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HUNTERS SAFETY QUIZ #2 ACTUAL 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Why were the principles in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
developed? - (ANSWER)to manage and conserve wildlife resources
How can you show respect for non-hunters? - (ANSWER)by transporting animals
without displaying them
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? -
(ANSWER)action, stock, barrel
The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic
component is a bullet and shot pellets? - (ANSWER)projectile
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? -
(ANSWER)Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.? -
(ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)The firing pin strikes
the primer.
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To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: -
(ANSWER)open-action and magazine
Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? - (ANSWER)A fully-
automatic may not be used for hunting.
A firearm safety: - (ANSWER)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): - (ANSWER)gathers light to magnify a target
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: - (ANSWER)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. - (ANSWER)caliber
Shotguns are classified by: - (ANSWER)gauge
In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: -
(ANSWER)caliber
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Which of the following statements is true? - (ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury
Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper
ammunition for your firearm? - (ANSWER)Match the information on the firearm's
barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine: -
(ANSWER)when a shot can give a clean kill.
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range. -
(ANSWER)When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot
can travel and still cause injury.
How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition? -
(ANSWER)after each use
For safety, a firearm should be stored: - (ANSWER)In a locked location, away from
the ammunition
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges? -
(ANSWER)action
HUNTERS SAFETY QUIZ #2 ACTUAL 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Why were the principles in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
developed? - (ANSWER)to manage and conserve wildlife resources
How can you show respect for non-hunters? - (ANSWER)by transporting animals
without displaying them
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? -
(ANSWER)action, stock, barrel
The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic
component is a bullet and shot pellets? - (ANSWER)projectile
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? -
(ANSWER)Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.? -
(ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)The firing pin strikes
the primer.
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To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: -
(ANSWER)open-action and magazine
Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? - (ANSWER)A fully-
automatic may not be used for hunting.
A firearm safety: - (ANSWER)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): - (ANSWER)gathers light to magnify a target
Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: - (ANSWER)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. - (ANSWER)caliber
Shotguns are classified by: - (ANSWER)gauge
In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: -
(ANSWER)caliber
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Which of the following statements is true? - (ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury
Which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper
ammunition for your firearm? - (ANSWER)Match the information on the firearm's
barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot.
When you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine: -
(ANSWER)when a shot can give a clean kill.
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range. -
(ANSWER)When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot
can travel and still cause injury.
How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition? -
(ANSWER)after each use
For safety, a firearm should be stored: - (ANSWER)In a locked location, away from
the ammunition
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or cartridges? -
(ANSWER)action
