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The second rule of firearm safety is 'Treat every firearm with the _______ due a loaded gun.'
The second rule of firearm safety is 'Treat every firearm with the _______ due a loaded gun.'
respect
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 is a goal of hunter education?
What is a goal of hunter education?
to improve hunters' skills and knowledge
What does a true hunter understand?
What does a true hunter understand?
Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education?
Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education?
These efforts are part of what makes a hunter _________.
These efforts are part of what makes a hunter _________.
What do hunter education programs always teach young hunters?
What do hunter education programs always teach young hunters?
First rule of firearm safety point ___ in safe direction at all times.
First rule of firearm safety point ___ in safe direction at all times.
Third rule of firearm safety: be sure of _____ and what is in front of and beyond it.
Third rule of firearm safety: be sure of _____ and what is in front of and beyond it.
What does the Pittman-Robertson Act provide?
What does the Pittman-Robertson Act provide?
What is the heart of the firearm?
What is the heart of the firearm?
What serves as the handle of the firearm?
What serves as the handle of the firearm?
What is the barrel of a firearm?
What is the barrel of a firearm?
What is the inside of the firearm barrel called?
What is the inside of the firearm barrel called?
What is the rear end of the barrel called?
What is the rear end of the barrel called?
What is the function of a firing pin?
What is the function of a firing pin?
What is the metal housing for the working parts of the action called?
What is the metal housing for the working parts of the action called?
Which of the following are types of action? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are types of action? (Select all that apply)
What is a cartridge?
What is a cartridge?
What is a shotshell?
What is a shotshell?
What does the case of ammunition do?
What does the case of ammunition do?
What is gunpowder?
What is gunpowder?
What is a primer?
What is a primer?
What is a projectile?
What is a projectile?
What is a wad?
What is a wad?
Centerfire ammunition is typically reloadable.
Centerfire ammunition is typically reloadable.
Rimfire ammunition is limited to high-pressure loads.
Rimfire ammunition is limited to high-pressure loads.
What is the burning material within a firearm that creates pressure?
What is the burning material within a firearm that creates pressure?
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
What material are bullets for a rifle or handgun commonly made of?
What material are bullets for a rifle or handgun commonly made of?
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the firing sequence?
After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the firing sequence?
After the hunter pulls the trigger of a shotgun, what happens next?
After the hunter pulls the trigger of a shotgun, what happens next?
How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?
How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the:
A firearm safety can fail when least expected.
A firearm safety can fail when least expected.
Which type of firearm sight is simple and standard on most handguns?
Which type of firearm sight is simple and standard on most handguns?
What causes bullets to spin when shot from a rifle or handgun?
What causes bullets to spin when shot from a rifle or handgun?
How do rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ?
How do rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ?
In rifles and handguns, what does the diameter of the bore indicate?
In rifles and handguns, what does the diameter of the bore indicate?
What does caliber describe?
What does caliber describe?
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
What is the FINAL step in matching ammunition to a firearm?
What is the FINAL step in matching ammunition to a firearm?
What might cause a shotgun to explode?
What might cause a shotgun to explode?
Which statement is true regarding handling a hang fire or misfire?
Which statement is true regarding handling a hang fire or misfire?
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, what can you determine?
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, what can you determine?
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
For safety, how should a firearm be stored?
For safety, how should a firearm be stored?
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
What does a telescopic sight do?
What does a telescopic sight do?
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of what?
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of what?
What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?
What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?
What is the danger of placing a 20-gauge shell in a 12-gauge shotgun?
What is the danger of placing a 20-gauge shell in a 12-gauge shotgun?
Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?
Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?
What is good marksmanship?
What is good marksmanship?
Why is good marksmanship important?
Why is good marksmanship important?
What is the sight picture?
What is the sight picture?
Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
What does sighting-in a rifle mean?
What does sighting-in a rifle mean?
What is the safest and most accurate shot position for a hunter?
What is the safest and most accurate shot position for a hunter?
When you're ready to shoot a rifle, what should you do after taking a deep breath?
When you're ready to shoot a rifle, what should you do after taking a deep breath?
Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?
Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
Why do hunters pattern their shotguns?
What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
What is the correct way to shoulder a shotgun?
What is sustained lead in shooting?
What is sustained lead in shooting?
When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from the body?
When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from the body?
How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?
How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?
What helps a shooter determine problems with shooting technique?
What helps a shooter determine problems with shooting technique?
What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?
Which shotgun choke is best for hunting a large, slow bird, such as a turkey?
What is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle when patterning a shotgun?
What is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle when patterning a shotgun?
What shooting method involves pointing the shotgun at a moving target and swinging with it?
What shooting method involves pointing the shotgun at a moving target and swinging with it?
What does swing through involve?
What does swing through involve?
What is a key step to prepare for each hunting trip to ensure you take only legal game?
What is a key step to prepare for each hunting trip to ensure you take only legal game?
What is posting in hunting?
What is posting in hunting?
While using the still-hunting strategy, how much time should you spend walking vs. standing still?
While using the still-hunting strategy, how much time should you spend walking vs. standing still?
Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?
Aside from being a good marksman, what is the key to making a clean kill?
To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.
To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.
What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
What is the preferred rifle shot for larger game animals, such as elk or bear?
Which shot angle rarely results in a clean kill and ruins a lot of meat?
Which shot angle rarely results in a clean kill and ruins a lot of meat?
What should you do after determining a downed animal is dead?
What should you do after determining a downed animal is dead?
What is the number one cause of spoiled meat?
What is the number one cause of spoiled meat?
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game?
What step should you take to increase your hunting success and enjoyment?
What step should you take to increase your hunting success and enjoyment?
Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle.
Bowhunters should avoid _______ shots, because the vital areas are protected by bone from this angle.
What should you do if you want to save the head of a downed animal for mounting?
What should you do if you want to save the head of a downed animal for mounting?
What are three factors that contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested?
What are three factors that contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested?
What is one of the steps to protect the meat after field dressing game?
What is one of the steps to protect the meat after field dressing game?
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
What kind of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader?
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
What is a safe way to unload a muzzleloader?
What should you do if a hang fire occurs while shooting a muzzleloader?
What should you do if a hang fire occurs while shooting a muzzleloader?
The bow is a short-range hunting tool.
The bow is a short-range hunting tool.
Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?
Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?
An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is in front of a safe backstop.
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is in front of a safe backstop.
When you nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground, where should the cock feather be pointing?
When you nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground, where should the cock feather be pointing?
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Study Notes
Firearm Safety Rules
- Treat every firearm with respect as if it were loaded.
- Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
- Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times.
- Be sure of the target and what is in front of and beyond it.
Hunter Education Goals
- Aims to improve hunters' skills and knowledge.
- Supported primarily by the International Hunter Education Association.
Responsible Hunting Practices
- Involves teaching others, cooperation with landowners, and working with game wardens.
- Characterizes a responsible sportsman.
Firearm Components
- Action: Moving parts that load, fire, and eject shells or cartridges; muzzleloaders use locks.
- Stock: Handle of the firearm, made of wood or synthetic material.
- Barrel: Metal tube through which the projectile travels.
- Bore: Interior of the barrel where the projectile moves.
- Breech: Rear end of the barrel.
- Firing Pin: Strikes primer to cause ignition.
- Receiver: Metal housing containing action components.
Ammunition Components
- Cartridge: Contains primer, gunpowder, and a bullet.
- Shotshell: Contains primer, gunpowder, wad, and shot for shotguns.
- Case: Holds all ammunition components together.
- Gunpowder: Converts into gas upon ignition, used to propel projectiles.
- Primer: Ignites gunpowder when struck.
- Projectile: Object expelled from the barrel (bullets, slugs, shot).
- Wad: Separates powder from shot in shotshells.
Types of Ammunition
- Centerfire Ammunition: Primer located at the center of the casing; generally reloadable.
- Rimfire Ammunition: Primer located in the rim; limited to low-pressure loads and not reloadable.
Firearm Maintenance and Safety
- Check the open action and magazine to ensure a firearm is unloaded.
- Firearm safeties can fail; always handle with caution.
- Store firearms in a locked location, separate from ammunition.
Shooting Techniques and Marksmanship
- Good marksmanship is hitting the target accurately and consistently.
- Aim with your dominant eye to enhance accuracy.
- Different shooting techniques include sustained lead, snap shooting, and swing through to hit moving targets.
- Preferred rifle shooting position for safety and accuracy is prone.
Hunting Strategies and Animal Anatomy
- Understanding of the anatomy of the animal is essential for humane and accurate shots.
- Posting involves waiting for game from a fixed position, while still-hunting requires more observation than walking.
- The broadside shot is preferred for larger game, while head-on shots are less effective.
Game Handling
- Ensure to field dress game as soon as possible after tagging for meat preservation.
- To minimize suffering, aim for the heart-lung area of larger animals.
- Spoiled meat is often caused by heat; ensure proper handling after the hunt.
Miscellaneous
- Bows are considered short-range tools; arrows can be as lethal as bullets.
- Recurve bows have limbs that curve away from the belly, while crossbows feature a rifle-like stock for shooting bolts.
- Proper nocking of an arrow requires the cock feather to be pointing straight up when the bow is horizontal.
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