Hunters Education Safety Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
the fourth rule of firearm safety is "keep your finger ___ until ready to shoot." - CORRECT
ANSWER - outside the trigger guard
___ 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - caliber
which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your
firearm? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - when a shot will give a clean kill
what is good marksmanship? - CORRECT ANSWER - hitting the target accurately and
consistently
sighting-in a rifle means: - CORRECT ANSWER - lining up the rear and front sights.
you're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then: - CORRECT
ANSWER - exhale halfway
there are four standard rifle firing positions. choose the steadiest. - CORRECT ANSWER -
prone
which shotgun choke is the most open? - CORRECT ANSWER - cylinder (unchocked)
, what distance should be used to patter a shotgun? - CORRECT ANSWER - the distance
you expect to be from your quarry
when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock? -
CORRECT ANSWER - cheek
You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving, so
that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - swing-through
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will increase
your hunting success and add to your enjoyment? - CORRECT ANSWER - learn about the
game you will hunt
You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting strategy is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER - posting
You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you wait before trailing the deer?
- CORRECT ANSWER - half an hour
Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - heat
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - CORRECT ANSWER - in front of a safe
backstop
Which statement about broadheads is true? - CORRECT ANSWER - dress game with
great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - unload firearms when not in use
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
the fourth rule of firearm safety is "keep your finger ___ until ready to shoot." - CORRECT
ANSWER - outside the trigger guard
___ 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - caliber
which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your
firearm? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - when a shot will give a clean kill
what is good marksmanship? - CORRECT ANSWER - hitting the target accurately and
consistently
sighting-in a rifle means: - CORRECT ANSWER - lining up the rear and front sights.
you're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then: - CORRECT
ANSWER - exhale halfway
there are four standard rifle firing positions. choose the steadiest. - CORRECT ANSWER -
prone
which shotgun choke is the most open? - CORRECT ANSWER - cylinder (unchocked)
, what distance should be used to patter a shotgun? - CORRECT ANSWER - the distance
you expect to be from your quarry
when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock? -
CORRECT ANSWER - cheek
You point a shotgun at a moving target. You swing the gun faster than the target is moving, so
that the muzzle passes the target. Then you fire. This method of shooting is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - swing-through
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will increase
your hunting success and add to your enjoyment? - CORRECT ANSWER - learn about the
game you will hunt
You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting strategy is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER - posting
You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you wait before trailing the deer?
- CORRECT ANSWER - half an hour
Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - heat
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - CORRECT ANSWER - in front of a safe
backstop
Which statement about broadheads is true? - CORRECT ANSWER - dress game with
great caution until you find all parts of the broadhead
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - unload firearms when not in use
