Illinois Hunter Safety Course Exam Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
What do hunter education programs teach?
Young hunters the practice of firearm and hunting safety
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Action
heart of the firearm - moving parts that load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges; there are
many types of these
Do muzzleloaders have actions?
no they have locks
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Stock
the handle of the firearm - composed of 1 or 2 pieces and usually made of wood or synthetic
material
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Barrel
the metal tube that the bullet travel through
What travel through the barrel in a handgun/rifle?
bullets
What travels through the barrel in a shotgun?
shots
What is a safety?
device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from shooting until the safety is released or
pushed to the "off" position - used to prevent accidental firing
Should safeties be relied on?
no, they are mechanical and can fail or can be bumped from the safe position unknowingly
What can happen if you use the incorrect ammunition in a gun?
, you can cause an explosion, injuring or killing yourself or any bystanders
How should you match the correct ammunition?
Read the specific caliber or gauge designations on the side of the barrel, carefully read the
information on the lid of the ammunition box, and match the information on the barrel to the
cartridge or shotshell before you shot
What does the maximum projectile range tell you?
the distance your firearm's projectile could cause injury or damage to persons, animals, or
objects
What does the effective killing range tell you?
when a shot will give a clean kill - will always be less than the maximum projectile range
How to clean your firearm - S1
Point the muzzle in a safe direction and make sure it's unloaded
How to clean your firearm - S2
remove all ammunition
How to clean your firearm - S3
field strip the firearm as directed in the manual and clean each part
How to clean your firearm - S4
follow instructions in your cleaning kit; if possible, clean the barrel from the breech end, using a
bore guide and a cleaning rod holding a bore-brush or patch (wetted with solvent)
How should firearms be stored?
in a locked location with the ammunition in another location, location being a cool, clean, and
dry
What position should firearms be stored?
horizontally or with the muzzle pointing down so the oil doesn't accumulate in the action or the
stock
Why shouldn't guns be in a glass case?
it's an invitation for thieves and curious children
How should you find your accuracy limit?
with Verified Correct Answers
What do hunter education programs teach?
Young hunters the practice of firearm and hunting safety
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Action
heart of the firearm - moving parts that load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges; there are
many types of these
Do muzzleloaders have actions?
no they have locks
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Stock
the handle of the firearm - composed of 1 or 2 pieces and usually made of wood or synthetic
material
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Barrel
the metal tube that the bullet travel through
What travel through the barrel in a handgun/rifle?
bullets
What travels through the barrel in a shotgun?
shots
What is a safety?
device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from shooting until the safety is released or
pushed to the "off" position - used to prevent accidental firing
Should safeties be relied on?
no, they are mechanical and can fail or can be bumped from the safe position unknowingly
What can happen if you use the incorrect ammunition in a gun?
, you can cause an explosion, injuring or killing yourself or any bystanders
How should you match the correct ammunition?
Read the specific caliber or gauge designations on the side of the barrel, carefully read the
information on the lid of the ammunition box, and match the information on the barrel to the
cartridge or shotshell before you shot
What does the maximum projectile range tell you?
the distance your firearm's projectile could cause injury or damage to persons, animals, or
objects
What does the effective killing range tell you?
when a shot will give a clean kill - will always be less than the maximum projectile range
How to clean your firearm - S1
Point the muzzle in a safe direction and make sure it's unloaded
How to clean your firearm - S2
remove all ammunition
How to clean your firearm - S3
field strip the firearm as directed in the manual and clean each part
How to clean your firearm - S4
follow instructions in your cleaning kit; if possible, clean the barrel from the breech end, using a
bore guide and a cleaning rod holding a bore-brush or patch (wetted with solvent)
How should firearms be stored?
in a locked location with the ammunition in another location, location being a cool, clean, and
dry
What position should firearms be stored?
horizontally or with the muzzle pointing down so the oil doesn't accumulate in the action or the
stock
Why shouldn't guns be in a glass case?
it's an invitation for thieves and curious children
How should you find your accuracy limit?
