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A jQuery112407722885368580306_1548817193724? is a mechanical device that uses pressure from a burning powder to force a projectile through and out of a metal tube.
firearm
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The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is _ and how to use it safely.
knowing your equipment
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The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is knowing your equipment and how to use it _ .
safely
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The _ is the heart of the firearm
action
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The moving parts that load and fire the ammunition and eject the shells or cartridges = ?
The Action
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_ have locks instead of actions.
Muzzleloaders
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The _ = part of the firearm that is held by the shooter and serves as the platform for supporting the action and the barrel.
stock
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The _ is the metal tube that the projectile travels through as a
result of pressure from burning gunpowder, compressed air, or other like
means.
barrel
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The _ guides the projectile in the intended direction.
barrel
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What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition?
- Centerfire ammunition is used for muzzleloaders.
- Centerfire ammunition is limited to low-pressure loads.
- Rimfire cartridges are reloadable.
- Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.***
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Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
- Steel shot weighs about one-third less than lead shot.***
- Steel shot produces a larger pattern than lead shot.
- Steel shot is softer and denser than lead shot.
- Steel shot is more unstable in flight than lead shot.
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When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the next event in the sequence?
- Expanding gas drives the shot through the barrel.
- The firing pin strikes the primer.***
- A spark ignites the gunpowder.
- Gunpowder burns and converts to a gas.
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Which factor has a significant impact on a firearm's maximum projectile range?
- quarry
- temperature
- altitude***
- weather conditions
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Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges?
- stock
- action***
- barrel
- trigger
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A firearm safety:
- can fail when least expected due to wear or other factors***
- cannot unknowingly be bumped from the safe position
- is a device that blocks the cartridge from entering the chamber
- can be relied on at all times to protect against accidental shooting
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Which type of sight is most accurate and gives the best view of the target?
- telescopic***
- bead
- open
- aperture (peep)
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Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their:
- barrels and ammunition***
- barrels and safeties
- actions and stocks
- actions and ammunition
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How is a fully automatic firearm different from a semi-automatic firearm?
- A fully automatic may not be used for hunting.***
- On a fully automatic, the trigger must be pulled each time a shot is fired.
- A semi-automatic may not be used for sport shooting.
- On a semi-automatic, firing is continuous as long as the trigger is held down.
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The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a bullet are examples of which basic component?
- primer
- case
- projectile***
- powder
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Which of the following statements is true?
- When a hang fire or misfire happens, immediately eject the cartridge or shell to clear the chamber.
- Magnum loads should be fired occasionally in all firearms to clean out the barrel.
- Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.***
- A hang fire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder.
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When selecting ammunition, you must choose the correct cartridge or shotshell for your firearm. What else should you consider?
- the number of days you will be hunting
- the species you will be hunting***
- the number of hunters in your group
- the experience of the hunters in your group
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How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?
- once a year
- twice a year
- when rust appears
- after each use***
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Which of the following would be a good spot to store a firearm?
- a cool, clean, and dry location***
- a warm, humid location
- a glass cabinet
- a wall rack
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Which shotgun choke has the tightest shot pattern?
- Cylinder
- Improved Cylinder
- Modified
- Full***
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The bullets for a rifle or handgun are commonly made out of:
- steel
- tungsten alloy
- lead***
- bismuth
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When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?
- Expanding gas drives the bullet through the barrel.
- Gunpowder burns and converts to a gas.
- The trigger is pulled.
- The primer explodes and ignites the gunpowder.***
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When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:
- which animals you can hunt
- which stance to use when shooting
- whether you are aiming at the target
- when a shot will give a clean kill***
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All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts?
- action, stock, and barrel***
- barrel, action, and trigger
- stock, barrel, and trigger
- barrel, stock, and muzzle
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A firearm safety:
- is intended for use only by inexperienced hunters
- is foolproof
- can prevent all accidental shootings
- can be bumped from the safe position***
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Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?
- primer
- action
- cartridge
- rifling***
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What must you check to make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded?
- magazine and trigger
- open action and magazine***
- open action and muzzle
- muzzle and trigger
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What are the basic parts of ammunition?
- case, primer, powder, and projectile***
- case, powder, wad, and slug
- case, powder, projectile, and wad
- case, powder, projectile, and shot
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What might cause a shotgun to explode?
- a misfire
- insufficient gunpowder in the shotshell
- using the wrong choke for your quarry
- using the wrong shotshell in your shotgun***
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What affects the way a projectile performs when it is shot from a firearm?
- the species being hunting
- the hunting regulations
- the size of hole it will make
- the type and amount of gunpowder***
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Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition?
- a warm, humid location
- a cool, dry location***
- an unlocked case
- a paper bag
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Shotguns are classified by:
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- What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?
- lead
- steel***
- ceramic
- asbestos
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A firearm safety:
- can take the place of safe firearm handling
- ensures that a firearm will not fire accidentally
- should be released as soon as you spot your quarry
- is a mechanical device that could fail***
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This term describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores. What is the term?
- gauge***
- caliber
- shot charge
- action
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How is a single-shot firearm different from a repeating firearm?
- A single-shot firearm has extra cartridges or shotshells ready in a magazine.
- A single-shot firearm is always a break action.
- A single-shot firearm must be reloaded each time the firearm is fired.***
- A single-shot firearm is safe and cannot be fired accidentally.
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A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?
- The shotgun will not fire.
- The shell could cause a misfire.
- The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.***
- The shot will not fly true, causing the hunter to miss the target.
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What is critical when selecting the ammunition for a firearm?
- saving money
- being able to use it for more than one animal
- using the correct cartridge or shotshell***
- making sure it can be used in more than one type of firearm
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What is the first step in cleaning a firearm?
- Field strip the firearm.
- Clean from the breech end.
- Point the muzzle in a safe direction.***
- Use cleaning solvents in a well-ventilated area.
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What is the name for the narrowing at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel?
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- What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?
- single-shot and repeating***
- repeating and bolt-action
- pump and semi-automatic
- single-shot and revolving
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For safety, a firearm should be stored:
- in a closed gun case
- in a sheepskin scabbard
- in a locked location, away from the ammunition***
- in a locked gun case, along with the ammunition
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- Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
- Always use a caliber or gauge of the recommended size or smaller.
- Load different types of ammunition in your firearm and see which type shoots best.
- Match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
- Use whatever ammunition is handy; matching the ammunition to the firearm is not really that important.
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Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:
- cartridge***
- shotshell
- gauge
- choke
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Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
- Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a shotgun.
- Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a rifle or handgun.
- When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.***
- When you know a firearm's range, you know how close you need to be to hit your target every time.
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Within a firearm, a burning material creates pressure to force the bullet or shot out of the barrel. What is this burning material?
- primer
- firing pin
- wad
- powder***
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