HUNTER SAFETY 3 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
Keep firearms loaded and ready to shoot at all times.
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
Treat an unloaded gun without concern for safety.
Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions before shooting. - ANS Keep your
finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree.
Unload firearms when not in use.
Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting
Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it. - ANS Be sure of the target,
what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
Which two items should always be locked away separately?
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,firearms and targets
firearms and arrows
firearms and knives
firearms and ammunition - ANS firearms and ammunition
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause includes having an obstructed
barrel or improper ammunition?
ignoring firearm safety rules
lack of control and practice
judgment mistakes
mechanical failure - ANS mechanical failure
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:
hunter judgment mistakes
crowded hunting grounds
using the wrong gunpowder
target practice - ANS hunter judgment mistakes
There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?
trail carry
elbow or side carry
two-handed or ready carry
shoulder carry - ANS two-handed or ready carry
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, There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:
if all other hunters are in front of you
if all other hunters are behind you
if all other hunters are either behind or beside you
regardless of the location of other hunters - ANS if all other hunters are in front of you
Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe?
The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.
The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry.
All three hunters point their guns to the right.
The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left. - ANS The hunter in the center uses
the trail carry.
Always unload a firearm before:
approaching downed game
crossing rough terrain
stalking game
walking across an open field - ANS crossing rough terrain
You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?
needle-nose pliers
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
Keep firearms loaded and ready to shoot at all times.
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
Treat an unloaded gun without concern for safety.
Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions before shooting. - ANS Keep your
finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. One of these rules is:
Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree.
Unload firearms when not in use.
Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during shooting
Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it. - ANS Be sure of the target,
what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
Which two items should always be locked away separately?
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,firearms and targets
firearms and arrows
firearms and knives
firearms and ammunition - ANS firearms and ammunition
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. Which cause includes having an obstructed
barrel or improper ammunition?
ignoring firearm safety rules
lack of control and practice
judgment mistakes
mechanical failure - ANS mechanical failure
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:
hunter judgment mistakes
crowded hunting grounds
using the wrong gunpowder
target practice - ANS hunter judgment mistakes
There are several ways to carry a firearm while hunting. Which carry gives the best control?
trail carry
elbow or side carry
two-handed or ready carry
shoulder carry - ANS two-handed or ready carry
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, There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:
if all other hunters are in front of you
if all other hunters are behind you
if all other hunters are either behind or beside you
regardless of the location of other hunters - ANS if all other hunters are in front of you
Three hunters are walking side by side. Which of the following would be safe?
The hunter in the center uses the trail carry.
The hunter in the center uses the cradle carry.
All three hunters point their guns to the right.
The hunter on the right points his or her gun to the left. - ANS The hunter in the center uses
the trail carry.
Always unload a firearm before:
approaching downed game
crossing rough terrain
stalking game
walking across an open field - ANS crossing rough terrain
You need to clear an obstruction from your firearm. What is the proper tool to use?
needle-nose pliers
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