Illinois Hunter Safety Course Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What do hunter education programs teach?

Young hunters the practice of firearm and hunting safety

What is the action of a firearm?

Heart of the firearm - moving parts that load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges; there are many types of these.

Do muzzleloaders have actions?

False

What is the stock of a firearm?

The handle of the firearm - composed of 1 or 2 pieces and usually made of wood or synthetic material. Signup and view all the answers

What is the barrel of a firearm?

The metal tube that the bullet travels through. Signup and view all the answers

What travels through the barrel in a handgun or rifle?

Bullets Signup and view all the answers

What travels through the barrel in a shotgun?

Shots Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety in firearms?

Device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from shooting until the safety is released or pushed to the 'off' position. Signup and view all the answers

Should safeties be relied upon?

False Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if you use the incorrect ammunition in a gun?

You can cause an explosion, injuring or killing yourself or any bystanders. Signup and view all the answers

How should you match the correct ammunition?

Read the specific caliber or gauge designations on the side of the barrel and box. Signup and view all the answers

What does the maximum projectile range tell you?

The distance your firearm's projectile could cause injury or damage to persons, animals, or objects. Signup and view all the answers

What does the effective killing range tell you?

When a shot will give a clean kill - will always be less than the maximum projectile range. Signup and view all the answers

How to clean your firearm - Step 1?

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and make sure it's unloaded. Signup and view all the answers

How to clean your firearm - Step 2?

Remove all ammunition. Signup and view all the answers

How to clean your firearm - Step 3?

Field strip the firearm as directed in the manual and clean each part. Signup and view all the answers

How to clean your firearm - Step 4?

Follow instructions in your cleaning kit; if possible, clean the barrel from the breech end. Signup and view all the answers

How should firearms be stored?

In a locked location with the ammunition in another location, being cool, clean, and dry. Signup and view all the answers

What position should firearms be stored?

Horizontally or with the muzzle pointing down. Signup and view all the answers

Why shouldn't guns be in a glass case?

It's an invitation for thieves and curious children. Signup and view all the answers

How should you find your accuracy limit?

Use an 8-inch plate (vital area of the deer) and shoot it constantly from the expected shooting position. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before hunting?

Practice shooting until you are confident you can hit the required target. Signup and view all the answers

What is sight alignment?

Lining up the rear and front sights with the target. Signup and view all the answers

What is the other name for your dominant eye?

Master eye Signup and view all the answers

How do you find your dominant eye?

Make a triangle with your hands and bring it to your dominant eye while focusing on an object. Signup and view all the answers

How do rifle bullets travel?

Not in a straight line, but in an arc due to gravity. Signup and view all the answers

What is sighting-in?

The process of adjusting the sights to hit a target at a specific range. Signup and view all the answers

When should you sight-in?

Before every hunt because it could have come out of alignment by a jolt. Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of sighting-in?

<ol> <li>Makes you practice, 2. Makes accurate shooting possible, 3. Helps identify problems with your technique.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hunter Education Key Concepts

Hunter education programs teach young hunters about firearm and hunting safety.

Firearm Components

Action: Core mechanism of a firearm; it loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges.
Stock: Handle of the firearm; usually made of wood or synthetic material, can be one or two pieces.
Barrel: Metal tube that directs the bullet or shot during firing.

Ammunition and Safety

Muzzleloaders do not have actions; they utilize locks instead.
Firearm safety devices block the action to prevent accidental discharge but should not be solely relied upon, as they can fail.
Incorrect ammunition can cause catastrophic explosions, endangering the user and bystanders.
Always read barrel designations and ammunition box labels to ensure match before shooting.

Shooting Ranges

Maximum Projectile Range: Distance at which a projectile can potentially injure or damage.
Effective Killing Range: Distance for a clean kill, always less than maximum range.

Firearm Maintenance

To clean a firearm, ensure it is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction.
Remove all ammunition prior to cleaning.
Field strip the firearm and clean each part according to the manufacturer's manual.
Store firearms in a locked location, keeping them separate from ammunition, in a cool, dry place.
Position firearms horizontally or with the muzzle down to prevent oil accumulation.

Accuracy and Practice

Use an 8-inch target to determine your accuracy limit; you should hit it consistently from your shooting position.
Always practice shooting before hunting to ensure confidence in hitting targets.
Sight Alignment: Important for accurate shooting; involves lining up the rear and front sights with the target.

Eye Dominance

Dominant eye, also called the "master eye," is crucial for accurate shooting.
To determine your dominant eye, use a triangle formed by your hands to focus on an object while aligning the triangle with your face.

Bullet Trajectory and Sighting

Rifle bullets travel in an arc due to gravity, not in a straight line.
Sighting-In: Adjusting the sights to ensure bullets hit a target accurately at a specific range; should be done before every hunt.

Benefits of Sighting-In

Helps in practice and improves shooting accuracy.
Assists in identifying any problems with shooting technique.

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Test your knowledge on essential hunter safety concepts with these flashcards. Covering topics from firearm parts to safe hunting practices, this quiz is a great study aid for young hunters and beginners. Prepare to ace the Illinois Hunter Safety Course!