New Hampshire Hunters Education
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Why should a safe hunter read the user's manual before operating
a new firearm? -
correct answer ✅To properly understand how the firearm works
What is the purpose of a trigger guard on a firearm? -
correct answer ✅It helps protect the trigger from being
accidentally pulled
Which of the following is a characteristic of a lever action firearm? -
correct answer ✅To load a cartridge from the magazine, grasp the
lever and swing it down and away from you.
Where is the stock located on a firearm? -
correct answer ✅Back/butt
Why is a break-action firearm a good choice for novice hunters? -
correct answer ✅They have a limit on shots per use
As a safety precaution when carrying a revolver, what should the
hammer always be resting on? -
correct answer ✅An empty chamber
,New Hampshire Hunters Education
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What are the three (3) main parts of a handgun? -
correct answer ✅Frame, barrel and action
What is a main difference between a single action revolver and a
double action revolver? -
correct answer ✅Pulling the trigger on the double action revolver
will also cock and drop the hammer
What should the safe and responsible hunter keep in mind when
choosing the type of handgun to use for a hunt? -
correct answer ✅Local hunting regulations
Which of the following statements is true about hunting with
handguns? -
correct answer ✅They offer a greater challenge than hunting with
a rifle or shotgun
If hunting with a shotgun and your target is at a distance of roughly
35 yards, what would be the best type of choke to use? -
correct answer ✅Modified choke
, New Hampshire Hunters Education
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of having lands and grooves inside the barrel
of a rifle? -
correct answer ✅To give the bullet or projectile spin to increase
accuracy
If someone were to load a firearm with the wrong-sized
ammunition, what would likely be the end result? -
correct answer ✅There could be damage done to the firearm, and
serious injury to the shooter
Which of the following shot pellets has the smallest diameter? No.
9
No. 7 1/2
No. 4
00 Buck -
correct answer ✅No. 9
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Why should a safe hunter read the user's manual before operating
a new firearm? -
correct answer ✅To properly understand how the firearm works
What is the purpose of a trigger guard on a firearm? -
correct answer ✅It helps protect the trigger from being
accidentally pulled
Which of the following is a characteristic of a lever action firearm? -
correct answer ✅To load a cartridge from the magazine, grasp the
lever and swing it down and away from you.
Where is the stock located on a firearm? -
correct answer ✅Back/butt
Why is a break-action firearm a good choice for novice hunters? -
correct answer ✅They have a limit on shots per use
As a safety precaution when carrying a revolver, what should the
hammer always be resting on? -
correct answer ✅An empty chamber
,New Hampshire Hunters Education
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What are the three (3) main parts of a handgun? -
correct answer ✅Frame, barrel and action
What is a main difference between a single action revolver and a
double action revolver? -
correct answer ✅Pulling the trigger on the double action revolver
will also cock and drop the hammer
What should the safe and responsible hunter keep in mind when
choosing the type of handgun to use for a hunt? -
correct answer ✅Local hunting regulations
Which of the following statements is true about hunting with
handguns? -
correct answer ✅They offer a greater challenge than hunting with
a rifle or shotgun
If hunting with a shotgun and your target is at a distance of roughly
35 yards, what would be the best type of choke to use? -
correct answer ✅Modified choke
, New Hampshire Hunters Education
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the purpose of having lands and grooves inside the barrel
of a rifle? -
correct answer ✅To give the bullet or projectile spin to increase
accuracy
If someone were to load a firearm with the wrong-sized
ammunition, what would likely be the end result? -
correct answer ✅There could be damage done to the firearm, and
serious injury to the shooter
Which of the following shot pellets has the smallest diameter? No.
9
No. 7 1/2
No. 4
00 Buck -
correct answer ✅No. 9
