
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.
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 consisting of a case containing primer, gunpowder, and a bullet is called a(n) __________________.
cartridge
The part that holds the rounds, or cartridges, on a revolver is called the ____________.
cylinder
Knowing your firearm's 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
The part of a rifle or shotgun where your non-trigger hand rests is called the __________ (or fore-end).
forestock
Firearms should be cleaned and lightly _______ before storing.
oiled
When the _______________ is squeezed, the __________________ moves forward, crushing and igniting the ____________ in the cartridge base.
trigger; firing pin; primer
Bolt, lever, pump, semi automatic, break or hinge, and revolving are
types of firearm actions.
Firearms should be stored ________, in a _________ location, and separate from ________________.
unloaded, locked, ammunition
