Hunters Safety Quiz #3

What is good marksmanship?

hitting the target accurately and consistently

Which statement is true?

When hunting, limit your shots to your most accurate range.

What's the sight picture?

what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target

In hunting, it is important to know which eye is dominant. Your dominant eye:

The eye you should use to aim a firearm.

Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:

determine problems with shooting technique

You're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:

exhale half-way

You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?

apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires

Which of the following is one of the four standard rifle firing positions?

prone

There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?

prone

Which shotgun choke is the most open?

cylinder (unchoked)

When patterning a shotgun, what is a sufficient percentage of pellets within a 30-inch circle?

at least 55% of the load, with even distribution

When you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock?

cheek

You are shooting at a moving target. You raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives. This method of shooting is called:

snap shooting

When firing a handgun, hold it _______ from the body.

at arm's length

How should you hold a handgun for maximum accuracy?

high on the grip with 2 hands