Illinois Hunter Safety Course Questions
and Answers
Are semi-automatics legal or illegal? - ANSWER-i l l e g a l
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Action - ANSWER-heart of the firearm - moving parts that
load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges; there are many types of these
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Barrel - ANSWER-the metal tube that the bullet travel through
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Stock - ANSWER-the handle of the firearm - composed of 1 or
2 pieces and usually made of wood or synthetic material
Can you stalk turkeys? - ANSWER-no
Do age requirements for hunting vary by state? - ANSWER-yes
Do muzzleloaders have actions? - ANSWER-no they have locks
How are most incidents with firearms caused? - ANSWER-carelessness and lack of
knowledge (the point of hunters safety course)
How do broadheads expand? - ANSWER-upon impact, the blades expand exposing the
cutting edges
How do rifle bullets travel? - ANSWER-not in a straight line, but an arc (gravity)
How do you attach a FAS? - ANSWER-attach one end to the tree and the other side to
the harness
How do you cross obstacles with firearms? - ANSWER-unload firearms
cross close to a fence post if there's a wire-fence
after unloading gun, place gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle on the
other side of you and the crossing point
How do you find your dominant eye? - ANSWER-1. make a triangle with your hands
2. stretch your arms in front of you
3. focus on an object while looking through the triangle with both eyes open
4. bring your hands slowly to your face, keeping sight of the object through the opening
and the opening should come to your dominant eye naturally
How do you know if a deer is dead? - ANSWER-poke it with a stick, check for blinking
(eyes should remain open), and check for breathing
, How do you load a gun? - ANSWER-point muzzle in safe direction
open action with barrel unobstructed
turn safety on (unless it needs of be off to load)
load ammunition
close action
turn safety on if you couldn't before
How do you load a muzzleloader? - ANSWER-directly from a calibrated powder
measure - not from a horn, flask, or other container
How do you measure out the proper amount and type of powder? - ANSWER-using the
calibrated powder measure - replace the power flask's cap, and swing the flask to the
other side of your body
pour the powder into the barrel from the measure
tap the barrel to make sure all power falls into the breech end
How do you respect natural resources? - ANSWER-leave land better than you found it
adhere to fair chase rules
know your capabilities and limitations
strive for quick, clean kills
ensure meat and usable parts are not wasted
treat both game and non-game animals ethically
abide by game laws and regulations
cooperate with conservation officers
report game violations
How do you rotate the cylinder? - ANSWER-pull the hammer back to half-cock
How do you stalk? - ANSWER-remain focused, keep downwind, quiet, alert, and patient
How do you transport firearms under the Criminal Code? - ANSWER-with a valid FOID
(firearm owner's identification), you can transport firearms UNLOADED and IN A CASE
WITH NO BROKEN ZIPPERS or in a non-functioning state
How does dirt spoil meat? - ANSWER-it introduces bacteria
How does heat spoil meat? - ANSWER-bacteria grows faster in the heat (above 40
degrees) - higher exposure and temperature, higher spoilage
How does moisture spoil meat? - ANSWER-it encourages the growth of bacteria
How far apart should people be when hunting? - ANSWER-25-40 yards apart with 45
degree span
How long to certification wallet cards last? - ANSWER-f o r e v e r
and Answers
Are semi-automatics legal or illegal? - ANSWER-i l l e g a l
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Action - ANSWER-heart of the firearm - moving parts that
load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges; there are many types of these
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Barrel - ANSWER-the metal tube that the bullet travel through
Basic Parts of a Firearm: Stock - ANSWER-the handle of the firearm - composed of 1 or
2 pieces and usually made of wood or synthetic material
Can you stalk turkeys? - ANSWER-no
Do age requirements for hunting vary by state? - ANSWER-yes
Do muzzleloaders have actions? - ANSWER-no they have locks
How are most incidents with firearms caused? - ANSWER-carelessness and lack of
knowledge (the point of hunters safety course)
How do broadheads expand? - ANSWER-upon impact, the blades expand exposing the
cutting edges
How do rifle bullets travel? - ANSWER-not in a straight line, but an arc (gravity)
How do you attach a FAS? - ANSWER-attach one end to the tree and the other side to
the harness
How do you cross obstacles with firearms? - ANSWER-unload firearms
cross close to a fence post if there's a wire-fence
after unloading gun, place gun on the other side of the fence with the muzzle on the
other side of you and the crossing point
How do you find your dominant eye? - ANSWER-1. make a triangle with your hands
2. stretch your arms in front of you
3. focus on an object while looking through the triangle with both eyes open
4. bring your hands slowly to your face, keeping sight of the object through the opening
and the opening should come to your dominant eye naturally
How do you know if a deer is dead? - ANSWER-poke it with a stick, check for blinking
(eyes should remain open), and check for breathing
, How do you load a gun? - ANSWER-point muzzle in safe direction
open action with barrel unobstructed
turn safety on (unless it needs of be off to load)
load ammunition
close action
turn safety on if you couldn't before
How do you load a muzzleloader? - ANSWER-directly from a calibrated powder
measure - not from a horn, flask, or other container
How do you measure out the proper amount and type of powder? - ANSWER-using the
calibrated powder measure - replace the power flask's cap, and swing the flask to the
other side of your body
pour the powder into the barrel from the measure
tap the barrel to make sure all power falls into the breech end
How do you respect natural resources? - ANSWER-leave land better than you found it
adhere to fair chase rules
know your capabilities and limitations
strive for quick, clean kills
ensure meat and usable parts are not wasted
treat both game and non-game animals ethically
abide by game laws and regulations
cooperate with conservation officers
report game violations
How do you rotate the cylinder? - ANSWER-pull the hammer back to half-cock
How do you stalk? - ANSWER-remain focused, keep downwind, quiet, alert, and patient
How do you transport firearms under the Criminal Code? - ANSWER-with a valid FOID
(firearm owner's identification), you can transport firearms UNLOADED and IN A CASE
WITH NO BROKEN ZIPPERS or in a non-functioning state
How does dirt spoil meat? - ANSWER-it introduces bacteria
How does heat spoil meat? - ANSWER-bacteria grows faster in the heat (above 40
degrees) - higher exposure and temperature, higher spoilage
How does moisture spoil meat? - ANSWER-it encourages the growth of bacteria
How far apart should people be when hunting? - ANSWER-25-40 yards apart with 45
degree span
How long to certification wallet cards last? - ANSWER-f o r e v e r
