Questions and Answers
Most hunting incidents are caused by?
Which age group has the largest number of hunting incidents?
The use of hunter orange in 40 states generally shows?
Most hunting-related firearm incidents cannot be prevented.
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Poor muzzle control is not a major cause of careless handling incidents.
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Hunters Education is needed because:
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List 3 common safety violations which result in hunting incidents.
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Rifling is most often found in?
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Rifling makes the bullet?
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Explain what a 'magazine' is used for on a rifle.
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The ________ is the part of the firearm that loads, fires, and unloads the cartridge.
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It is not legal to hunt with an automatic firearm in Washington.
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Rifles are measured in caliber.
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A .270 caliber rifle is a smaller diameter than a .25 caliber rifle.
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Where would you look on a rifle to find out what ammunition the gun uses?
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Why shouldn't you rely on the safety of a rifle?
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List 3 types of rifle sights.
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The part of the shotgun barrel is generally?
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List 4 types of shotgun actions.
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Shotguns are generally measured in?
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Which of these is the largest bore?
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Where would you look on a shotgun to find out the gauge and chamber length?
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It is safe to fire a 20-gauge shotshell in a 12-gauge shotgun.
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You may safely fire a 3-inch shotshell in a shotgun chambered for 2 3/4-inch shotshells.
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What controls the spread of a shot when a shotgun is fired?
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Which of the following are true statements?
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Which action type requires the shooter to cock the hammer before squeezing the trigger?
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List the 4 main parts of a rifle cartridge.
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The _______ explodes and ignites the powder.
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A .22 LR is one example of a rimfire cartridge.
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A bullet fired from a .22 long rifle can travel?
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List the 5 main parts of a shotshell.
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Study Notes
Hunting Incidents
- Most hunting incidents involve individuals from the victim's hunting group.
- The largest number of hunting incidents occur among individuals aged 10-29.
Safety Practices
- The use of hunter orange in 40 states correlates with a decrease in hunting incidents.
- Most hunting-related firearm incidents can be prevented with proper safety practices.
- Key safety violations include: not wearing hunter orange, lack of awareness of what is beyond the target, and poor muzzle control.
Firearm Mechanics
- Rifling is present in rifles and handguns, aiding bullet spin for accuracy.
- The magazine stores extra ammunition for a rifle; the action is the component that loads, fires, and unloads cartridges.
Legalities and Measurements
- Hunting with automatic firearms is illegal in Washington State.
- Rifles are measured in caliber, while shotguns are measured in gauge, with the 10-gauge being the largest bore.
Shotgun Features
- Shotgun barrels are generally smooth, unlike rifled barrels of rifles.
- Key types of shotgun actions include break action, lever action, pump action, and bolt action.
- Choke controls the spread of the shot when firing a shotgun.
Firearm Safety
- Relying solely on a firearm's safety device is unwise, as mechanical failures can occur.
- A .22 LR is an example of a rimfire cartridge; a bullet fired from a .22 long rifle can travel approximately 1.5 miles.
Cartridge Components
- A rifle cartridge consists of four main parts: case, primer, powder, and bullet.
- A shotshell is composed of five parts: hull, primer, powder, wad, and shot.
Common Misconceptions
- It is unsafe to fire a 20-gauge shotshell in a 12-gauge shotgun.
- It is also unsafe to fire a 3-inch shotshell in a shotgun designed for 2 3/4-inch shells.
Handgun Characteristics
- Handguns typically have shorter barrels, which can complicate safe muzzle control.
- Single-action handguns require the shooter to cock the hammer before firing.
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