Firearms
What are the 3 main parts of a firearm
The stock, action, and barrel
What are the 3 big game animals in SC?
Deer, Bear, Turkey
Before cleaning a firearm you should first do what?
Make sure the firearm is unloaded.
Why do hunters need to know how to ID wildlife?
So that they do not accidentally harvest illegal game or non game animals
Taxes on what kinds of items fund the Wildlife Restoration Act?
firearms, ammunition and archery equipment
The purpose of the action of the firearm is to
load, fire and eject the ammunition
For a clean kill, the most effective shot is delivered where
vital organs (lung, brain, heart)
You should always keep a muzzle pointed where
In a safe direction (not facing anyone)
What are some ways to signal for help? Name at least 2
Use rule of 3: signal 3 times with gun, mirror or whistle.
What type of choke on a firearm has the tightest constriction? Modified, Full, Cylinder or Improved Cylinder
Full choke
A firearm is a mechanical devide that uses pressue from ___________ to force a projectile through and out of a metal tube.
Burning Powder
In SC, anterless deer must be tagged where
through the hamstring of the rear leg
When climbing into a tree stand how should you get your firearm up in the stand?
Use a rope or haul line to pull it up while is it unloaded with the muzzle pointing down
The safest color to wear while hunting is
Fluorescent orange
What is the number one factor in meat spoilage
Heat
The gauge or caliber of a firearm is stamped where
Wildlife habitat compoents are
food, water, cover, space and arrangement
The main difference between a rifle and a shotgun
The rifle has rifiling in the barrel (spinning)
How should firearms and ammunition be stored at home
They should be locked away separately.
What is the biggest threat to wildlife today?
loss of habitat
What are the components of rifle and shotgun ammunition?
case, primer, powder, projectile
Conservation is best defined as
using resources wisely.
Name two of the 10 commandments of firearm safety
Watch that muzzle, treat every firearm as if it is loaded, be sure of target and what is beyond it, keep finger off trigger, check barrell and ammunition, unload firearm when not using, point firearm in a safe direction, don't run, jump or climb with firearm, store firearm and ammunition separate, avoic alcohol before and during shooting
Before handing a firearm to someone you should
Open the action to show that it is unloaded
Name 2 of the four standard positions for rifle firing
Prone, sitting, kneeling, standing