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