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What is ACTS - -A - Assume every firearm is loaded
C - Control the muzzle direction at all times
T - Trigger finger must be off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
S - See that the firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe
-What are the remaining 8 commandements? - -1. Be sure of your target
and beyond
2. Never shoot a rifle at water or a hard, flat surface
3. Only point a firearm at things you want to shoot
4. Never climb a tree or cross a fence with a loaded firearm
5. Store firearms and ammunition separately
6. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of all obstructions
7. Unload firearms when not in use
8. Avoid drugs and alcoholic beverages
-What will a hunter always use to raise and lower equipment out of a
treestand? - -Haul line
-What is the first thing you do when you get in a treestand? - -Put on your
safety harness
-Before you shoot, what must you do? - -Be sure of your target and beyond
-List the three main parts of a firearm - -1. Stock
2. Barrel
3. Action or receiver
-Describe the stock - -Serves as the handle of the firearm
-Describe the barrel of a gun - -The metal tube though which the bullet,
shot or slug travels when the cartridge is fired
-Describe the action of a gun - -It is the heart of the firearm; contains the
moving parts which load, fire, and eject the empty cartridges or shells
-What is a rifle? - -Made to fire a single bullet with a great degree of
accuracy
-What is a shotgun? - -Designed to fire many pellets, called shot, which
forms a circular pattern
, -List three differences between a rifle and a shotgun - -1. Aim rifles and
point shotguns
2. Dangerous rifles for rifles are higher than shotguns
3. Rifles fire one bullet with accuracy and shotguns fire many pellets
-How are rifles measured? - -Calibre's measured in inches/mm
-How are shotguns measured? - -In gauges
-What is the choke of the shotgun? - -The narrowing at the muzzle of the
barrel
-What is rifling? - -A rifle barrel has spiral grooves cut or pressed into the
bore. The ridges of metal between the grooves are called "lands". Together
the grooves and lands make up the "rifling". The rifling makes a bullet spin
giving it accuracy and stability in flight.
-How long are shotgun barrels? - -Usually between 65 and 80 cm
-List four common types of sights - -1. Shotgun bead
2. Open sight
3. Peep or aperature sights
4. Telescopic sight.
-What is the magazine on a repeating firearm? - -Hold extra cartridges and
are designed with a spring and follower, which pushes against the cartridges
to move them into the action as required
-What are the shotgun gauges? - -10, 12, 16, 20, 28, .410 caliber (10 is the
largest)
-What are the four most common types of chokes? - -1. Full choke - creates
tightest pattern over longest range
2. Modified choke - shot pattern isn't as concentrated
3. Improved cylinder choke - shot spreads rapidly as it leaves the barrel
4. Cylinder bore - creates the widest pattern
-What are the types of firearm safeties? - -1. Wing safety - only on bolt-
action
2. Lever safety - prevents the firearm from being fired before the action is
completely closed and locked
3. Hammer at half cock - locks the trigger until the hammer is placed on full
cock
4. Cross-body safety - simple push button action blocks the trigger
mechanism
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