Unit 6/7 review Flashcards
What are the four primary rules of firearm safety?
Point muzzle in a safe direction.
Treat any firearm as if it is loaded.
Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
Know what is in front of and beyond your target.
What percentage of firearm incidents occur at home?
Over 50%
80% of firearm incident occur within what distance of the muzzle?
10 yards.
Four causes of hunting incidents?
Hunter judgement mistakes.
Safety rule violations.
Lack of control and practice.
Mechanical Failure.
What are the six ways to carry a gun?
Trail carry.
Sling carry.
Elbow/side carry.
Two handed/ready carry.
Cradle carry.
Shoulder carry.
What are the procedures you must follow to cross a fence?
Unload the firearm.
Cover the muzzle.
Place the firearm.
Cross the obstacle.
Retrieve the firearm.
Check the barrel for obstructions.
Reload and continue the hunt.
What procedures must you follow to cross a fence with others?
Stand back-to-back and unload both firearms.
Have one person hold both firearms.
Let the person without the firearms cross the obstacle.
Hand both firearms to the hunter who has crossed.
Let the second person cross the obstacle.
Return the firearm to the second person.
Reload and continue the hunt.
What are the three types of firearm cases?
Padded, Soft-Sided Case.
Lockable, Hard-Sided Case.
Gun Sock.
What is the zone of fire?
The area in which a hunter can shoot safely.
How many hunters should aim at a target when in a group?
One.
Should elevated stands be homemade?
No
How far apart should hunters be when in a group?
25-40 yards apart.
What is an FAS?
An FAS (Fall Arrest System) is used to save yourself from falling when trying to set up and elevated stand or while in one.
What is a haul line?
A material used for bringing an item up to you while in an elevated stand.
