BC CORE: Firearm safety in the field

All 13 questions in this test

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1. You need to cross a fence while hunting. What should you do with your firearm?

   1. Toss it over first, then climb
   2. Unload it before crossing
   3. Keep it loaded with the safety on
   4. Climb over holding it by the barrel

2. What is the rule for crossbows and vehicles?

   1. Crossbows follow no rules since they are not firearms
   2. A cocked crossbow is fine if the bolt is removed
   3. No cocked crossbow in a vehicle; never shoot from one
   4. Crossbows may be shot from a parked truck

3. When is it ethical to take a shot at a big game animal?

   1. When it is partly hidden in brush
   2. Whenever the animal is within any range
   3. Only with a clear shot at a vital area
   4. Whenever it is running, to save time

4. A muzzleloader has powder and ball in the barrel but no cap on the nipple. How is it treated?

   1. Loaded until the barrel is cleaned
   2. Unloaded only if the ball is removed
   3. Not loaded under the Criminal Code
   4. Loaded and illegal in a vehicle

5. What does the synopsis say about alcohol and drugs while hunting?

   1. Only beer is allowed
   2. One drink at lunch is fine
   3. Only after the first kill
   4. Do not use them while hunting

6. What is the first rule of safe firearm handling?

   1. Keep the safety on and you need not check it
   2. Only check a firearm when you plan to shoot it
   3. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
   4. Trust a friend who says the firearm is empty

7. You see a deer on a ridge with a farm road behind it. What rule applies?

   1. Shoot quickly before it moves away
   2. Be sure of your target and beyond
   3. Shoot only if the road is paved
   4. Fire a warning shot to stop the deer

8. May you carry a rifle with a cartridge in an attached magazine in your truck?

   1. Yes, as long as the chamber is empty
   2. Yes, while driving on a logging road
   3. Yes, if the engine is turned off
   4. No, not loaded in a vehicle

9. Why should you never shoot at a flat, hard surface or water?

   1. It scares away the game
   2. It damages the barrel
   3. The bullet can ricochet
   4. It is too hard to see

10. Before loading, what should you check about the barrel?

    1. That it is clear of obstructions
    2. That it shows no scratches
    3. That it is warm to the touch
    4. That it is freshly oiled inside

11. A small moose stands beside a larger one. Why must you look carefully before shooting?

    1. Not every moose with a larger moose is a calf
    2. Calves are always protected in every region
    3. Moose cannot be hunted in pairs in B.C.
    4. Larger moose are always bulls with antlers

12. Where should you point a firearm?

    1. Wherever is comfortable to carry it
    2. At the sky when other hunters pass
    3. At the ground near your feet
    4. Only at something you intend to shoot

13. Under B.C. hunting rules, when is a rifle with a detachable magazine considered loaded?

    1. Only when the safety catch is switched off
    2. When a loaded magazine is attached to it
    3. Only when the rifle is cocked and aimed
    4. Only when a cartridge is in the chamber