Chapter 3 Review Questions
1.
To minimize
the risk of a firearm accident in the home, you should never __________.
point the muzzle in a safe direction
keep your finger off the trigger when handling the firearm
store the firearm and ammunition together
check that the chamber and the magazine are empty
2.
Name the
four main causes of hunting accidents.
3.
List the
four primary rules of firearm safety.
4.
Label
the indicated parts of a bolt-action rifle.
5.
If three
hunters are walking side by side, the hunter in the center should keep
the gun pointed
or
.
6.
If three
hunters are walking in single file, it is acceptable for the hunter in
the center to use the __________.
cradle carry
elbow or side carry
shoulder carry
trail carry
7.
If crossing
a fence while hunting alone, you should __________.
cross the fence with gun held under your arm
place the gun on the other side of the fence with muzzle pointed away
from you, and then cross
set the gun down, cross, and then pull the muzzle to you
any of the above
8.
To load or
unload a firearm safely, you should always __________.
put the safety on
dry fire the firearm before loading and after unloading
point the muzzle in a safe direction.
both a. and c.
9.
__________
is not a safe way to transport a firearm.
Unloaded
With the action open
In a gun case
Loaded and in a gun rack in the rear window
10.
Hunters should
be spaced
yards apart, and each should have a zone-of-fire of
degrees in front.
11.
Consuming
alcohol before or during a hunt does not __________.
impair your coordination
increase your chance of a hunting incident
affect your judgment
enhance your chance of a successful hunt
12.
__________
should be worn at all times while climbing a tree and when on a tree
stand.
Climbing boots
Thick outerwear
A safety harness
Camouflage outerwear
13.
To get your
firearm into an elevated stand safely, __________.
climb into the stand using the cradle carry
climb into the stand and have your companion carefully toss your firearm
up to you
climb into the stand using the sling carry
haul up the unloaded firearm after you have secured yourself in the
stand
14.
When hunting
from a boat, it is best to always wear a __________.
personal flotation device
camouflage jacket
red jacket
safety harness
15.
If you fall
into cold water while hunting from a boat, you should try to
the boat.
16.
List the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety, starting with T.A.B.+1.