Hunter Safety - Unit 2 Quiz Solved 2024
______ 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.
gauge
caliber
shot charge
action - ANSWER-caliber
A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?
The shotgun will not fire.
The shot will not fly true, causing the hunter to miss the target.
The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.
The shell could cause a misfire. - ANSWER-The shell could lodge in the barrel and
cause serious personal injury.
A firearm safety:
is intended for use only by inexperienced hunters
is foolproof
can prevent all accidental shootings
can be bumped from the safe position - ANSWER-can be bumped from the safe
position
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a shotgun.
Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a rifle or handgun.
When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and
still cause injury.
When you know a firearm's range, you know how close you need to be to hit your target
every time. - ANSWER-When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet
or shot can travel and still cause injury.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
Steel shot produces a larger pattern.
Steel shot is softer.
Steel shot is more unstable in flight. - ANSWER-Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as
much.
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:
______ 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.
gauge
caliber
shot charge
action - ANSWER-caliber
A 20-gauge shell is placed in a 12-gauge shotgun. What is the danger?
The shotgun will not fire.
The shot will not fly true, causing the hunter to miss the target.
The shell could lodge in the barrel and cause serious personal injury.
The shell could cause a misfire. - ANSWER-The shell could lodge in the barrel and
cause serious personal injury.
A firearm safety:
is intended for use only by inexperienced hunters
is foolproof
can prevent all accidental shootings
can be bumped from the safe position - ANSWER-can be bumped from the safe
position
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a shotgun.
Knowing a firearm's range is critical only when firing a rifle or handgun.
When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and
still cause injury.
When you know a firearm's range, you know how close you need to be to hit your target
every time. - ANSWER-When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet
or shot can travel and still cause injury.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
Steel shot produces a larger pattern.
Steel shot is softer.
Steel shot is more unstable in flight. - ANSWER-Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as
much.
Each rifle or handgun is designed to be used with a specific type of:
