Hunter Safety Test

identify the basic parts of a rifle, shotgun, and handgun.

Action: the moving parts that load fire and ejects shells or cartridges. Stock: the handle of the firearm. Barrel: a metal tube that the projectile travels through.

how to make a firearm safe for storage.

Firearms must be stored unloaded and in a locked location and be stored horizontally or with the muzzle pointing down.

list the four common shotgun chokes and give an example of when you should use each.

Full: hunt a larger, less mobile bird that is usually farther away because it concentrates the shot in a smaller area. Modified or Improved Cylinder: hunt small, fast, close birds because it creates a broad shot pattern that spreads quickly at close ranges. Cylinder: very close range animals/less than 10 or 15 yards away.

Explain four rifle firing techniques that will help improve accuracy.

Shooting From a Rest: shots are taken from a sturdy hard surface. Breathing: when you're ready to fire, draw a deep breath and exhale half of it, then hold your breath as you squeeze the trigger. Trigger Squeeze: apply slow steady pressure to the trigger until the gun fires. Follow Through: after the bullet fires it's important to continue the squeeze or follow through.

proper loading and unloading of firearms with two different types of actions.

Single Action: will fire only after the hammer has been cocked manually. Double Action: pulling the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer. Hinge Action: press the release so the stock drops downward, then load or unload the shot shells or cartridges.

name five sources of Hunter education funding.

U.S. fish and wildlife service, state wildlife agencies, non-governmental organizations, many firearm and archery manufacturers, and local hunting clubs.

Define firearm.

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

explain the difference between a lead shot and a steel shot.

a steel shot is slightly lighter than a lead shot so, the steel shot pellets stay round and keep the pattern tighter.

name five types of sights found on firearms.

bead sight, open site, aperture sight, dot sight, and telescopic sight.

explain why it is important to know your firearm's range.

because knowing the maximum projectile range tells you what distance your firearm's projectile could cause injury or damage to people, animals, or objects.

identify six types of firearm actions.

bolt action, lever action, pump-action, break action, single action, and double action.

identify and explain a rifle's caliber and a shotgun's gauge.

caliber is used to describe the size of a rifle or handgun and the size of cartridges. shotguns are classified by gauge which is a measure related to the diameter of the smooth shotgun hole.

describe the behavior of a responsible Hunter.

courtesy, respect for others and Wildlife involvement, not poaching or acting carelessly, obeying hunting laws, hunting fairly, practicing safety rules, and waiting for a clean kill before shooting.

name the four common shotgun chokes and explain how they differ.

cylinder choke, improved cylinder choke, modified choke, and full choke. they're different because the whole at the end of the gun is narrower to make the bullet shoot farther.

explain the basic steps to a sight-in a rifle.

firing at least three shots carefully and consistently at a target and if the bullets form a relatively small group of holes on the target but not where you were aiming, the sites will have to be adjusted.

how to determine master eye.

form a triangle with your hands, look at a distant object through the triangle, and bring your hands slowly back to your face. the opening will come to your dominant eye naturally.

Define good Marksmanship and explain why it is important.

good Marksmanship is accurately and consistently hitting the target where planned. it is important because accuracy is important for a clean kill.

give two reasons why Hunter education is important.

hunting safety complying with hunting laws and behaving ethically.

explain the danger of mixing different gauges of shot shells.

it will slip past the chamber and lodge in the barrel, most likely causing an explosion, where you could injure or kill yourself or possible bystanders.

cleaning procedures for a firearm.

point the muzzle in a safe direction, and make sure the gun is unloaded. Remove all ammunition from cleaning bench. Field strip the firearm and clean each part separately. follow the instructions in your cleaning kit, use a flexible pull through cleaning cable when cleaning Firearms with a lever or semi-automatic actions, and use cleaning solvents in a well-ventilated area.

four proper positions for rifle firing.

prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling.

list the three fundamentals of good Marksmanship.

proper sight adjustment, proper shooting technique, and practice.

correctly match ammunition with firearms.

read the specific caliber or gauge designations on the side of the barrel.

identify the locations of safeties on firearms, and explain how they are used.

safeties are usually near the butt or trigger of the gun. safeties are used to prevent firearms from being fired accidentally.

Define "slight alignment" and "slight picture".

slight alignment is the process of lining up rear and front sights. slight picture is the image you see when the sights are aligned correctly with the target.

give an example of how you can be involved in making hunting a respected sport.

teaching others and cooperating with game wardens.

explain how ammunition is fired from a firearm.

the bolt moves forward, compressing the firing pin spring and inserting a cartridge into the chamber. The firing pin is held back under spring tension. When the trigger is squeezed, the firing pin moves forward, crushing and igniting the primer in the cartridge base. The primer ignites the gunpowder, generating gas pressure, which forces the bullet forward and out of the barrel.

identify the basic components of rifle and shotgun ammunition.

the case, primer, powder, and projectiles. shotguns have an additional component called wad.

describe how a rifle is different from other firearms.

the rifle barrel is long and has thick walls with spiraling groove pattern called rifling.

name three hunting related projects for which the federal aid in Wildlife restoration act funds are used.

the selection, restoration, and Improvement of wildlife habitats and for wildlife management research.

explain the basic steps for patterning a shotgun.

they shoot different loads at different distances away.