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SC Hunters Ed Questions and Correct
Answers
the gauge or caliber of a firearm is stamped on? Ans: d)
Side of the barrel
One of the 10 commandments of firearm safety is to? Ans:
b) Treat every firearm with the respect de a loaded gun
The preferred arrowhead for big game hunting is Ans: a)
Broadhead
The three main parts of a modern firearm are Ans: b)
Action,stock, and barrel
The Purpose of the action of a firearm is to Ans: c)
load,fire,and eject ammunition
A firearm is a mechanical device that uses pressure from
______ to fore a projectile through and out of a metal tube
Ans: c) Burning powder
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Hunter Education is required _____ Ans: d) for those born
after june 30th, 1979 to obtain a South Carolina hunting
license
What are the basic components of rifle and shotgun
ammunition? Ans: b) Case,primer, powder, and projectile
Pulling the trigger causes the ____ to strike and explode the
primer in the base of cartridge or shotshell. Ans: b) Firing
pin
Before cleaning a firearm, you should first _____ Ans: c)
Make sure the firearm is unloaded
Which of the following is considered small game? Ans: d)
Squirrel
The choke is ____ Ans: a) Found on the Riffle
What type of choke as the tightest constriction? Ans: b) Full
Which is not one of the Ten Commandments of Firearm
Saftey? Ans: a) Use your scope to identify your game
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SC Hunters Ed Questions and Correct
Answers
the gauge or caliber of a firearm is stamped on? Ans: d)
Side of the barrel
One of the 10 commandments of firearm safety is to? Ans:
b) Treat every firearm with the respect de a loaded gun
The preferred arrowhead for big game hunting is Ans: a)
Broadhead
The three main parts of a modern firearm are Ans: b)
Action,stock, and barrel
The Purpose of the action of a firearm is to Ans: c)
load,fire,and eject ammunition
A firearm is a mechanical device that uses pressure from
______ to fore a projectile through and out of a metal tube
Ans: c) Burning powder
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Hunter Education is required _____ Ans: d) for those born
after june 30th, 1979 to obtain a South Carolina hunting
license
What are the basic components of rifle and shotgun
ammunition? Ans: b) Case,primer, powder, and projectile
Pulling the trigger causes the ____ to strike and explode the
primer in the base of cartridge or shotshell. Ans: b) Firing
pin
Before cleaning a firearm, you should first _____ Ans: c)
Make sure the firearm is unloaded
Which of the following is considered small game? Ans: d)
Squirrel
The choke is ____ Ans: a) Found on the Riffle
What type of choke as the tightest constriction? Ans: b) Full
Which is not one of the Ten Commandments of Firearm
Saftey? Ans: a) Use your scope to identify your game
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