Hunters Safety Quiz #2

All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?

action, stock, barrel

The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:

lead

The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a bullet and shot pellets?

projectile

What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?

steel

Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.

steel shot weighs about 2/3 as much

______ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.

caliber

What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?

point the muzzle in a safe direction

Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?

rifling

Shotguns are classified by:

gauge

Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?

action

A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?

The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury

Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?

full

What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?

single-shot and repeating

What might cause a shotgun to explode?

using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun

When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:

when a shot can give a clean kill.

For safety, a firearm should be stored:

In a locked location, away from the ammunition

Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:

cartidge

Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms?

A fully-automatic may not be used for hunting.

Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?

Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.

Which of the following statements is true?

Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.

What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?

Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.

When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence?

The firing pin strikes the primer.

When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?

The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.

Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.

When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.

How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?

after each use

Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?

altitude

Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:

barrel and ammo

In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates:

caliber

What are the basic parts of ammunition?

case, primer, powder, and projectile

A telescopic sight (or scope):

gathers light to magnify a target

A firearm safety:

is a mechanical device that could fails can fail when least expected due to wear or other factors can be bumped from the safe position

To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:

open-action and magazine

Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?

powder