TWRA Firearm Safety and Handling 2

Question 1

What does 'know your target and what is beyond it' require a hunter to do before firing?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the target, assess the background for people or property, and evaluate the bullet's potential path beyond the target

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Identify the animal species and confirm it is legal to harvest

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Make sure the target is within the firearm's effective range

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Verify the firearm is loaded with the correct caliber ammunition

Question 2

What is a hunter's 'safe zone of fire' and why is it important when hunting with companions?

Accepted Answer

The area within which it is safe to discharge a firearm without endangering other hunters in the group

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The maximum distance a bullet can travel safely in an open field

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The designated shooting lane directly in front of each hunter where they should aim

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The range at which a particular firearm is most accurate

Question 3

A student asks why you should never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot, even when unloaded. What is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

It develops unsafe habits that persist when the firearm is loaded

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It is disrespectful to other hunters in the field

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Unloaded firearms can still cause injury from the barrel

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It may cause the firearm's safety to disengage

Question 4

Which carrying position is most appropriate when hunting in a group where the muzzle must be controlled relative to other hunters?

Accepted Answer

Two-handed carry, with the barrel pointed at a safe zone away from other hunters

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Elbow carry, with the stock resting in the crook of the arm

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Trail carry, with the firearm held at the grip pointing downward

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Cradle carry, with the muzzle angled across the chest toward companions

Question 5

What should a hunter do immediately if their firearm fails to fire after pulling the trigger (a misfire)?

Accepted Answer

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action

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Immediately open the action to check the chamber

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Hand the firearm to a partner to examine

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Tap the stock hard to dislodge the cartridge and try again

Question 6

When transporting a firearm in a vehicle in Tennessee, what does hunter education recommend regarding loading status?

Accepted Answer

Firearms should be unloaded and cased or secured in a gun rack

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The firearm may remain loaded if the safety is engaged

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A loaded firearm is acceptable in the trunk of a vehicle

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Only handguns need to be unloaded during vehicle transport

Question 7

What is the danger of an obstructed barrel, and how should a hunter check for this condition?

Accepted Answer

An obstruction can cause the barrel to burst when fired; visually inspect the barrel to ensure it is clear before use

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An obstruction increases accuracy and is not a safety concern

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Obstructions only affect semi-automatic firearms

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A barrel obstruction will prevent the firearm from firing, making it safe to use