Hunting Safety

1. Always point the ________ in a safe direction.
3. Don’t be shy to ask others about the ______ status of their firearm.
4. Treat every _________ as if it was loaded.
7. The _______ carry balances the rifle on your shoulder, controlling the firearm by a hand on the grip.
10. The ______ carry rests the gun across your forearm and elbow.
11. The _______ carry uses one arm to carry the firearm, leaving the other free for balance.
13. Whenever you transport a firearm, it should always be _______ and secured in a case.
14. Never shoot at a sound or _______.
15. Be sure what is in front and behind your ______.

2. area or direction in which you can safely fire a shot.
5. Don't drink ________ or take drugs before or while handling firearms
6. common causes of hunting accidents.
8. In the two-handed or “______” carry, the gun is held by both hands in front of the body with the barrel up.
9. A _______ carry uses a rifle sling placed over your shoulder to support the rifle.
12. If you lose control of your emotions you may do something carelessly.