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Shotgun safety quiz

Published by BASC Press Team on 12th May 202012th May 2020

On a formal driven shoot, when should the safety catch of a shotgun be taken off?

a) As the signal goes for the start of the drive.

b) As the gun is raised into the firing position.

c) As the gun is removed from the slip.

d) When walking towards the peg.

Which of the following is the correct way to transport a shotgun in a vehicle?

a) Hung on a rack behind the driver.

b) On the seat in readiness to take a shot next to the ammunition.

c) In a gun slip or case, out of sight and separate from the ammunition.

d) In the same place as the ammunition.

When picking up a shotgun you have not used before, your first action should be to...

a) Check that it fits you.

b) Open the gun and check that it is empty.

c) Read the information on the flats of the barrels.

d) Mount it and have a few practice swings.

What is the best way to remove a shotgun from its slip?

a) With the breech open

b) With the breech closed

c) Vertically to prevent rain getting into the barrels

d) By sliding it all the way out then checking it is unloaded

A semi automatic shotgun is best carried in a slip when not in use. How would it be best carried out of a slip?

a) Over the shoulder with the breech closed.

b) Muzzle up, breech flag inserted and obvious.

c) Horizontally with the open breech visible.

d) Muzzle down with the breech closed.

How should you pass a shotgun to somebody out of the slip?

a) It should be closed, empty and pointing upwards.

b) The muzzles must be pointing at the ground.

c) It should be open, empty and passed stock first.

d) They must be told that it is unloaded.

The function of the safety catch on a shotgun is to...

a) stop the trigger being pulled.

b) stop the gun from discharging.

c) enable safe cartridge loading.

d) make the gun completely safe.

The term "misfire" describes a cartridge which

a) goes off within 30 seconds of the trigger being pulled.

b) fails to discharge when the trigger is pulled.

c) causes deposits to be left in the barrels.

d) is too small for the type of gun being used.

How can shooting affect your hearing?

a) Damage only occurs after prolonged exposure.

b) Irreparable damage can happen after just one shot.

c) Any damaged caused will only be temporary.

d) The noise only effect close bystanders, not the shooter.

Following best practice when out clay shooting you should wear:

a) Eye, head and ear protection.

b) A shooting vest and thick socks.

c) Wellington boots and a warm scarf.

d) A warm hat and protective gloves.

Where might you find the serial number on a shotgun?

a) Barrel and chokes.

b) Barrel and action.

c) On any part of wood on the gun.

d) None of the above.

If you are out shooting and you get approached by saboteurs what should you do?

a) Carry on shooting and do not engage with them.

b) Stop shooting, put your unloaded gun in a slip and go to a place of safety.

c) Stop the shooting and remain in your position until they move off.

d) Carry on shooting but get a member of the shoot to record them.

How long can a certificate holder lend a shotgun to another certificate holder without informing the police?

a) 24 hours

b) 32 hours

c) 48 hours

d) 72 hours

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