Shooting Skills 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. When shooting any firearm you must always
   • wear hunter orange
   • use a sling
   • wait one minute between shots
   • wear proper hearing and eye protection
2. When firing a rifle you should
   • use a full choke
   • pull the trigger quickly
   • gradually squeeze the trigger until the rifle fires
   • load the magazine until it is full
3. When sighting in a rifle you should
   • shoot first at 25 yards
   • shoot first at 100 yards
   • shoot first at 150 yards
   • shoot first at 200 yards
4. Good marksmanship is
   • being able to hit your target at least 50% of the time
   • correctly scoring your target
   • being a good sport if you miss your target
   • hitting your target accurately and consistently
5. When hunting, accuracy with your firearm is critical for:
   • a high score
   • a clean kill
   • bragging rights
   • large animals only
6. Assume every gun
   • is loaded until you check it yourself
   • needs to be sighted in
   • is unloaded and safe to handle
   • should be greased before firing
7. You should always
   • take your time when putting up targets during a cease fire
   • keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
   • assume a firearm is unloaded
   • wear a hat when shooting
8. When sighting in and practicing with your rifle or shotgun before hunting you should
   • use the lightest bullets you can purchase
   • use the heaviest bullets you can purchase
   • use the ammunition made by the same manufacturer of the rifle
   • use exactly the same ammunition you will use when hunting
9. In a "misfire" where the gun fails to shoot immediately after squeezing the trigger you should
   • keep the action closed
   • keep the gun pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds
   • carefully look for obvious problems
   • all of the above
10. When shooting a rifle without a rest, the most stable position is
    • standing
    • prone
    • kneeling
    • sitting