Boy Scout Gun Safety Jeopardy Template

The Basics	Equipment	Guidance	Oops!	Safety
100 What is our primary concern when handling firearms? Safety	100 What direction should the gun always be pointed? Safe direction is such as if it discharges, it will cause no harm or damage 1st OF THREE SAFETY RULES! In a safe direction	100 What is ALWAYS required at a Scout shooting event? Range safety officer	100 What should the shooter do if he has any problem? Take finger off trigger, keep pointing safe direction, then raise his hand for help from range personnel	100 What is lead? To prevent exposure: Do not eat at the range, keep hands away from mouth, eyes, skin, and wash hands with soap after being on range or storage area. It's toxic to humans and people are exposed when handling ammunition, shooting, and many other activities associated with shooting sports
200 What are the major causes of gun accidents? Ignorance: lack of knowledge of safety or operation Carelessness: failure to apply your knowledge around firearms Ignorance and Carelessness	200 What should you always keep off the trigger until ready to shoot? Finger should rest outside the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. 2nd OF THREE SAFETY RULES! Your finger	200 What is the " Load" command? The 1st of 3 basic range commands authorizing shooters to load their guns but nothing more - fingers must be away from trigger	200 What is a Misfire? You can't immediately distinguish between cartridge malfunctions until you wait 30 seconds A failure of the cartridge/round to fire	200 Why do we hold the butt of the stock firmly against our shoulder? To prevent bruising and injury to your shoulder
300 What should you always know before firing? Your target and what is beyond it	300 What condition should the gun ALWAYS be kept I until ready for use? Have another shooter or officer verify firearms are unloaded. 3rd OF THREE SAFETY RULES! Unloaded	300 What is the "Commence Firing" command? The 2nd of 3 basic range commands allowing shooter to fire when they are ready	300 What is a Hangfire? You can't immediately distinguish between cartridge malfunctions until you wait 30 seconds A perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge	300 What are safety glasses? Worn on the front of their faces by everyone on or near the firing line
400 Where can firearms never be left? Accessible to unauthorized persons	400 How do you verify a gun is unloaded? Removing the magazine, opening the action, and visually inspecting the chamber	400 What is the "Cease firing" command? The Range Safety Officer may issue orders such "Unload, magazines out, Actions open, Guns on bench" The 3rd of 3 basic range commands meaning shooters must stop shooting IMMEDIATELY, remove their fingers from triggers, keep guns pointed safely and await further instructions.	400 What is a Squib Load? If anything unusual like low recoil or strange noise is noticed after firing, stop firing immediately since firing another shot could cause serious injury Low pressure or low velocity after firing	400 What is hearing protection ? At least 20db reduction! Worn on the sides of their heads by everyone on or near the firing line
500 Where can you not take live rounds? If a live round falls on the ground, leave it on the ground until it can be safely picked up by a person NOT handling the firearm. They should never leave the range	500 What should you always know before handling a firearm? Including the correct type of ammunition. To verify the right ammunition, check the gun, ammo box, and cartridge. The safe operation of your firearm	500 What ammo do Boy Scouts use for Shotgun? 20 gauge not 12 gauge	500 What should the shooter do if the cartridge fails to fire immediately? Wait 30 seconds	500 What should the shooter do after every shooting session? Clean & inspect the firearm to ensure it remains safe to operate

Boy Scout Gun Safety

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