Hunter Safety Flashcards

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What is the most important rule for firearm safety?

Never point at anyone
Always wear ear protection
Use safety glasses while shooting
Always treat a gun as if it's loaded (correct)

What is the next important rule for firearm safety?

Keep the gun locked away
Always treat a gun as if it's loaded
Never point at anyone (correct)
Ensure the gun is clean

What are the three different types of firearms?

Rifles, Handguns, and Shotguns

What are the three basic parts of a firearm?

Action, Stock, and Barrel Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Action' of a firearm?

The moving parts of the firearm that load, fire, and eject shell casings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Stock' of a firearm?

The stock serves as the handle of the firearm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Barrel' of a firearm?

The barrel is the metal tube that the projectile travels through. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Firearm'?

A mechanical device that uses pressure from a burning powder to force a projectile through and out of a metal tube. Signup and view all the answers

What do rifles and handguns fire?

Bullets Signup and view all the answers

What do shotguns fire?

Shots or pellets Signup and view all the answers

How is a projectile fired?

A projectile is inserted into the chamber and then the trigger is squeezed causing the firing pin to explode the primer in the base of the cartridge or shotshell. The gas rapidly expands and drives the projectile through the barrel with great force. Signup and view all the answers

What are the common firearm actions?

Bolt action, lever action, pump action, semi-automatic (auto loading) action, break or hinge action, and revolving action. Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety mechanism?

A safety is a device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from shooting. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of safety mechanisms?

Cross bolt, Pivot, Slide or Tang, and Half-Cock or Hammer safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is a magazine?

A magazine is a place that stores the ammunition that has not been fired. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of magazines?

Box-Type and the Hinged-Floorplate magazines. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sight?

A sight is a device used to line up the muzzle with the shooter’s eye so that he or she can hit the target. Signup and view all the answers

What are the common types of sights?

Bead, Open, Aperture (Peep), Telescopic, and Dot sights. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between rifles and shotguns?

Rifles have grooves inside the barrel to increase the accuracy of the projectile. Shotguns do not have grooves. Signup and view all the answers

How is a rifle's caliber measured?

Caliber of a rifle is measured by the diameter of the bore from land to opposite land. Signup and view all the answers

How is a shotgun's gauge determined?

Gauge is determined by the measure related to the diameter. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common types of shotgun gauges?

10, 12, 16, and 20 gauge are the most common types of gauges. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shot string?

The shot string is the spread of shot from a shotgun. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shot pattern?

The pattern of hits from shots. Signup and view all the answers

What is a choke?

What controls the shot string. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common types of chokes?

Cylinder, Improved cylinder, Modified, and Full. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a shotshell that does not match the shotgun's gauge is loaded?

Severe risk of injury and most likely explosion of barrel. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Firearm Safety Rules

Always treat a firearm as if it’s loaded; it’s the most crucial rule of safety.
Never point a firearm at anyone to prevent accidents.

Types of Firearms

There are three main types of firearms: rifles, handguns, and shotguns.

Basic Parts of Firearms

Key components include the action, stock, and barrel.

Understanding the Action

The action consists of moving parts that load, fire, and eject shell casings.

The Role of the Stock

The stock serves as the handle, providing support and ease of handling.

Function of the Barrel

The barrel is a metal tube directing the projectile as it is fired.

Definition of a Firearm

A firearm is a mechanical device using burning powder pressure to propel a projectile through a tube.

Projectiles for Different Firearms

Rifles and handguns fire bullets, while shotguns fire shots or pellets.

Firing Mechanism

Projectiles are fired by inserting them into a chamber, squeezing the trigger, and igniting the primer, which drives the projectile through the barrel.

Common Firearm Actions

Action types include bolt, lever, pump, semi-automatic, break or hinge, and revolving actions.

Safety Mechanisms

A safety mechanism blocks the action to prevent accidental firing.

Types of Safety Mechanisms

Safety mechanisms include cross bolt, pivot, slide or tang, and half-cock or hammer safety.

Definition of a Magazine

A magazine is a storage component for unfired ammunition.

Types of Magazines

There are two main types of magazines: box-type and hinged-floorplate.

Purpose of a Sight

Sights align the muzzle with the shooter’s eye for accurate targeting.

Common Sight Types

Sight types include bead, open, aperture (peep), telescopic, and dot sights.

Differences Between Rifles and Shotguns

Rifles feature grooves in the barrel for improved accuracy; shotguns lack these grooves.

Measuring Rifle Caliber

Rifle caliber is measured by the diameter of the bore from land to land.

Determining Shotgun Gauge

Shotgun gauge is based on the measurement of the diameter of the barrel.

Common Shotgun Gauges

The most common shotgun gauges are 10, 12, 16, and 20 gauge.

Shot String Definition

Shot string refers to the spread of shot fired from a shotgun.

Shot Pattern Explanation

The shot pattern is the distribution of hits from the fired shots.

Function of a Choke

A choke controls the shot string, affecting the spread of pellets.

Common Types of Chokes

Choke types include cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, and full.

Risks of Mismatched Shotshells

Loading a shotshell that doesn’t match the shotgun's gauge can lead to severe injury and potential barrel explosion.

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Test your knowledge of firearm safety rules and parts with these flashcards. This set covers essential firearm handling practices and types of firearms, providing a solid foundation for safe gun usage. Perfect for hunters or anyone interested in firearm education.