Across
- 4. A pin that strikes the primer of the cartridge, causing ignition
- 5. Be sure of the ___ and what is in front of it and beyond it.
- 6. Mechanical device that uses pressure from a burning powder to force projectile
- 11. Make sure the gun is a __ when cleaning
- 12. Treat every firearm with ____ due a loaded gun
- 13. The amount of gunpowder in the cartridge
- 15. The ____ of a firearm is made up of parts that load, unload, fire, and eject the shotshell or cartridge
- 18. ___generally cover behavior that has to do with issues of fairness, respect,and responsibility not covered by laws
- 19. goal is to ensure the wise use and management of renewable resources
- 20. The degree of narrowing at the muzzle end of the shotgun barrel
Down
- 1. Complete environmental requirements of an animal for survival: food, water, cover ,space, and arrangement
- 2. Area where hunters can shoot safely
- 3. The _______ is long and has thick walls with spiraling grooves cut into the bore.
- 7. The most effective shots are ___
- 8. Catch the animal's entire body
- 9. Critical for a clean kill.
- 10. 3 of any signal (3 shots,3 blasts on whistle,3 flashes with mirror, or 3 fires evenly spaced)
- 14. Pulling the trigger causes an
- 16. Ammunition used in modern rifles and handguns; a case containing primer, gunpowder, and a bullet
- 17. Firearms and ammunition must be stored ______ and in a locked location.
