Bow: This angle offers a poor shot opportunity and should not be taken. Heavy shoulder bones shield the majority of vital organs from broadhead-tipped arrow penetration. Also, bowhunters should never fire an arrow at an animal that is looking at them.

broadside shot angle

When approaching a downed deer or other large animal, you should… pause above and behind the animal’s head and watch the chest cavity for any movement. Once you are sure your big game animal is dead and you have unloaded your firearm you should…

What is the FINAL step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm? Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell. Which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship? You are shooting a rifle or handgun.

When a revolver is fired, powder flashing at the front of the cylinder can cause burns. Be sure to keep your fingers away from the front of the trigger area. The slide and hammer of a semi-automatic gun can deliver a bruising blow when held too close to the body. All handguns should be fired at arm’s length.

What should you do as soon as possible after tagging game? Take it back to camp. Hang it up. Allow it to cool.

Aside from being a good marksman, the key to a clean kill is patience. Hunters should limit shots to the vital organs only. If you do not have a clear shot to the vital organs, wait until you do.

The animal will detect your movements with this shot angle. A head-on shot can be effective if you have an adequate firearm that is already positioned for the shot. However, head-on shots rarely result in a clean kill and ruin a lot of meat.

Bow: The quartering-away shot angle offers a good opportunity for a clean kill on antelope, white-tailed deer, mule deer, black bear, and other big game of similar size or smaller.

Muzzle control and terrain are the most important factors in choosing how to carry your firearm.

Safely Carrying Firearms

• Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction and the barrel under control.
• Keep the safety in the “on” position while carrying a firearm. Only change the position of the safety to fire when you are ready to shoot.
• Always keep your finger outside the trigger guard.

There are several ways to carry a gun safely and still have it ready for quick action. Three rules apply to all carrying methods. Six proper field carries hunters can use are trail carry, sling carry, elbow or side carry, two-handed or “ready” carry, cradle carry, and shoulder carry.

Concealed Carrying Methods

• Inside Waistband Holster. Also known as the IWB, the inside waistband holster keeps the firearm safely secured at your waistband, usually with a clip that clasps over your belt.
• Outside Waistband Holster.
• Belly Band Holster.
• Shoulder Harness.
• Pouch Carry.
• Ankle Carry.
• Pocket Carry.

In California, concealed simply means that it’s not being carried COMPLETELY out in the open. If your shirt, or anything else is even partially covering it, it can be construed as concealed. If the outline of the gun is visible in your pocket it isn’t concealed.

The Best 5 Pocket-Carry Handguns on the Market Today

1. Smith and Wesson . 380 Bodyguard. Lindi Smith.
2. Glock 42. YouTube: Iraqveteran8888. Glock is synonymous with quality, reliability, and great shooting handguns.
3. Smith and Wesson BodyGuard 38 Revolver. Sportsman’s Warehouse.
4. Sig Sauer P238. Wikimedia Commons: DGAW.
5. SCCY CPX. SCCY.

While states like Idaho and Montana have some of the loosest gun control laws, these states have the most restrictive in America.

1. 1. California. A gun shop in San Gabriel, California.
2. Connecticut.
3. Colorado.
4. District of Columbia.
5. Maryland.
6. Massachusetts.
7. New Jersey.
8. New York.

A Glock can only be fired if the trigger is depressed, meaning accidental falls from holsters and other objects to the ground cannot, for example, cause a hammer to fly forward and impact the primer. Without human interaction, the three safeties, including the trigger safety, will prevent the handgun from firing.

Idaho

The states that do not honor any other state’s concealed carry permits are:

• California.
• Connecticut.
• Hawaii.
• Illinois.
• Maryland.
• Massachusetts.
• Montana (does not honor from Delaware, D.C., Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island)
• New Jersey.