Question

1. when shooting any firearm you must always

• wear hunter orange
• use a sling
• wait one minute between shots
• wear proper hearing and eye protection

1. when firing a rifle you should

• use a full choke
• pull the trigger quickly
• gradually squeeze the trigger until the rifle fires
• load the magazine until it is full

1. when sighting in a rifle you should

• shoot first at 25 yards
• shoot first at 100 yards
• shoot first at 150 yards
• shoot first at 200 yards

1. good marksmanship is

• being able to hit your target at least 50% of the time
• correctly scoring your target
• being a good sport if you miss your target
• hitting your target accurately and consistently

Explanation:

1. Hearing/eye protection prevents injury from noise/recoil debris, a universal safety rule.
2. Squeezing the trigger avoids jerking, ensuring accuracy in rifle firing.
3. Starting at 25 yards simplifies initial sight adjustment for rifles.
4. Good marksmanship requires both accuracy (hitting the target) and consistency (repeating it).

Answer:

1. wear proper hearing and eye protection
2. gradually squeeze the trigger until the rifle fires
3. shoot first at 25 yards
4. hitting your target accurately and consistently