Chapter Five:
Understanding Ammunition

Parts of firearms and ammunition; how they operate . . .

Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

Identify the basic components of rifle and shotgun ammunition.
Correctly match ammunition with firearms.
Explain the danger of mixing different gauges of shotshells.
Choose the proper ammunition for the game you are hunting.
Explain why it is important to know your firearm’s range.

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Chapter Five: Understanding Ammunition

Learning Objectives At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

Chapter Five:
Understanding Ammunition

Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to: