Chapter 2 Review Exercises

1.

Rifling is most often found in:

rifles only.
all shotguns.
rifles and handguns.

2.

Rifling makes the bullet:

spin.
detonate.
drop.

3.

Explain what a magazine is used for on a rifle.

4.

The ________________ is the part of the firearm that loads, fires, and unloads the cartridge.

stock
action
barrel

5.

It is not legal to hunt with an automatic firearm in Washington.

True
False

6.

Rifles are measured in caliber.

True
False

7.

A .270 caliber rifle is a smaller diameter than a .25 caliber rifle.

True
False

8.

Where would you look on a rifle to find what ammunition the gun uses?

9.

Why shouldn't you rely on the safety of a rifle?

10.

List three types of rifle sights.