Basic safety skills

Question 1

What should I do if I trip or fall when carrying a firearm?

Answer 1

Control the safe direction of your firearm at all times, stopping it from pointing at yourself or others or from striking the ground

Keep your fingers away from the trigger and trigger guard

Question 2

If I have fallen while carrying a firearm, what should I do?

Answer 2

First unload and check that the barrel is not obstructed.

Check the condition of the barrel and muzzle for damage.

Do not use the firearm unless you are sure that it is undamaged and free from obstructions.

Question 3

What should you be aware of when moving through thick vegetation with a firearm?

Answer 3

As you move through thick bush, be aware of twigs or branches that could jam inside the barrel, trigger or disengage the safety.

Question 4

What are the ways to carry a firearm when hunting?

Answer 4

1. Slung; this method is used when you have little or no expectation of seeing animals.
2. Two handed across the body: provides good control of the firearm, or, Two handed across the body, with the muzzle pointing up
3. When in a group, only the shooter in front should be in a position to fire a shot. Any hunter behind the lead will be in the slung position

Question 5

Ways you can shoot in low light and things to know about them.

Answer 5

1. Night Vision Devices (NVD) - limited on range making it harder to check firing zone and risk of having an issue making a positive target identifcation.
2. Spotlights - the illuminate the target but not much of the area behind it to check the firing zone. You may also only see the eyes, you still must positively identify your target beyond all doubt

Question 6

Dangers of shooting from a Maimai

Answer 6

1. close proximity to other hunters
2. poor muzzle control when game birds can appear from any direction.
3. variable light conditions
4. not following safe firearms handling skills/using incorrect states of readiness

Question 7

Think of three good practices when transporting firearm

Answer 7

1. Bolt is removed
2. Chamber flag is inserted
3. Lockable case is used to transport the firearm

Question 8

What state should your firearm be when you are going out hunting and you have to cross a fence?

Answer 8

Unloaded

Question 9

What state should your firearm be when you are going out hunting and you reach your hunting area

Answer 9

Load state; load the magazine only

Question 10

What state should your firearm be when you are going out hunting and you see or likely to encounter game?

Answer 10

Action state, chamber a round

(this was from the police website, but I disagree with loading the rifle when you “think you might encounter game”, I’d rather see it and ID it, THEN load ready to shoot)

Question 11

If you fall or trip while carrying a firearm in the field, what is your first responsibility?

Answer 11

Control the safe direction of your firearm and stop it striking the ground

Question 12

What are the main limitations when using night vision/spotlight tools?

Answer 12

Being able to positively identify your target

Being able to check your firing zone