Maryland Hunter Safety Questions and
Answers
Before loading a gun, what must you check with the ammunition? - ANSWER-Match the
information on the box to the ammunition and the ammunition to the gun.
Before you cross a fence with a firearm, what is the first thing you should do? -
ANSWER-Point the firearm in a safe direction
Every time you get in an elevated stand, you should... - ANSWER-wear a harness
Following game laws and regulations is a form o f what for the sport? - ANSWER-
respect
How can you show respect for other hunters? - ANSWER-By sharing your knowledge
and skills with others
How do we safely store a firearm - ANSWER-In a locked location away from
ammunition
How do you make sure a bold action rifle is unloaded? - ANSWER-Action should be
open and visually check the action
How do you take a gun outof a gun safe? - ANSWER-Pointed in a safe direction and
make sure it is unloaded
Hunting is an effective wildlife tool - ANSWER-True
If you are shooting a muzzle loader and a hang-fire occurs, what should you do? -
ANSWER-Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction for 30 seconds
Name the four basic pars of rifle ammunition - ANSWER-Case, Primer, Powder,
Projectile
the action of a firearm does what? - ANSWER-Loads, Fires and Ejects Cartridges
The Federal Aid and Restoration Act (Pitt-Robertson Act) pays for what? - ANSWER-
Restoring and improving wildlife habitat and hunter education
The safety on a firearm is... - ANSWER-a mechanical device that can fail
Three hunters are walking together. What is the safest carry? - ANSWER-The middle
hunter should us Trail Carry
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