HUNTERS EDUCATION STUDY GUIDE
Why is hunter education important? - ANSWER produces knowledgeable and
responsible hunters
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? - ANSWER to help control wildlife
populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
The federal Aid in wildlife restoration act provides funds for which of the following? -
ANSWER selecting, restoring, and improving wildlife habitats
Teaching others, working with landowners, and cooperating with game wardens is
part of what process? - ANSWER becoming a responsible sportsman
What part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects the shells or cartridges? - ANSWER
action
What are the basic components of ammunition? - ANSWER case, primer, powder,
and projectile
What is the main difference between center fire and rim fire ammunition? - ANSWER
rim fire ammunition has the primer contained in the rim of the casing
What causes the bullet to spin as it travels out of the barrel of a rifle or handgun? -
ANSWER rifling
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events that take place when a
shotgun, rifle, or handgun fires? - ANSWER Pull trigger, firing pen strikes primer,
primer sparks, gunpowder ignites, gunpowder converts to expanding gas, projectile
exits barrel
What is the final step in correctly matching the proper ammunition to a firearm? -
ANSWER Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or
shell.
Which of the following statements about firearm safety is true? - ANSWER A safety
is a mechanical device that could fail.
How are shotguns classified? - ANSWER gauge
What is the narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel called? - ANSWER
choke
What is the first step in cleaning your firearm? - ANSWER point the muzzle in a safe
direction
You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle
the firearm? - ANSWER immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction
Why is hunter education important? - ANSWER produces knowledgeable and
responsible hunters
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation? - ANSWER to help control wildlife
populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
The federal Aid in wildlife restoration act provides funds for which of the following? -
ANSWER selecting, restoring, and improving wildlife habitats
Teaching others, working with landowners, and cooperating with game wardens is
part of what process? - ANSWER becoming a responsible sportsman
What part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects the shells or cartridges? - ANSWER
action
What are the basic components of ammunition? - ANSWER case, primer, powder,
and projectile
What is the main difference between center fire and rim fire ammunition? - ANSWER
rim fire ammunition has the primer contained in the rim of the casing
What causes the bullet to spin as it travels out of the barrel of a rifle or handgun? -
ANSWER rifling
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events that take place when a
shotgun, rifle, or handgun fires? - ANSWER Pull trigger, firing pen strikes primer,
primer sparks, gunpowder ignites, gunpowder converts to expanding gas, projectile
exits barrel
What is the final step in correctly matching the proper ammunition to a firearm? -
ANSWER Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or
shell.
Which of the following statements about firearm safety is true? - ANSWER A safety
is a mechanical device that could fail.
How are shotguns classified? - ANSWER gauge
What is the narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel called? - ANSWER
choke
What is the first step in cleaning your firearm? - ANSWER point the muzzle in a safe
direction
You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle
the firearm? - ANSWER immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction
