HUNTER SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HUNTER SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the portion of the firearm that loads, fires and ejects a cartridge or shot shell called? A. Trigger B. Magazine C. Action D. Stock What is the name for the tube-shaped part of a firearm that the bullet or shot travels through after the cartridge is fired? A. Trigger guard B. Barrel C. Sight D. Stock Which of the following firearms is an example of a bolt action firearm? A. B. C. D. Which of the following defines a firearm's action? A. It is a tube made of steel that the bullet or shot travels through B. It supports the stock and the barrel and can be made of one of two separate pieces C. It contains the parts that load, fire and eject a cartridge or shot shell D. It is the number which is located on the side of the firearm that is used for identification Where is the barrel located on this firearm? A. B. C. D. Where is the stock located on this firearm? A. B. C. D. Which of the following firearms is an example of a lever action firearm? A. B. C. D. Where is the action located on this firearm? A. B. C. D. Why should a safe hunter read the user's manual before operating a new firearm? A. To properly understand how the firearm works B. To make sure they are aware of the firearm's warranty C. To ensure the serial number on the firearm is correct D. To inform themselves of the hunting regulations in their area Which of the following is an example of a break or hinge action firearm? A. B. C. D. If hunting with a shotgun and your target is at a distance of roughly 35 yards, what would be the best type of choke to use? A. Full choke B. Improved Cylinder choke C. Modified choke D. No choke Which of the following is a rimfire cartridge? A. B. C. D. What should the safe hunter do before loading a rifle? A. Make sure the datastamp on the rifle's barrel matches the one on the cartridge base B. Make sure the magazine is full of cartridges, otherwise the rifle will not fire C. Make sure the telescopic sight is removed from the rifle D. Make sure they are always using rimfire ammunition What can be done to increase the accuracy of slugs in a shotgun? A. Use rifled barrels or chokes B. Use the standing shooting position C. Remove the choke D. Remove the primer What is the purpose of having lands and grooves inside the barrel of a rifle? A. To allow for loading more than one round of ammunition at a time B. To determine the gauge of the rifle and its ammunition C. To give the bullet or projectile spin to increase accuracy D. To heat the gunpowder to the correct temperature During what step in the firing process would the gunpowder be ignited? A. When the cartridge is loaded into the chamber B. Once the action has been closed C. When the firing pin strikes the primer D. When the empty cartridge is ejected If someone were to load a firearm with the wrong-sized ammunition, what would likely be the end result? A. The shot would have a lesser effective range than if the correct ammunition were used B. The shot would have a greater effective range than if the correct ammunition were used C. There could be damage done to the firearm, and serious injury to the shooter D. The primer would not be ignited by the firing pin What is determined by the number of lead balls (each having the same diameter as the bore) required to make one pound? A. The caliber of a rifle B. The gauge of a shotgun C. The type of choke D. The amount of black powder needed What information is usually stamped on the side of a rifle's barrel? A. The caliber of the firearm B. The recommended sight to use C. The action type of the firearm D. The brand of ammunition to use Which of the following shotgun barrels has the largest bore diameter A.10 gauge B. 12 gauge C. 16 gauge D. 20 gauge If you suspect that the barrel of a firearm has become obstructed, what should you do to clear the obstruction? A. Point the muzzle in a safe direction, load a round of ammunition and pull the trigger B. Point the muzzle in a safe direction, unload the firearm and clear it using the necessary tools C. Open the action and strike the firearm on the ground D. Dispose of the firearm immediately since it is no longer operational Which of the following images represents the correct and appropriate Zones of Fire for the three (3) safe hunters below? A. B. C. D. What is the first thing a hunter should do every time he or she loads a firearm?