Firearm Range Quiz & Flashcards - Hunter's ED Overview

Questions and Answers

A primary objective of hunter education program is to?

Give every hunter the same degree of skill and knowledge.

Ensure that everyone enjoys hunting and has an opportunity to hunt.

Produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters. (correct)

None of the above.

Name three hunting-related projects for which the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act provides funding.

Selection, Restoration, Improvement

Which of these is not a source of hunter education funding?

State wildlife agencies

State highway departments (correct)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

International Hunter Education Association

Name three behaviors of a responsible hunter.

Attitude, Skills, Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

The three basic parts of a modern firearm are _____.

Stock, trigger, and action. Signup and view all the answers

Label the indicated parts of a bolt-action rifle.

Butt, Sight, Trigger, Muzzle Signup and view all the answers

The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the ___________.

Primer Signup and view all the answers

The action of a firearm is made up of parts that __________.

Load, unload, fire, and eject the cartridge or shot shell. Signup and view all the answers

You should use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge specifications marked on the ___________ of your firearm.

barrel Signup and view all the answers

Label the indicated parts of the rifle and shotgun ammunition.

Bullet, Shot, Gunpowder, Primer Signup and view all the answers

List six types of firearm actions.

Bolt Action, Lever Action, Pump Action, Semi-Automatic, Break Action, Revolving Action Signup and view all the answers

A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ______.

Is a device that blocks the action to prevent accidental firing. Signup and view all the answers

The most accurate sight for a firearm is the ___________.

Telescopic Signup and view all the answers

The design feature that causes a bullet to spiral, which increases accuracy and distance, is called ________________.

Rifling Signup and view all the answers

___________________ is a measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshells designed for that bore.

Gauge Signup and view all the answers

When referring to firearms, 'caliber' is ____________.

Used to describe the size of a rifle bore and the size of cartridges designed for different bores. Signup and view all the answers

List the most common shotgun chokes.

Cylinder Choke, Improved Cylinder Choke, Modified Choke, Full Choke Signup and view all the answers

Steel shot is _____.

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Knowing your firearm's range is critical-- it allows you to ______________________.

Both A and C. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep shotshells separated by size?

A smaller gauge can slip past the chamber of a larger gauge gun and result in serious personal injury. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hunter Education Overview

Aim of hunter education: produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters.
Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act funds projects: selection, restoration, and improvement.
Sources of funding for hunter education exclude state highway departments.

Responsible Hunting Practices

Key behaviors of responsible hunters include: attitude, skills, and knowledge.

Firearm Fundamentals

Basic parts of a modern firearm: stock, trigger, and action.
Importance of exact ammunition matching firearm's barrel specifications for safety.
Actions of firearms serve to load, unload, fire, and eject cartridges.
Safety mechanisms in firearms block actions to prevent accidental firings.

Ammunition Components

Essential parts of ammunition include bullet, shot, gunpowder, and primer.
The primer is the part that ignites gunpowder in ammunition.

Firearm Actions

Types of firearm actions:
- Bolt Action
- Lever Action
- Pump Action
- Semi-Automatic
- Break Action
- Revolting Action

Firearm Accuracy Features

The most accurate firearm sight is a telescopic sight.
Rifling is the design feature that allows bullets to spiral, enhancing accuracy and distance.

Shotgun Characteristics

Gauge refers to the diameter of the bore and the size of shotshells designed for it.
Caliber describes the size of rifle bores and their corresponding cartridges.
Common shotgun chokes include:
- Cylinder Choke
- Improved Cylinder Choke
- Modified Choke
- Full Choke

Steel Shot Properties

Steel shot is non-toxic and harder than lead, maintaining a tighter shot pattern.
Steel shot is also lighter than lead, which affects velocity and distance.

Awareness of Firearm Range

Knowing a firearm's range is crucial to determine clean kill possibilities and to understand risks of injury.

Safety Procedures

It is essential to keep shotshells separated by size to prevent dangerous mixing, where a smaller gauge can lead to serious injury.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the Hunter's Education program. The review exercises cover key concepts and objectives in hunter education, ensuring that you understand the responsibilities and skills required for responsible hunting. Perfect for students and enthusiasts looking to reinforce their learning.