Firearms and Ammunition Quiz

Important: You must print and take results of each quiz with you on the test date as proof of completion of this online course.

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1. The first step to becoming a responsible hunter is_________?
   • knowing which clothes to wear
   • knowing your firearm and how to use it safely
   • knowing how to use a compass
   • knowing where to find a hunting lease
2. After the firing pin strikes the primer of the ammunition igniting the powder and causing it to burn, what pushes the projectile down the barrel?
   • springs
   • pressure from expanding gas
   • explosion
   • rifling in the barrel
3. The three basic parts of a modern firearm are_____?
   • cartridge, stock and barrel
   • stock, trigger and action
   • action, stock and barrel
   • barrel, chamber and muzzle
4. Firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly oiled in a locked location and separate from _____?
   • each other
   • bows
   • gun cleaning supplies
   • ammunition
5. The action of a firearm is made up of parts that____?
   • load, fire, eject and/or unload the cartridge or shotshell
   • block the trigger or hammer to prevent accidental firing
   • hold ammunition before it's loaded into the chamber
   • serve as the handle of the firearm
6. Use only ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge marked on the ____ of your firearm.
   • action
   • recoil pad
   • stock
   • barrel
7. A safety is located around the receiver of the firearm and ______.
   • is a device that blocks the action to prevent the firearm from shooting
   • ensures that the firearm can never be accidentally fired
   • is always located either inside or on the trigger guard
   • should be relied on always whether loaded or unloaded
8. Knowing your firearm's range is critical because it allows you to _____.
   • know which ammunition to buy
   • know when to use a telescopic sight
   • always make accurate shots without practicing
   • determine at what distances your firearm could cause injury
9. U.S. law requires non-toxic shot while hunting migratory waterfowl:
   • true
   • false
10. When cleaning a firearm, the first step is to _____.
    • take the firearm apart
    • rub the outside with oil
    • point the muzzle in a safe direction and then make sure it is unloaded
    • clean inside the barrel with a rod or cable