Hunters Safety Quiz #2 –
Questions & Answers
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? -
-action, stock, barrel
-The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic
component is a bullet and shot pellets? - -projectile
-What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? - -
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
-What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?
- -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? - -The firing pin
strikes the primer.
-To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: - -
open-action and magazine
-Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? - -A fully-
automatic may not be used for hunting.
-A firearm safety: - -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): - -gathers light to magnify a target
-Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: - -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. - -caliber
-Shotguns are classified by: - -gauge
-In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: - -caliber
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Never carry more than one
caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.
Questions & Answers
All modern firearms have three basic groups of parts. What are these parts? -
-action, stock, barrel
-The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic
component is a bullet and shot pellets? - -projectile
-What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? - -
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
-What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the U.S.?
- -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? - -The firing pin
strikes the primer.
-To make sure a bolt-action firearm is unloaded, you must check the: - -
open-action and magazine
-Which statement is true about fully-automatic firearms? - -A fully-
automatic may not be used for hunting.
-A firearm safety: - -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): - -gathers light to magnify a target
-Rifles, shotguns, and handguns differ mostly based on their: - -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. - -caliber
-Shotguns are classified by: - -gauge
-In rifles and handguns, the diameter of the bore usually indicates: - -caliber
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Never carry more than one
caliber or gauge of ammunition at the same time.
