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The fourth rule of firearm safety is 'keep your finger ___ until ready to shoot.'
The fourth rule of firearm safety is 'keep your finger ___ until ready to shoot.'
outside the trigger guard
What term describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore?
What term describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore?
caliber
What is the best way to ensure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
What is the best way to ensure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
What can you determine when you know a firearm's effective killing range?
What can you determine when you know a firearm's effective killing range?
What is good marksmanship?
What is good marksmanship?
What does sighting-in a rifle mean?
What does sighting-in a rifle mean?
What should you do before shooting a rifle?
What should you do before shooting a rifle?
What is the steadiest standard rifle firing position?
What is the steadiest standard rifle firing position?
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
Which shotgun choke is the most open?
What distance should be used to patter a shotgun?
What distance should be used to patter a shotgun?
When should part of your body fit snugly against the stock of your shotgun?
When should part of your body fit snugly against the stock of your shotgun?
What method of shooting involves swinging the gun faster than a moving target?
What method of shooting involves swinging the gun faster than a moving target?
What step can increase your hunting success and enjoyment?
What step can increase your hunting success and enjoyment?
What hunting strategy involves waiting for game while sitting or standing in one spot?
What hunting strategy involves waiting for game while sitting or standing in one spot?
How long should you wait before trailing a deer if you do not see it go down?
How long should you wait before trailing a deer if you do not see it go down?
Which factor contributes to spoiled meat after game is harvested?
Which factor contributes to spoiled meat after game is harvested?
When is it safe to shoot an arrow?
When is it safe to shoot an arrow?
What should you do when dressing game?
What should you do when dressing game?
What is one of the primary rules of firearm safety?
What is one of the primary rules of firearm safety?
Which two items should always be locked away separately?
Which two items should always be locked away separately?
What is one cause of hunting incidents?
What is one cause of hunting incidents?
How should a firearm be handled safely?
How should a firearm be handled safely?
What is the zone-of-fire in front of each hunter?
What is the zone-of-fire in front of each hunter?
When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?
When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?
What is the first step you should take when hauling your firearm into a tree stand?
What is the first step you should take when hauling your firearm into a tree stand?
What is the safest position for two hunters duck hunting in a boat?
What is the safest position for two hunters duck hunting in a boat?
What does HELP stand for in cold water survival?
What does HELP stand for in cold water survival?
How many people in the U.S. hunt?
How many people in the U.S. hunt?
What do hunting laws preserve?
What do hunting laws preserve?
What do hunter ethics preserve?
What do hunter ethics preserve?
What is the difference between true north and magnetic north called?
What is the difference between true north and magnetic north called?
What is the correct treatment for shock?
What is the correct treatment for shock?
How do hunters contribute to wildlife management?
How do hunters contribute to wildlife management?
Which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true?
Which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true?
Study Notes
Firearm Safety and Handling
- Fourth rule of firearm safety: Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
- Firearm's effective killing range helps determine when a shot will yield a clean kill.
- Good marksmanship is achieved by hitting the target accurately and consistently.
- Sighting-in a rifle involves lining up the rear and front sights.
Shotgun and Rifle Use
- Inhale deeply before shooting a rifle, then exhale halfway before firing.
- The prone position is the steadiest of the four standard rifle firing positions.
- The most open shotgun choke is cylinder (unchoked).
- Pattern a shotgun at the distance you expect to be from your quarry.
Hunting Strategies
- Posting refers to waiting for game while sitting or standing in a single spot.
- It's important to learn about the game you will hunt to increase success and enjoyment.
- Wait half an hour before trailing a deer if you do not see it go down.
Wildlife and Environmental Ethics
- Hunters play a crucial role in wildlife management by offering field information to wildlife managers.
- Hunting laws protect wildlife, while hunter ethics preserve the opportunity to hunt.
- Rare, threatened, or endangered species are fully protected by law.
Safety Precautions
- Always unload firearms when not in use to maintain safety.
- Firearms and ammunition should always be locked away separately.
- Assume the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) position in cold water for safety.
Game Preparation and Post-Harvest Handling
- Keeping meat from spoiling post-harvest involves managing factors such as heat.
- When hauling a firearm into a tree stand, first unload the firearm and open the action.
Additional Safety and Regulations
- The zone-of-fire in front of hunters spans about 45 degrees.
- Wearing a fall-arrest system is vital when off the ground.
- The safest position for two hunters in a duck hunting boat is back-to-back.
Miscellaneous Information
- Approximately 5% of the U.S. population participates in hunting.
- The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as deflection.
- Correct treatment for shock includes keeping the victim lying down and loosening restrictive clothing.
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Test your knowledge of firearm safety and terminology with these flashcards from the Hunters Education Safety Course. Learn essential rules and definitions that are crucial for safe and effective hunting practices.
