Question

1. an unsafe hunting practice when using a muzzleloader is _____.

• wearing shooting glasses and ear protection
• waiting until you are ready to fire before you prime or cap a muzzleloader
• loading directly from a powder horn, flask or other container
• not smoking while loading or shooting

1. the proper powder to use in a muzzleloader is _____.

• modern smokeless powder
• talcum powder
• baking powder
• black powder or synthetic substitute

1. a good safety rule to follow when shooting a bow is _____.

• always carry arrows in the nocked position when hunting
• use cracked arrows only for target practice
• release an arrow only when the path to the target and beyond is clear
• dry fire a bow as a strengthening exercise

Explanation:

Question 1

• Wearing shooting glasses and ear protection is a safe practice.
• Waiting to prime/cap until ready to fire is safe.
• Loading directly from a powder horn/flask is unsafe as it can lead to accidental spills or improper measurement, increasing fire risk.
• Not smoking while loading/shooting is a safe practice.

• Modern smokeless powder is not suitable for muzzleloaders (can cause excessive pressure).
• Talcum and baking powder are not gun powders.
• Black powder or synthetic substitutes are designed for muzzleloaders.

• Carrying arrows nocked while hunting is unsafe (accidental discharge risk).
• Using cracked arrows is unsafe (they can break during use).
• Releasing an arrow only when the path is clear is a key safety rule to avoid harming others/objects.
• Dry firing a bow is harmful to the bow and unsafe.

Answer:

loading directly from a powder horn, flask or other container

Question 2