Hunters Education Safety Course Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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
,Hunters Education Safety Course Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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.
, Hunters Education Safety Course Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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
,Hunters Education Safety Course Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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.
, Hunters Education Safety Course Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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
