89 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a
muzzleloader? - ANSWER-action
Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? -
ANSWER-Modern smokeless powder
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? - ANSWER-
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting
and target shooting? - ANSWER-Compound bow
A crossbow: - ANSWER-Shoots bolts or shorts arrows
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - ANSWER-In front of a safe backstop
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be
pointing: - ANSWER-straight up
What should you use to screw on broadheads ? - ANSWER-Specially designed
wrench
The best anchor point for drawing a bow: - ANSWER-is determined through practice
The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and holds
the arrow in place. What is the name for this slotted tip? - ANSWER-Nock
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules? -
ANSWER-Be sure of the target and what is beyond it before firing.
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules? - ANSWER-Avoid alcoholic
beverages before and during shooting.
What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters? - ANSWER-
Firearm and hunting safety
What is true about responsible hunters? - ANSWER-The follow safety rules and
guidelines
Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education? - ANSWER-International
Hunter Education Association-USA
Within a firearm, a burning material created pressure to force the bullet or shot out of
the barrel. What is this burning material? - ANSWER-Powder
, The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a
bullet are examples of which basic component? - ANSWER-Projectile
What is critical when selecting the ammunition for a firearm? - ANSWER-Using the
correct cartridge or shotshell
What is the main difference between center fire and rimfire ammunition? - ANSWER-
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot. - ANSWER-Steel shot
weighs about one-third less than lead shot.
When a rifle fired, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the
primer, what is the next event in the sequence? - ANSWER-The primer explodes
and ignites the gunpowder.
What are the two basic styles of firearm actions? - ANSWER-Single-shot and
repeating
A firearm safety: - ANSWER-Can fail when least expected due to wear or other
factors.
Which type of firearm sight is simple, inexpensive, and standard on most handguns?
- ANSWER-Open
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: - ANSWER-Barrels and
ammunition
Shotguns are classified by: - ANSWER-Gauge
Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition
for your firearm? - ANSWER-match the information on the firearm's barrel to the
information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot
when you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine: - ANSWER-
when a shot will give a clean kill
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm? - ANSWER-Point the muzzle in a safe
direction
Which of the following would be a good spot to store firearm? - ANSWER-A cool,
clean, and dry location
what is good marksmanship? - ANSWER-hitting the target accurately and
consistently
What should be true about any firearm you choose to use for hunting - ANSWER-
Has enough power to kill the game quickly and effectively