Hunter Safety Chapter 6 Study Guide

Which of the following is not a primary rule of firearm safety?

• Treat every firearm as if it is loaded

• Point the muzzle in a safe direction

• Keep the safety on at all times

• Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot

What is the most common cause of hunting incidents?

• Safety rule violation

• Hunter judgment mistakes

• Mechanical failure

• Lack of control and practice

What percent of all firearm incidents occur within 10 yards of the muzzle?

• 25%

• 80%

• 63%

• 0%

More than half of the fatal firearms incidents reported each year occur where?

• In the home

• At the range

• While hunting

• At banks

Which of the following is not a main cause of hunting accidents?

• Safety rule violation

• Tree stands

• Hunter judgment mistakes

• Lack of control and practice

When approached by a law enforcement officer, the first thing you should do is?

• Show your license

• Show your tags

• Point the muzzle in a safe direction

• Call your lawyer

A hunting incident is _________________.

• any unplanned, uncontrolled action that occurs while using a sporting arm

• pointing the muzzle in a safe direction

• being sure of the target and beyond

• handling the firearm with no skill

Which of the following is not a rule for proper shooting range etiquette?

• Read all range rules that apply to the type of shooting you will do that day.

• When not shooting, leave firearm loaded on the range line.

• Don't handle your firearm while other shooters are down range.

• If there is a range master, be sure to follow his or her instructions while shooting.

This carry is a good choice while walking beside or behind others, but not if someone is behind you.

• Elbow Carry

• Shoulder Carry

• Cradle Carry

• Side Carry

Which of the following is a rule that applies to all carrying methods?

• Safety "on" until immediately before you're ready to shoot

• Firearm is unloaded

• Make sure there are no barrel obstructions

• Ammunition is secured