All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? - Answers action, stock,
barrel
The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a bullet and
shot pellets? - Answers projectile
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? - Answers Rimfire primer is in
the rim of the casing.
What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.? - Answers steel
When a shotgun fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the hunter pulls the trigger, what is the
next event in the sequence? - Answers The firing pin strikes the primer.
To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: - Answers open-action and
magazine
Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? - Answers A fully-automatic may not be used
for hunting.
A firearm safety: - Answers is a mechanical device that could fails
can fail when least expected due to wear or other factors
can be bumped from the safe position
A telescopic sight (or scope): - Answers gathers light to magnify a target
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: - Answers barrel and ammo
______ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of
cartridges used with different bores. - Answers caliber
Shotguns are classified by: - Answers gauge
In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: - Answers caliber
Which of the following statements is true? - Answers Never carry more than one caliber or gauge of
ammunition at the same time.
A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger? - Answers The shell could lodge in
the barrel and cause serious personal injury