RANGE SAFETY COURSE EXAM 2026 FINAL
ASSESSMENT PAPER FIREARM SAFETY
STANDARDS COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire
ammunition? Answer: Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
◉ Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot:
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
Steel shot produces a larger pattern.
Steel shot is softer.
Steel shot is more unstable in flight. Answer: Steel shot weighs
about two-thirds as much.
◉ Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when
strung? Answer: longbow
,◉ You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock
feather should be pointing:
to the right
to the left
straight up
straight down Answer: straight down
◉ One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This
method:
takes longer to perfect than the instinctive aiming method
is more versatile than the instinctive aiming method
requires the ability to accurately judge distances
, allows the shooter to keep both eyes open while aiming the bow
Answer: requires the ability to accurately judge distances
◉ What should be used to screw on broadheads? Answer: specially
designed wrench
◉ What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?
Answer: vital organs
◉ Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
to be more visible to other hunters
to obey federal law
to reflect sunlight and keep cool
to hide from game Answer: to be more visible to other hunters
◉ Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly.
How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?
Always wear wool clothing.
ASSESSMENT PAPER FIREARM SAFETY
STANDARDS COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire
ammunition? Answer: Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
◉ Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot:
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
Steel shot produces a larger pattern.
Steel shot is softer.
Steel shot is more unstable in flight. Answer: Steel shot weighs
about two-thirds as much.
◉ Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when
strung? Answer: longbow
,◉ You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock
feather should be pointing:
to the right
to the left
straight up
straight down Answer: straight down
◉ One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This
method:
takes longer to perfect than the instinctive aiming method
is more versatile than the instinctive aiming method
requires the ability to accurately judge distances
, allows the shooter to keep both eyes open while aiming the bow
Answer: requires the ability to accurately judge distances
◉ What should be used to screw on broadheads? Answer: specially
designed wrench
◉ What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot?
Answer: vital organs
◉ Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
to be more visible to other hunters
to obey federal law
to reflect sunlight and keep cool
to hide from game Answer: to be more visible to other hunters
◉ Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly.
How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?
Always wear wool clothing.
